Myrna M. Velasco
Interconnection of gas pipelines for sharing of LNG imports proposed
December 18, 2024 9:37 pm
The key players in the country's gas-to-power industry are exploring interconnecting their pipeline facilities to share liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, a lifeline designed to neutralize potential fuel supply disruptions and ensure steady electricity generation from gas-fed plants.
Saudi Aramco stages major comeback in Philippine energy sector: Unioil in sight?
December 16, 2024 8:53 pm
After divesting its stake in Petron Corporation in 2008, trillion-dollar energy giant Saudi Aramco is reportedly plotting a re-entry into the Philippine energy sector.
DOE to slash offshore wind performance bond to 5%
December 15, 2024 9:26 pm
The Department of Energy (DOE) is firming up a policy that will reduce the performance bond requirement for offshore wind projects to a leaner 5.0%, which will be a diversion from the typical 20% demand in the green energy auctions (GEA) for other renewable energy (RE) technologies.
15 ‘breezy fixes’ for offshore wind
December 15, 2024 9:25 pm
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement of a dedicated green energy auction (GEA) for offshore wind projects next year has serious industry players excitedly charging ahead like surfers eyeing that perfect swell into the deep sea—but are we ready to catch the big wave on these uncharted waters, or will we dip our toes in the shallow end?
Fuel cost unbundling
December 08, 2024 9:14 pm
Every trip to the gas pump feels like a rigged pop quiz that you will flunk no matter what. Will fuel cost unbundling finally give us the cheat sheet to be truly informed and consequently generate savings—or are we just dreaming?