Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, received multiple recognitions at the 20th Energy Safety, Health, and Environment Conference by the Safety and Health Association of the Philippines Energy Sector (SHAPES) and the Department of Energy. The awards reflect zero workplace incidents in multiple renewable energy facilities spread across the country.

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORP. (APC), a flagship brand of French company Schneider Electric SE, has tapped the retail electricity supply unit of Ayala-led ACEN Corp. to power its manufacturing facilities in Cavite using renewable energy (RE).

MANILA ELECTRIC CO.’s (Meralco) energy sales volume declined last year due to soft demand in residential and commercial segments, a company executive said.

ENERGY COMPANIES are likely to pursue capacity expansion and secure long-term supply agreements to cushion the impact of an extended period of weak spot power prices, analysts said.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted certificates of authority (COAs) to more than 29 gigawatts of wind and geothermal projects, clearing the way for pre-development activities.

MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) plans to begin a study with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on the adoption of small modular reactors (SMR) within the first quarter, the company said in a disclosure to the local bourse on Monday.

MANILA, Philippines — Average prices in the country’s Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) declined to multi-year lows last year amid rising renewable energy capacity and improving supply margins.

Manila Electric Co. aims to advance its nuclear energy roadmap in 2026 through the completion of technical studies and the selection of sites for the country’s first pioneer plant, a company executive said.

MANILA, Philippines — A pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor has tapped the Lopez family’s First Gen Corp. to power its two facilities in Metro Manila with renewable energy.

Vivant Energy Corp., the power arm of Cebu-based conglomerate Vivant Corp., has secured a 15-year power supply agreement to provide an additional dependable electricity source for Siquijor Island’s growing energy demand.