January 26, 2022

DOE admits ‘brownout possibilities’ in May

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 25, 2022, 4:05 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has admitted the inevitable possibility of “red alert” condition in the Luzon grid that could trigger rotational brownouts for consumers in the […]
January 25, 2022

DOE, ERC urged to be more proactive in monitoring power plant outages

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 24, 2022, 4:30 PM from Manila Bulletin The two key government agencies exercising oversight and regulatory functions over the deregulated power industry are being urged to take “proactive steps” in monitoring, and if possible, […]
January 22, 2022

DOE directs NGCP to contract ample power reserves

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 21, 2022, 2:27 PM from Manila Bulletin In line with its warning of thin power supply during the summer months, system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is being required by the […]
January 19, 2022

DoE, PCCI weigh coal import ban

By Raffy Ayeng – January 19, 2022 03:00 AM from Daily Tribune @tribunephl_raf Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi reiterated its appeal to Indonesia to lift its coal export ban, saying the policy will be detrimental to economies heavily reliant on the […]