Author Archives: LM Staff

Meralco 9-month sales rise on new service connections

The Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) consolidated energy sales in January to September increased slightly to...

First Gen to power Pampanga hospital with RE

FIRST GEN CORP. will supply renewable energy (RE) to Mother Teresa of Calcutta Medical Center,...

DOE sets Nov. 5 deadline for Waste-to-Energy auction results

The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to announce potential winning bidders in its waste-to-energy...

DOE: Full hydro development to cost P5 trillion

CAVINTI, Laguna — The Philippines holds an estimated 25,000 megawatts of undeveloped hydropower potential across...

Visayas grid on red alert for third time this week

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid on red and...

PSALM to hold another auction for prime property in QC

The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) has declared a failed bidding for...

Mining groups warn vs new contract rules

THE Chamber of Mines of the Philippines and the Philippine Nickel Industry Association on Thursday...

IEEFA warns LNG power costs could surge 143% in Philippines

The Philippines’ growing reliance on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) could sharply increase electricity generation...

No electricity disconnection until Christmas

MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has extended the suspension of electricity disconnections...

DOE: Fifth offshore wind auction to proceed this year

The Department of Energy said the fifth round of the Green Energy Auction Program (GEA-5),...