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DOE welcomes signing of PhilATOM Act, paving the way for safe energy development

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday welcomed the signing into law by President Ferdinand...

NGCP’s P93.68-B capex projects await ERC nod

HE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has P93.68 billion in proposed capital expenditure...

Competitive market ‘greatest shield’ against high power prices—Juan

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairman Francis Saturnino Juan said Thursday a competitive power market is...

DOE launches transparent bidding for renewable energy contracts

The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a process for awarding renewable energy service contracts...

DoE proposes higher financial benefits for communities hosting power facilities

THE Department of Energy (DoE) is proposing an increase in the share of electricity sales...

EDC eyes 15MW boost, long-term life extension for geothermal assets

Energy Development Corp. (EDC), a subsidiary of Lopez-led First Gen Corp., is preparing a multi-year...

MGEN to play vital role in Meralco’s growth

MANILA, Philippines — The power generation arm of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s Manila Electric Co....

First Gen Corp. eyes up to $80-M initial fund for Indonesia geothermal venture

LOPEZ-LED First Gen Corp. will allocate up to $80 million (P4.5 billion) as its initial...

N. Samar keen on P20-B wind energy investment

TACLOBAN CITY – The Northern Samar provincial government has welcomed the decision of Singapore-based Vena...

MGEN gearing up to start coal projects in Cebu, Quezon

MERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGEN), a subsidiary of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has started scouting contractors...