Author Archives: LM Staff

ERC sets grid market share limits

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday announced it has issued a resolution setting the...

DOE, Napocor, AboitizPower explore nuclear site feasibility covering BNPP, other areas

The Department of Energy (DOE), National Power Corporation (Napocor), and Aboitiz Power Corp. have signed...

NGCP probes possible sabotage in May transmission outage

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said it is investigating possible sabotage behind...

First Gen says long-term renewables push now paying off amidst fuel volatility

First Gen Corporation said its decade-long decision to remain coal-free is increasingly positioning the company...

Alsons expects 173.7-MW solar power capacity online by 2027

Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. expects two solar projects with a combined capacity of 173.7 megawatts...

REDC leads ₱3.9-billion Visayas hydropower plant buyout

Repower Energy Development Corp. (REDC) is expanding its footprint in the Visayas through a joint...

Transition from energy poverty to energy abundance and the OIEA

Last Tuesday, May 26, I attended the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) forum...

Philippines now China’s 2nd biggest market for solar panels

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is now China’s second-largest export market for solar panels, as...

Meralco files petition for P9 billion refund

MANILA — Meralco confirmed on Thursday that it has filed 2 petitions to implement a...

Japan, Philippines partner to build strategic oil reserves amid geopolitical risks

MANILA — The Department of Energy said Japan and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen...