The race to renewable energy (RE) integration continues, as the Department of Energy (DOE) has approved five clean energy projects for system impact studies (SIS). These endorsements to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will help assess the viability of the power grid to...
The Department of Energy (DOE) will be locking horns with system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to resolve the “ mismatch ” in the country’s transmission development game plan, to ensure that the grid actually delivers where the capacities are needed....
Consumers will experience lower electricity bills in May, brought by lower transmission and ancillary service (AS) rates, according to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a briefing on Wednesday, May 14, NGCP’s business and regulatory development head Julius Ryan Datingaling...
During the first half of the midterm Election Day, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that its facilities and transmission lines remained stable—crucial for ensuring ballot machines operate smoothly throughout the day. In data revealed by the NGCP as of 11 a.m.,...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has suspended all maintenance activities for substations and conducted obstruction clearing in areas near power and transmission lines in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. According to the NGCP, this temporary halt on maintenance...
Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), which manages the Philippines ' first sovereign wealth fund, is eyeing at least three new investments before the year ends, aiming to bring total capital commitments to as much as ₱37 billion just two years into its establishment. In a telephone interview on...
Looking ahead to this year’s goal of boosting its performance in the energy sector, Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) plans to continue its exploration of the 700-megawatt (MW) Saint Raphael Generation Corp. (SRGC) project. During the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved nine ancillary services procurement agreements (ASPA) between the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and various power suppliers. These agreements will enable NGCP to procure ancillary services essential for ensuring the reliable...
ILOILO CITY – To avoid a repeat of the massive blackouts that affected Iloilo and Panay Island last year, MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) urged the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to complete its substation in this city. A LINEMAN of MORE Power...
President Marcos expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated Mariveles-Hermosa-San Jose (MHSJ) 500 KiloVolt (kV) transmission lines in Bataan would help the Philippines in its transition to renewable energy, thus achieving a more sustainable country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has partially granted the petition of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) as it reversed the decision issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) which dismissed the P22 million claim for refund of city taxes and other business taxes. On...
As Luzon grid descended into new round of red alert that was prompted by the tripping of a major power plant, consumers are left with no choice but to suffer through inconvenience and relive the stress of waiting for another wave of spikes in their electric bills. System operator National Grid...
