The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co. of Manila Inc. (AG&P) is ready to help the Philippines in its pursuit of offshore wind (OSW) developments. In a statement on Wednesday, June 4, the DOE shared that AG&P would support the country’s port infrastructure,...
The ongoing study of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on at least three regional port facilities that will serve as support infrastructure to the emerging offshore wind industry in the power sector had hit chokepoints, including budget constraints for two of them; while the plug had been pulled...
Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC) announced that the Northern Luzon offshore wind (OSW) in Ilocos Norte has been granted a pre-development environmental compliance certificate (ECC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Rainfall warnings have been issued for several Luzon areas as the frontal system and southwesterly wind flow are expected to bring scattered to heavy rain and thunderstorms over the weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwesterly wind flow began affecting parts of Luzon on Thursday, May 29. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja explained that the southwesterly wind flow is considered the initial phase of the...
The onset of the rainy season could be near as southwesterly winds are expected to prevail over western Luzon this weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, May 27. The southwesterly wind flow, which is often the precursor to...
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), an international wind industry association, has identified the Philippines as one of the top markets to watch for wind energy growth. In its 2025 Global Wind Report, GWEC noted that Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries, including the Philippines, Japan, South Korea,...
Source: Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has dropped its preliminary verdict on reserve prices that will prospectively guide investors on forward decision whether or not to inject capital in the next wave of renewable energy (RE) capacities to be offered in...
Renewable energy (RE) firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. reported that its Alabat wind power project is making progress following the arrival of its two units in Quezon province. In a statement on Tuesday, April 8, Alternergy reported that the first two wind turbines, with a capacity of eight megawatts...
An offshore wind farm The Philippines must put its best foot forward in the renewal energy (RE) arena--where it has been listed as second most attractive destination for investors--in order to entice additional foreign support, Camarines Sur...
Basic Energy Corporation (BEC) announced that Japanese renewable energy (RE) firm Renova Inc. is set to contribute its expertise and resources to the Mabini wind energy project. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Monday, Feb. 17, BEC and Renova announced the completion of...
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has expressed interest in supporting offshore wind (OSW) development in the Philippines. In a briefing on Thursday, Feb. 6, Yasunori Takamatsu, president of MOL Enterprise Philippines, Inc., said the company is open to transporting materials needed for OSW...
