Gov’t wants more investments in renewable energy
The Philippines wants to entice more “green” energy investments as it aims to bounce back from the pandemic-induced recession while fighting climate risks and enhancing disaster resilience, President Duterte’s chief economic manager said.
Energy minister orders safety review of oil, gas pipelines
Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has instructed officials to conduct a safety review of the nationwide oil and gas pipeline network, following growing concerns by state officials and civic groups over a recurrence of the deadly gas pipe explosion last Friday.
Right to geothermal development in the Philippines to be given through open, competitive process
Earlier this week, we reported on fundamental changes to the rules pertaining to foreign ownership in geothermal projects and development in the Philippines. The Philippines Department of Energy has now provided further details on rules related to the now allowed 100% foreign ownership in large-scale geothermal projects,
Mitsubishi banking on V2X to tout PHEVs
Mitsubishi Motors Thailand wants to seek new business opportunities based on its “V2X” concept, using plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to alert households to smart electricity management.
DoF’s Dominguez backs gov’t energy policy pivot to green sources
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said he supports the government’s recent policy shift favoring more sustainable and “green” energy sources.
‘No disconnection’ policy to save consumers from ‘Christmas brownouts’
Filipino consumers will be spared from worrying over electricity service interruptions or brownouts during the Christmas holidays, as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) formalized its order of “no electricity service disconnection’ until December 31 this year.
TNB Energy Services provides smart energy efficiency solutions for INSTEP
TENAGA Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) unit TNB Energy Services Sdn Bhd has inked a smart energy efficiency (SEE) agreement with Institut Teknologi Petroleum Petronas (INSTEP), Kuala Terengganu that will save INSTEP about 407,880 kWh of energy per year.
Eco Wave Power inks MoU for 50-MW wave energy development in Vietnam
October 29 (Renewables Now) – Swedish-Israeli marine energy developer EWPG Holding AB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ho Chi Minh City-based Msmart Future Technology Co Ltd, which could lead to the development of a 50-MW wave energy array in Vietnam.
