May 6, 2019

DOE creates unit to perform performance audit of Maselco

By Lenie Lectura – May 6, 2019 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) has created a task force to conduct the system and performance audit of Masbate Electric Cooperative Inc. (Maselco). Maselco is in the list of “underperforming, financially […]
May 6, 2019

Meralco warns about higher rates in spot market

By Alena Mae S. Flores – May 05, 2019 from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. said this week’s electricity bill will reflect the higher charges in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, the trading floor of electricity. “We expect higher […]
May 5, 2019

DOE admits only one power plant inspected out of 22 forced outages

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 4, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Despite its mandate under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) that it shall ensure reliable, quality and sufficient power supply for the country, the Department of […]
May 5, 2019

Consunji company taps Japanese consultants for Calaca power plant

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 4, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Consunji-owned firm SEM Calaca Power Corporation (SCPC) has engaged a consortium of foreign firms as technical consultant for its 600-megawatt coal fired power plant in Batangas. In […]