November 28, 2024

NGCP fined P12.3M over delayed projects

By Ed Paolo Salting – November 27, 2024 from The Manila Times THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said on Tuesday that it had imposed an administrative penalty of P12.3 million on National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) over the […]
November 28, 2024

Electric co-ops still slow in restoring power to the provinces

By Ray S. Eñano – November 27, 2024, 7:15 pm from manilastandard.net Lack of capital impedes the capacity of ECs to respond to disasters. Fallen electric poles and interrupted power services are the telltale damage of a violent typhoon. Time […]
November 27, 2024

Meralco subscriber count hits 8M—exec

By Lenie Lectura – November 26, 2024 from Business Mirror The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has reached the 8-million subscriber mark last October 29, a top official of the power distribution utility firm said. Meralco Senior Vice President and Chief […]
November 27, 2024

MGen’s PacificLight allots $900 million, to bid for 600-MW Singapore plant

By Brix Lelis – November 27, 2024 | 12:00am from The Philippine Star MGen currently owns 58 percent of PacificLight, its joint venture with Hong Kong-based conglomerate First Pacific Co. Ltd. Jurong Island, SINGAPORE— PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd., controlled by […]