May 30, 2023

DOE forms research team on energy policy

By Alena Mae S. Flores – May 29, 2023, 6:25 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy said Monday it created a research team for energy policy and other related studies. Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla issued Department Order DC2023-05-0014 creating […]
May 30, 2023

NGCP frees up ‘stranded capacity’ with newly-energized transmission project

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – May 29, 2023 05:23 PM from Manila Bulletin AT A GLANCE The newly-energized 500 kilovolt (kV) Hermosa-San Jose transmission line will ease tight supply woes in the Luzon grid. System operator National Grid Corporation of […]
May 30, 2023

First Gen subsidiary receives ‘notice of award’ on Casecnan hydro plant – PSALM

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – May 29, 2023 05:03 PM from Manila Bulletin AT A GLANCE First Gen subsidiary Fresh River Lakes Corporation (FRLC) won the Casecnan hydro plant during the May 16, 2023 bidding, with a price offer of […]
May 29, 2023

WESM’s single settlement starts in May billing

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – May 28, 2023 10:27 PM from Manila Bulletin AT A GLANCE If underpinned by appropriate policies and strong regulatory frameworks, a single settlement system can simplify and improve processes in the electricity spot market. The […]