Author Archives: LM Staff

Investors told to step up for Philippines energy transition

MANILA, Philippines — With the government playing a supporting role, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla is...

DOE releases guidelines on PH natural gas law

The Department of Energy said over the weekend it issued the implementing rules and regulations...

Renewable energy stakeholders call for more investments to boost industry

Stakeholders called for increased investments in the Philippines’ energy sector, saying it stands at a...

PNOC wants to redevelop 3-hectare BGC property

State-run Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) is seeking a real estate consultant to conduct a...

ERC approved 14 power supply agreements in Q1

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved 14 power supply agreements (PSAs) and issued 977 certificates...

NEA, DSWD discuss light, water assistance

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) met...

Spot market prices rise in March on lower supply, higher demand

THE AVERAGE price of electricity at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) increased in March,...

Meralco activates Sta. Rosa substation

POWER distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it activated a new substation in Sta. Rosa,...

Power prices at spot market surge as heat index rises

Average system-wide electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) surged to P5.34 per...

WESM prices spike to highest in 7 months

MANILA, Philippines — After hitting a two-year low last month, power rates in the Wholesale...