February 1, 2017

NGCP buys 18 power transformers worth P1.346B

By Lenie Lectura – January 31, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed an order for 18 power transformers worth $27 million (P1.346 billion). ABB said it received the order “to design, supply and commission 18 transformers.” ABB is a […]
January 31, 2017

Meralco, SPDC sign Ipsa deal during shutdown of Malampaya

By Lenie Lectura – January 30, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Strategic Power Development Corp. (SPDC), a subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp., have entered into an interim power-supply agreement (Ipsa) for the purchase and supply of electricity […]
January 31, 2017

New EO meant to streamline approval for energy projects

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 30, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Duterte administration’s economic team has started fleshing out the parameters of a proposed Executive Order (EO) that would streamline approval processes for energy projects. Energy Secretary Alfonso […]
January 31, 2017

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