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First Gen rethinks strategy for reaching RE goal—exec

First Gen Corp. may reassess its strategies for achieving its target of delivering 13 gigawatts...

Meralco, Aboitiz unit secure approval for 100 megawatt supply deal

MANILA, Philippines — Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Aboitiz-backed GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD)...

ERC chief seeks revamp of supply auction rules

MANILA, Philippines — The top executive of the Energy Regulatory Commission is pushing for a...

ERC reviews Meralco’s supply deal with Lopez-run Sta. Rita plant

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is reviewing the proposed extension of the power deal between...

First Gen to revisit 2030 renewable energy target after gas asset sale

First Gen’s vice president and chief customer engagement officer Carlo Vega said the target still...

Meralco shares slip on profit taking after PSEi rebalancing

MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) shares fell last week as investors took profits following gains from...

China coal power surges even as renewables hit record high

BEIJING, China — China saw a surge in new coal power in the first half...

Meralco gets ERC go-ahead for 15-year coal supply contract

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has allowed Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to procure 100 megawatts...

Philippines largest tech hub could rise on BNPP site

MANILA, Philippines — The 357-hectare Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) complex is being eyed as...

ERC proposes review of public offering rule for power generators

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has proposed a reexamination of the public offering rule for...