The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted Masinloc Power Co. Ltd., a unit of San Miguel Corp., authority to develop, own and operate a dedicated transmission facility connecting its 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant to the Luzon grid.
MANILA – Capacity in the Visayas grid rose Thursday following the resumption of operation of generating unit 3 of the 278.4-megawatts (MW) coal-fired Panay Energy Development Corporation (PEDC), a major power plant in the Visayas.
Mayor Nancy Binay announced that Makati City has achieved 60.92% of its annual clean energy target—a milestone that reflects the city’s commitment to powering all government buildings with renewable energy (RE).
Lucio Tan Group (LTG) and several affiliate companies are shifting part of their power requirements to renewable energy through a supply agreement with First Gen, covering key facilities across aviation, real estate, manufacturing, food services, and bioethanol production.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the World Nuclear Association will hold an integrated nuclear supply chain conference in Manila in October, positioning the Philippines as a regional platform for nuclear energy cooperation during its ASEAN Chairship year.
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) has officially commenced construction of its 60 MW Naga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Cebu, marking another milestone in the company’s efforts to strengthen grid reliability and support the Philippines’ evolving energy transition.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has recognized the 20th anniversary of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), highlighting its important role in building a more competitive, transparent, and reliable electricity market in the Philippines. Since beginning commercial operations in 2006, WESM has become the country’s main platform for electricity trading, helping improve price transparency, encourage…
Panay Energy Development Corp. (PEDC), a subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen Corp., has synchronized Unit 3 of its 278.4-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Iloilo City to the grid, restoring a key source of power for Panay Island and the Visayas region.
Energy projects in the Philippines must be designed to withstand disruption from the start, speakers at the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PICCE) Energy Leadership Forum said, as the country faces overlapping risks from disasters, fuel supply shocks, and rising demand.
The Philippines is accelerating efforts to secure its energy future as the Malampaya gas field nears expected depletion, with government and industry leaders emphasizing the need to expand indigenous natural gas resources while strengthening renewable energy deployment.