January 13, 2023

Mindanao electricity spot market to open Jan. 26

By Alena Mae S. Flores – January 12, 2023, 7:55 pm from manilastandard.net The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines, which runs the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, said Thursday it is ensuring market participants’ readiness for the launch of […]
January 13, 2023

MBC lauds ERC’s efforts to ensure affordable power

By Alena Mae S. Flores – January 12, 2023, 7:50 pm from manilastandard.net The Makati Business Club on Thursday expressed support for the Energy Regulatory Commission’s efforts to secure adequate and affordable electricity supply by pursuing transparent, accountable and investment-friendly […]
January 13, 2023

No firm deal on ‘gas swapping’ for Ilijan plant – DOE

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 12, 2023, 2:26 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has indicated that the propounded “gas swapping deal” to enable the operation of the Ilijan gas-fired power plant during the summer months […]
January 12, 2023

‘Expensive’ replacement power hikes Meralco rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 10, 2023, 2:03 PM from Manila Bulletin The comparatively expensive replacement power capacities secured from a power plant of the Aboitiz group and hefty purchases from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) had partly […]