Author Archives: LM Staff

Philippines’ liberalized foreign ownership draws 75 renewable energy projects

The liberalization of the Philippines’ foreign ownership rule in the energy sector has attracted 75...

NGCP gets regulator’s OK for ₱5.48B project

THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) was allowed by the regulators to complete...

Vivant unit supplies power to Paleco

The Palawan Electric Cooperative (Paleco) and Delta P Inc. (DPI) have started implementing last October...

Power plant retirement to be eligible for carbon credits

THE Department of Energy (DoE) has identified the activities that will be deemed eligible for...

Meralco rates go up in October on higher generation charge

CUSTOMERS served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will have to tighten their belts this month...

DoE seeks to allow generators to build transmission infra

THE Department of Energy (DoE) is proposing a policy that would allow power generation companies...

PSALM told to return $60m bond to SMC

A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Mandaluyong City has directed the state-run Power Sector Assets...

P14-b Terra Solar grid link obtains approval from ERC

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the application of Terra Solar Philippines Inc. to...

Power spot market rates to stay below P4 for per kWh

The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), operator of the nation’s electricity spot...

DOE endorses 3 more oil and gas exploration for President’s approval

The Department of Energy (DOE) has endorsed three more petroleum service contracts (PSCs) to the...