Author Archives: LM Staff

PGEC, ACEN investing up to P8.9 billion for Maibarara geothermal expansion

MANILA, Philippines — The power venture between Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) and the Zobel...

First Gen extends clean energy deal with Unilever Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has renewed its clean energy supply deal with...

Nograles named new NPC president, CEO

State-run National Power Corp. (NPC) welcomed its new president and chief executive Jericho Jonas Nograles,...

ERC clears Meralco’s 2 power supply deals

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given final approval to two power supply agreements (PSAs)...

SEC asks energy companies to pursue sustainable finance, IPOs to fund projects

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging energy companies to use sustainable finance instruments...

ERC OKs original higher rates for Meralco supply contracts with SMGP and ACEN

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) power supply agreements (PSAs)...

Vivant expands Luzon footprint with 40% stake in solar firm

VIVANT ENERGY CORP., the energy subsidiary of Cebu-based conglomerate Vivant Corp., acquired a 40% stake...

MGen, KEPCO eye wind, storage projects in RE push

MERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGen), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), and Korea...

Meralco gets nod for power deals with Gigasol, SRHI

True to its commitment that it would expedite the approval of power supply contracts that...

ERC chief says net metering process now faster

MANILA – The implementation of the net metering program should now be faster since the...