Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is projecting a rise in electricity demand this year, which will be by 4.5 to 5 percent from 2017. “We’ll probably end this year at about 4.5 percent...
Around 65 foreign investors and over 200 local companies are eyeing to bid in the petroleum blocks being offered by the Philippine government. The roll of interested foreign and local companies include:...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian pushed for the early implementation of a law that will allow the usage of the P 207 billion Malampaya fund to pay for the stranded contract cost and debt...
The Philippines and China entered a partnership in developing the energy sources in South China Sea during Chinese President Xi Jingping’s visit on November 20. Xi vowed to work with Manila to...
AC Energy is eyeing the early sale of its 4 x 135 MW coal-fired power plant in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte in Mindanao, citing “active discussions” with interested parties. “I can’t comment...
The passage of Senate Bill 1719 stipulating the removal of the 100 kW cap for solar rooftop energy generators might strain transmission lines and negatively affect the grid. This was the sentiment...
The National Power Corporation (NPC) opened the Pandami Diesel Power Plant in Sulu in pursuit of its goal to achieving electrification in off-grid islands. Pandami Mayor Intan S. Berto and NPC SPUG’s...
Over 96,000 prepaid electricity service (PRES) customers were logged at the end of September. More Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers have chosen PRES or Kuryente Load as it allows consumers to to...
In an effort to push the development of the local petroleum industry for global competitiveness, the Department of Energy (DOE) will launch the Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program (PCECP) on November 22,...
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo announced plans to tap more competent entities if Palawan’s energy cooperative could not provide solutions to the frequent power disruptions within the year. “On the possibility of Chinese...
