Concessionaire-firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) claimed that its overall performance has improved, compared to the time when the transmission system was still operated by the government. In a statement to the media, NGCP said, its “overall performance in operating the grid...
The supply of electricity in at least four provinces in Northern Luzon was cutoff due to strong rains and howling winds brought by typhoon “Betty”, authorities bared Tuesday, May 30. *(Courtesy of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) * In its latest...
System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) was able to free up stranded capacity in the northern corridor of the Luzon grid, following the energization of its 500-kilovolt (kV) Hermosa-San Jose transmission line project in Bataan. That project, which commanded investment of...
Fresh River Lakes Corp. (FRLC), a subsidiary of Lopez-led First Gen Corporation, has already been served with the "notice of award" on its winning bid for the 165-megawatt Casecnan hydropower facility in Nueva Ecija. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the company stipulated that...
Some barangays in Manila and Quezon Cities will experience power interruptions starting Tuesday, May 30 to Thursday, June 1. In an advisory released by Manila Electric Company (Merlaco) , it said the temporary power outage is due to line maintenance and relocation of facilities. Some streets in...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has called on the owners and operators of advertising billboards to temporarily roll up or take down their materials in preparation for the super typhoon Mawar. Meralco said that with expected strong winds accompanying super typhoon Mawar,...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has vowed to keep track of Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s (Nordeco) promise to end the power crisis gripping the Island Garden of Samal City residents by the end of May. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is considering to enforce a "differentiated pricing" for the waste-to-energy (WTE) capacities to be offered under the Green Energy Auction (GEA) program of the government. ERC Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta admitted that the issuance of green energy auction...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Thursday, May 25 reiterated his call for Congress to revisit the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), noting that it has failed to bring down the cost of electricity in the country. Ejercito said it is “possible to amend” the law “because...
Senators on Wednesday, May 24 expressed their disappointment after officials of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) confirmed earlier claims that most of its profits went to the pockets its stockholders. This was bared by NGCP Assistant Corporate Secretary Ronald Dylan Concepcion...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has recently completed and energized a new 115-kilovolt gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substation at the Light Industry Science Park-2 (LISP2) in Calamba, Laguna. The power firm indicated that the project was pursued in collaboration with...
US firm pushes RE-gas investment By MYRNA M. VELASCO Kansas-headquartered global engineering firm Black & Veatch is recommending renewable energy (RE) and gas-fired power combo investments to ensure the success of "energy transition journey" and as a pathway to net zero emissions being advanced by...
