A fresh wave of blame game is electrifying the discourse surrounding the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the country’s grid operator—but while digging up past regulatory missteps might make for catchy headlines, the real power play lies in tackling the tough questions: who...
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC), a leading renewable energy (RE) developer in the Philippines, announced that PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (Pertamina NRE), an Indonesian-based energy firm, has made its first investment in the country. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
The Department of Energy (DOE) said that delays in the privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant are due to setbacks in establishing the Price Determination Methodology (PDM). DOE Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said the PDM, which sets electricity rates for the...
Following the termination of multiple renewable energy (RE) projects last year, the Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that this action would not discourage investors from pursuing renewable energy developments. In a briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 8, DOE Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers, and rebuilders of all public and private road transport vehicles are required to include a Fuel Economy Label (FEL) and Fuel Economy Sticker (FES). In a briefing, Energy Utilization Management Bureau...
APEC Party-List Rep. Sergio Dagooc (PPAB) A member of the power bloc in the House of Representatives has argued that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should be penalized for allowing the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines...
Renewable Energy (RE) firm NexGen Energy Corporation has raised its stake in its solar subsidiary, Solar Powered Agri-rural Communities Corp. (SPARC), which would help raise funding for expansion plans within its solar projects. In a statement on Tuesday, Jan. 7, NexGen said it had increased its...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has outlined 11 regulatory priorities for the first semester of 2025, with a focus on issues related to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Manila Electric Company (Meralco). In a briefing, ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta said the...
The Department of Energy (DOE) said that run-of-river (ROR) hydro will be excluded from the third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3). The DOE said the auction, scheduled for February (previously planned for this month), will focus on other renewable energy (RE) technologies, including...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it will coordinate with the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and three energy giants to address Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) following the approval of their integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta stated...
PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd. (PLP), a subsidiary of MGen, has been awarded the right to build, own, and operate a hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility in Jurong Island that is set to begin operations in 2029. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday, Jan. 6,...
The country's offshore wind industry is just lifting off, but its massive potential is already making waves – and it is poised to redefine the Philippines’ energy future. Reaching the first megawatt of offshore wind power demands more than just ambition—it demands seamless alignment of every...
