As the Philippines faces a United Nations rights review, environmental advocates argue that the government’s fossil fuel expansion contradicts its climate goals and human rights..
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The Philippines’ energy sector remains coal-reliant, with coal plants supplying 62% of power generation in 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest..
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has announced a Php 6.9 billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) for 2025 to enhance its coal fleet and power generation..
The Philippines’ coal consumption continues to rise, driven by growing power demand despite the government’s push for renewable energy. In a report by the Philippine..
Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) is shelving plans to build two coal-fired power plants in Luzon, and instead converting them into gas-powered facilities in response to..
First Gen Corporation stressed the need to rethink the country’s reliance on coal, noting that it is not as cheap or reliable as some may..
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is aiming to re-energize its 700-megawatt (MW) Saint Raphael power project in Batangas, with an estimated investment of USD..
DMCI Power Corporation is advocating for the small power utilities group (SPUG) to be excluded from the coal moratorium as a means to reduce high..
ACEN, along with GenZero and Keppel Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore innovative financial mechanisms, such as Transition Credits (TCs), to..
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 41% decline its second quarter earnings, from Php 10.2 billion to Php 6 billion, as coal and..
