Two Philippine geothermal exploration licenses awarded to EDC
DOE seeks power connectivity linking Palawan to Borneo
The Department of Energy (DOE) is studying to connect Palawan to northern Borneo through a power transmission project, as a way to solve the province’s power woes and to enhance regional energy connectivity.
The future of energy in the Philippines?
IN October 2022, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, speaking with the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines, admitted that the country’s power supply situation in 2023 is likely to be difficult. He said, “In 2023, the situation is a bit difficult, especially in the summer months. The scenario… shows several yellow alerts and possible red alerts […]
US-PH negotiation on nuclear deal 90% done; signing seen by year-end
MANILA – The United States and Philippine governments are expected to sign by year-end an agreement that would facilitate the entry of US nuclear technology into the country.
Norway eyes training Filipinos to build up offshore wind workforce
MANILA – The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila is in discussion with stakeholders in Norway and the Philippines to help the latter prepare its workforce for offshore wind energy developments.
Plans set for 206MW onshore wind project in the Philippines
Renewables energy developer Vena Energy, Vivant Energy Corporation and Aboitiz Renewables Inc. have signed an agreement to develop the 206MW San Isidro Wind project, in the Philippines.
Cemex Philippines with Net Zero Carbon Alliance steer the industry to net zero carbon
CEMEX Holdings Philippines addresses the pressing challenges of hard-to-abate sectors while offering innovative and actionable insights as it takes the lead as the cement industry’s panel representative at the 2nd anniversary of the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) of the Philippines.
Meralco rates up this month
MANILA, Philippines — Rates of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) are up for the second straight month this month as a result of higher generation and transmission charges. Meralco said overall electricity rate for a typical household went up by P0.4201 per kilowatt-hour to P11.8198 this month from P11.3997 per kWh in September.
