January 30, 2017

Duterte backs coal plants

by Alena Mae S. Flores – January 29, 2017 at 10:00 pm from Manila Standard Today President Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines will continue to use coal in power generation but will implement new technologies to minimize emissions. “But for as long as […]
January 30, 2017

Biliran geothermal problem addressed

by Alena Mae S. Flores – January 29, 2017 at 09:25 pm from Manila Standard Today Filipino scientists have found a way to address the acidity of the Biliran geothermal power project in Leyte for its successful development. Biliran Geothermal Inc. disclosed in […]
January 30, 2017

ACR expects power projects to boost revenue and profit

By Lenie Lectura – January 29, 2017 from Business Mirror ALSONS Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR) expects its power projects to provide a bigger boost to revenue and profit, its top official said. “We are hoping the completion of our power project will be […]
January 28, 2017

Malampaya shutdown starts today

By Lenie Lectura – January 28, 2017 from Business Mirror Power-industry stakeholders have finalized contingency plans that would address a possible supply-deficiency scenario during the 20-day shutdown of the Malampaya gas facility, which supplies 40 percent of the Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) requirement, […]