Gas expansion a detour in Philippine transition to cleaner, cheaper energy
In 2019, the provincial government of Negros Occidental took a crucial first step on the path to sustainable energy when it heeded the call of young advocates to keep coal out of the Western Visayas province. Alfredo Marañon Jr.—governor at the time—issued the executive order opposing the establishment of any coal-fired plants in the face […]
Second straight week of major fuel price hikes set Tuesday
Oil firms are set to implement a major hike in pump prices of petroleum products this week, marking the second straight week of increases. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Flying V, Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., and Seaoil Philippines Inc. said they will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P2.15, diesel […]
Russia willing to ‘extend help’ to Philippines with energy sources, says envoy
Russian Ambassador Marat Pavlov on Monday said Russia is willing to cooperate with the Philippines amid the spike of oil prices due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to reporters after his courtesy visit on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Pavlov mentioned that oil and gas were among the topics discussed during their […]
Meralco power rates up in June
Households and businesses in areas served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) can expect to see higher power bills in June after the power distributor paid more for electricity it sold to consumers. In a statement on Friday, Meralco said that its overall rate for a typical household rose by P0.3982 per kWh to P10.4612 per kWh […]
Largest Solar Farm in the World Planned to be Built in the Philippines
With its newest ambition to create the world’s largest solar plant in the Philippines, Prime Infrastructure Holdings, backed by billionaire Enrique Razon, Jr., is extending its investments in renewable energy.
Shell to invest $66m to build LNG import terminal in the Philippines
The proposed project will include a 3.8Mtpa FSRU, subsea and onshore gas pipelines, and pigging stations. Shell Energy Philippines is reportedly planning to invest PHP3.5bn ($66m) to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Batangas City, the Philippines.
PSALM told to disconnect 2 Mindanao electric cooperatives with unpaid dues
The Department of Finance (DOF) told state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) to disconnect Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Lasureco) from the grid and curtail Maguindanao Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s (Magelco’s) supply of power after failing to settle their outstanding debts of over P16 billion in total. Both electric cooperatives (ECs) were also unable […]
Solar power for public schools eyed in Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte is looking forward to reducing its carbon footprint and improving its air quality by powering its public schools with solar energy. The solar panels will be initially installed at the rooftop building of the relatively new College of Medicine at the Batac campus of the state-run Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU).
