The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday said it expects to make a formal decision on Meralco’s application to raise its average distribution charge by the end of August or in September, after completing inspections of the utility’s assets.
The Economic Development Group (EDC) has approved a P10.07-billion Philippine Geothermal Resource Derisking Facility (PGRDF), a move the Department of Energy (DOE) says will help the country reclaim its position as one of the world’s leading geothermal producers.
Basic Energy Corp. plans to spend close to P1 billion in the second half of 2026 mostly to fund its equity participation in the 54.26-megawatt Cadiz 1 solar project in Negros Occidental, while the remainder will go toward pre-development work, including the 49.99-megawatt Mabini wind project in Batangas.
ALTERNERGY HOLDINGS CORP. said its subsidiary Alternergy Tanay Wind Corp. has energized the transmission facilities of its 128-megawatt (MW) Tanay Wind Project, moving the project closer to commercial operations.
TOPLINE EQUITY CORP. said its subsidiary Topline Offshore Inc. has formed a joint venture with Singapore-based Aesen Pte. Ltd. to provide integrated maritime services for offshore energy and marine infrastructure projects in the Philippines.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has indefinitely suspended all activities for the fifth round of the Green Energy Auction Program (GEA-5) to recalibrate its implementation.
The National Geothermal Association of the Philippines (NGAP) is fully supportive of the newly-approved Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (PGRDF), a landmark project designed to mitigate high upfront exploration risks.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the Philippines has amended the rules governing the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) to strengthen the country’s ability to manage power shortages and improve grid stability during emergencies. The updated rules were approved under a 2026 resolution following widespread grid problems and rotational blackouts that affected several parts of the…
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid on red alert from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday after a transmission line tripped and two power plants went offline.
The Philippines remains energy insecure despite improvements in energy efficiency, as the country faces growing exposure to global fuel supply disruptions and tightening power reserves, according to a study presented by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).