The Department of Energy (DOE) has partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to integrate a fuel stations concern reporting feature in the government’s flagship one-stop-shop platform, eGovPH App.

SYSTEM-WIDE Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) average rates are likely to increase anywhere from P2 to P4 per kilowatt hour (kWh) next month, not only because of rising fuel prices but also due to rising demand for electricity as the dry season begins.

Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) said it has enough fuel supply and operational readiness to ensure continuous electricity generation despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East driving up global energy prices.

Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) has secured PHP 273.47 billion in financing to support the development of a 2-gigawatt pumped storage hydropower portfolio, marking one of the largest energy infrastructure financing deals in the Philippines.

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through its distribution utility Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light), has begun a major power infrastructure project that will connect the Island Garden City of Samal to the mainland grid in Davao City through a submarine cable.

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay (PIA) — The provincial government of Ilocos Sur has rolled out energy conservation and financial assistance initiatives to help communities cope with rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty linked to global conflicts.

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) discussed measures on how to mitigate potential risks affecting the power sector amid rising global fuel prices.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed allowing limited imports of biofuels to help lower gasoline pump prices amid rising global oil costs.

MANILA, Philippines — Amid speculation over higher royalty demands, the government will maintain its current share of proceeds under the new coal contract on Semirara Island in Antique, a senior energy official said.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has exempted renewable energy and government socialized housing projects from the farmlands conversion moratorium it issued in January, which will be in effect until June this year.