The National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) is planning to build six renewable energy (RE)-diesel hybrid power plants under its RE program in off-grid areas. Based on a report from The Philippine Star, NAPOCOR’s...
The recurring production restriction from the Malampaya gas field will reduce again the power generation of the 1,200-megawatt (MW) Ilijan gas-fired power plant in Batangas City. Based on a Manila Bulletin report,...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) rejected the motion for reconsideration sought by state-owned Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) to recover a total of Php10.843 billion from consumers to pay...
The National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) and the National Transmission Corporation (Transco) are targeting to add 45.31 megawatts of power capacity, 71.3 circuit kilometers (km) of transmission lines and build 45-megavolt ampere substation...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has revised the minimum financial capability standards for generation companies (gencos) after over a decade to ensure efficiency and financial performance in the country’s power sector. Based...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has directed the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) to take on off-grid power systems that have two or more suppliers, based on a memorandum it issued earlier this...
After nearly two decades, the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) has begun paying the back wages of former employees laid off in 2003 due to the implementation of Republic Act 9136 or the Electric...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has orginaized a team to recommend policies regarding the privatization of the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex (APHC), as well as other energy issues in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region...
A shift by state-run National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) to renewable energy (RE) technologies in energizing off-grid areas could yield annual savings of up to Php13.5 billion with consumers enjoying cheaper electricity costs....
The Department of Energy (DOE) has concluded assessing the damages caused by recent typhoons to power facilities in Bicol, particularly in Catanduanes, Albay, and Camarines Sur. In its meeting with Energy Usec....
