The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that the Tuy-Dasmariñas transmission line, aimed at increasing generation capacity in the south, is nearing completion. In briefing, Redi Allan Remoroza, NGCP assistant vice president and head of transmission planning, stated that...
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD-NEA) has pledged its support to the Department of Energy (DOE) for the Philippines' nuclear energy development. In a statement on Wednesday, Feb. 26, OECD-NEA director-general William Magwood IV said that the...
The Philippine government, through the Department of Energy (DOE), is eyeing to cement new nuclear agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Argentina to solidify strategic partnerships that will aid the country in its renewed interest to plunge into nuclear power investments. In an...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported that the emergency power supply agreement (EPSA), which secures backup electricity for potential supply interruptions, is set to conclude in 2026. In a briefing, Jose Ronald Valles, Meralco senior vice president and head of...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced that it has deferred six capital expenditure (capex) projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a decision posted on Feb. 24, the ERC cited pending issues that needed to be addressed before approving the NGCP projects....
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved an increase in the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) rate, which will soon take effect on the electricity bills of on-grid consumers. In a statement on Saturday, Feb. 22, the ERC said it greenlit a FIT-All charge of ₱0.1189 per kilowatt-hour...
In most energy sector meetings and social gatherings, the usual power talk comes with an added juicy coffee shop conspiracy—that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) would still be jolted with leadership changeover in due time. If—and when—it happens, and the whys and hows of it—they...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted system impact studies (SIS) to 11 energy projects spread nationwide. These projects, mostly consisting of renewable energy (RE), are set to undergo assessments that would determine if the power grid is feasible enough to allow new connections; this would...
As the world continues to grapple with depleting resources, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. Malls, as significant energy consumers, have a unique opportunity to lead the charge toward a greener, more sustainable future by adopting renewable energy solutions that can...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to issue relevant guidelines imposing a limit on sulfur content in marine fuels. In a circular published on Feb. 17, the DOE said it would prescribe the specifications for marine fuels after mandating that all fuel oil used on ships or their operations must...
MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), the renewable energy unit of Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), has energized its 19.8-megawatt alternating current (MWac) solar power plant in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Inaugurated on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the plant is expected to supply power to at least 20,000...
Ayala-led retail electricity unit ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES) has entered into its first retail aggregation program (RAP) deal with Filipino-Chinese school Philippine Cultural College (PCC). In a statement on Wednesday, Feb. 19, ACEN RES said it partnered with PCC through RAP, a...
