ERC implements rules for the setting of transmission wheeling rates
October 2, 2022
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has promulgated the Amended Rules for the Setting Transmission Wheeling Rates (RTWR).
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Lotilla backs 100% foreign ownership in renewable energy projects
October 2, 2022
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla welcomed the Department of Justice (DOJ) opinion that relaxes foreign ownership restrictions in renewable energy sector.
Putin accuses West of ‘explosions’ that caused Nord Stream leaks
September 30, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of organising blasts that resulted in multiple gas leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Europe.
Iloilo goes green
September 30, 2022
Realizing the multiple benefits it could reap from renewable energy (RE), the provincial government of Iloilo issued an ordinance that will help it achieve energy self-reliance.
Big firms SM Group, Ayala save grid from red alerts
September 30, 2022
Manila Electric Co. said 72 business establishments enrolled under the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) enabled the continuous supply of electricity in its franchise area when the Luzon grid was placed on red alert recently.
Villavicencio’s Basic Energy allocates P6.35M for wind prospecting
September 30, 2022
Basic Energy of the Villavicencio-led Filoil Group has earmarked P6.35 million to assess the viability of wind power projects in various areas in the country.
Only 2 to go: NGCP seeks gov’t help in restoring power lines hit by Karding
September 30, 2022
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has sought the government’s help in restoring two transmission lines damaged by Super Typhoon Karding in Nueva Ecija.
Ayalas funnel AUD800M into solar plant in Australia
September 29, 2022
ACEN Australia and its relevant subsidiaries have been authorized to enter into photovoltaic (PV) module supply agreement for the project.
Solar energy projects account for bulk of 998 RE contracts awarded by DOE
September 28, 2022
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a total of 998 renewable energy (RE) contracts as of June this year, with investments amounting to P270.8 billion.
DOE raises RE utilization percentage for on-grid areas
September 28, 2022
The Department of Energy (DOE) has increased the percentage of the utilization of renewable energy for on-grid areas from one percent to 2.52 percent in line with the administration’s goal of transitioning towards a sustainable and clean energy future.
Bongbong appoints former DOST undersecretary Rowena Guevara as Transco chief
September 28, 2022
The Department of Energy announced the appointment of Rowena Cristina L. Guevara as president of the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo).
Pilipinas Shell drops ‘Petroleum’ from its name
September 27, 2022
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. is rebranding to reflect its transition towards sustainable and clean energy systems.
Cesar Romero gest snags third board seat 10 months after leaving Shell
September 27, 2022
The Aboitizes have appointed former Pilipinas Shell Petroleum president and CEO Cesar Romero as a new director of the family’s power unit.
Yuchengcos build new solar power plant in Bohol
September 27, 2022
PetroGreen Energy Corp., the renewable energy arm of Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC), launched its planned 27 megawatts of direct current (MWDC) Dagohoy solar power project (DSPP) in a 22-hectare site in Bohol.
NGCP power update: 4 transmission lines in north Luzon still down after Karding onslaught
September 26, 2022
Transmission operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said four 69 kilovolt transmission lines in north Luzon remain unavailable due to typhoon Karding.
Napocor can now borrow from local banks to fund electrification program in off-grid areas
September 26, 2022
State-owned National Power Corp. (Napocor) can now draw on funding sources other than the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UCME) to energize the areas in the country which are not connected to the main grid.
Big Boy Sy-Coyiuto’s NGCP: Power out in parts of Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan after Karding
September 26, 2022
Super Typhoon Karding has knocked out at least six transmission lines in Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Bulacan, causing power outages in these areas, the power firm owned Henry “Big Boy” Sy Jr. and Robert Coyiuto Jr. said.
MVP-led Meralco assures 24/7 customer response as it prepares for typhoon Karding
September 25, 2022
Utility giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said its systems and personnel are ready to immediately respond to power outages that may result from Typhoon Karding.
ERC implements rules for the setting of transmission wheeling rates
October 2, 2022
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has promulgated the Amended Rules for the Setting Transmission Wheeling Rates (RTWR).
Lotilla backs 100% foreign ownership in renewable energy projects
October 2, 2022
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla welcomed the Department of Justice (DOJ) opinion that relaxes foreign ownership restrictions in renewable energy sector.
Putin accuses West of ‘explosions’ that caused Nord Stream leaks
September 30, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of organising blasts that resulted in multiple gas leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Europe.
Iloilo goes green
September 30, 2022
Realizing the multiple benefits it could reap from renewable energy (RE), the provincial government of Iloilo issued an ordinance that will help it achieve energy self-reliance.
Big firms SM Group, Ayala save grid from red alerts
September 30, 2022
Manila Electric Co. said 72 business establishments enrolled under the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) enabled the continuous supply of electricity in its franchise area when the Luzon grid was placed on red alert recently.
Villavicencio’s Basic Energy allocates P6.35M for wind prospecting
September 30, 2022
Basic Energy of the Villavicencio-led Filoil Group has earmarked P6.35 million to assess the viability of wind power projects in various areas in the country.
Only 2 to go: NGCP seeks gov’t help in restoring power lines hit by Karding
September 30, 2022
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has sought the government’s help in restoring two transmission lines damaged by Super Typhoon Karding in Nueva Ecija.
Ayalas funnel AUD800M into solar plant in Australia
September 29, 2022
ACEN Australia and its relevant subsidiaries have been authorized to enter into photovoltaic (PV) module supply agreement for the project.
Solar energy projects account for bulk of 998 RE contracts awarded by DOE
September 28, 2022
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a total of 998 renewable energy (RE) contracts as of June this year, with investments amounting to P270.8 billion.
DOE raises RE utilization percentage for on-grid areas
September 28, 2022
The Department of Energy (DOE) has increased the percentage of the utilization of renewable energy for on-grid areas from one percent to 2.52 percent in line with the administration’s goal of transitioning towards a sustainable and clean energy future.
Bongbong appoints former DOST undersecretary Rowena Guevara as Transco chief
September 28, 2022
The Department of Energy announced the appointment of Rowena Cristina L. Guevara as president of the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo).
Pilipinas Shell drops ‘Petroleum’ from its name
September 27, 2022
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. is rebranding to reflect its transition towards sustainable and clean energy systems.
Cesar Romero gest snags third board seat 10 months after leaving Shell
September 27, 2022
The Aboitizes have appointed former Pilipinas Shell Petroleum president and CEO Cesar Romero as a new director of the family’s power unit.
Yuchengcos build new solar power plant in Bohol
September 27, 2022
PetroGreen Energy Corp., the renewable energy arm of Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC), launched its planned 27 megawatts of direct current (MWDC) Dagohoy solar power project (DSPP) in a 22-hectare site in Bohol.
NGCP power update: 4 transmission lines in north Luzon still down after Karding onslaught
September 26, 2022
Transmission operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said four 69 kilovolt transmission lines in north Luzon remain unavailable due to typhoon Karding.
Napocor can now borrow from local banks to fund electrification program in off-grid areas
September 26, 2022
State-owned National Power Corp. (Napocor) can now draw on funding sources other than the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UCME) to energize the areas in the country which are not connected to the main grid.
Big Boy Sy-Coyiuto’s NGCP: Power out in parts of Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan after Karding
September 26, 2022
Super Typhoon Karding has knocked out at least six transmission lines in Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Bulacan, causing power outages in these areas, the power firm owned Henry “Big Boy” Sy Jr. and Robert Coyiuto Jr. said.
MVP-led Meralco assures 24/7 customer response as it prepares for typhoon Karding
September 25, 2022
Utility giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said its systems and personnel are ready to immediately respond to power outages that may result from Typhoon Karding.
