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.
The Department of Energy (DOE) said power supply has improved in several off-grid and island areas, citing new capacity additions and operational updates in Catanduanes, Mindoro, Palawan, and micro-grid communities nationwide.
The Department of Energy (DOE) said 40 energy projects have been completed in 2026 under Task Force 200, bringing 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity into full commercial operation.
A BROWN CO., Inc. (ABCI) has secured a certificate of authority (CoA) from the Department of Energy (DoE) for its first solar power project, allowing the company to begin pre-development activities for the proposed facility in Bukidnon.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is stepping up efforts to develop the Philippines’ own energy resources to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuel.