June 12, 2019

DOE, PCC in tie-up to probe brownout mess, collusion raps

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 11, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The ‘messy’ affair of the power sector in this year’s summer months had prompted the Department of Energy (DOE) and Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to “break bread” […]
June 12, 2019

DOE to auction PDAs for RE service contracts

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 11, 2019 from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is enforcing changes in the award of service contracts to renewable energy (RE) developers with its intended offer of pre-determined areas (PDAs) for such […]
June 12, 2019

‘Power-shortage warning is call for more coal plants’

By Lenie Lectura – June 12, 2019 from Business Mirror A coal-fired power plant in Limay, Bataan, produces much-needed electricity but contributes to air pollution as it emits black smoke from its chimney. CONSUMER group Murang Kuryente on Tuesday said […]
June 12, 2019

ACR allots P21-billion capex for two power projects

By Lenie Lectura – June 11, 2019 from Business Mirror ALSONS Consolidated Resources Inc., (ACR) of the Alcantara Group has earmarked P21 billion in capital expenditure (capex) for two power projects lined up for completion in two to three years. […]