Chamber Mines of the Philippines spokesman Ronaldo Recidoro on Monday said there is no need for a legislative license for mining operations because the existing one is already adequate. This follows newly-elected...
Following the launch of a biomass power plant in Buluan, officials of the first district of Maguindano are looking into harnessing renewable energy sources in their town through hydroelectric plants. Representative Sandra...
Eight mining firms are under hot water as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are investigating alleged violations they committed, secretary Gina Lopez said on Monday. Lopez named the firms...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has allowed the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corp. to set its monthly fuel, purchased power and foreign exchange-related charges collectively known as Automatic Cost...
Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Monday said its income fell during the first half of 2016 due to a one-off cost recovery last year and lower distribution rates this year....
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said the arbitration case filed by Shell Philippines Exploration B.V (SPEx) is an opportunity for the national government to “come up with definitive and clear-cut...
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) could become the country’s major energy source in the country especially for ‘stranded’ markets that are inaccessible or too small to be served by the current power supply,...
A new memorandum now requires coal-fired powered power plant developers to secure clearances from the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda. Previous heads at the Department of...
The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) and First Gen Energy Solutions Inc. (FGES) signed an agreement to provide Gaisano Capital with low carbon and environment-friendly energy projects. The firms signed a Power Purchase...
International climate experts have expressed concern on the President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that he will not honor the United Nations (UN) Paris Agreement on climate change. Rosa Perez of the Intergovernmental Panel...
