Copenhagen Energy to Fast-Track 4 GW Offshore Wind Projects in Philippines
PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC) and Copenhagen Energy (CE)’s floating offshore wind projects in the Philippines have been awarded the Green Lane Certificate by the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI). According to CE, the certification is designed to streamline the process of securing future permits and licenses, allowing the company to fast-track the development of offshore […]
PHL-BOI, New Zealand Explore Geothermal Energy Collaboration
The Board of Investments (BOI) is strengthening its push for renewable energy investments in the Philippines, particularly in geothermal energy, through discussions with a high-level delegation from New Zealand.
Philippines confirm commerciality for three offshore wind projects
The Department of Energy of the Philippines has awarded certificates of confirmation of commerciality to three offshore wind projects with a combined target capacity of 1.65GW.
Meralco and Samsung to develop nuclear energy in the Philippines
The Manila Electric Co (Meralco) and South Korea’s Samsung Corporation Engineering & Construction (Samsung C&T) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the Philippines-Korea Business Forum in Manila. The forum took place during South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to the Philippines earlier in October.
URC, Holcim partner with Obando gov’t for waste management
UNIVERSAL ROBINA Corp. (URC) and cement producer Holcim Philippines, Inc. have partnered with the local government of Obando town in Bulacan for a waste management initiative.
Nexif Ratch Energy begins building 145 MWp of solar in Philippines
Nexif Ratch Energy (NRE), a Singapore-based developer, has announced the successful financial close and start of construction for a 145 MWp solar project near Bacolod, the capital city of Negros Island in the Philippines.
PH’s energy, environment officials to accelerate offshore wind development
The Philippines’ energy and environment departments have agreed to expedite the exploration, utilisation, and development of offshore wind projects by granting rights to use offshore and auxiliary areas covered by offshore wind energy service contracts.
Gas deposits, LNG exploration pushed
THE PHILIPPINE government should boost its efforts to explore gas deposits and develop the importation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to compensate for the Malampaya gas field’s depleting reserves, according to a Philippine senator.
