October 16, 2020

DoE may issue new subsidy policy for power supply to remote areas

By Adam J. Ang – October 15, 2020 | 7:45 pm from Business World PHILSTAR THE Department of Energy (DoE) is studying a new policy for subsidies on power supplied to remote areas, including the removal of missionary charges currently […]
October 16, 2020

Coal, hydro plants expected to mitigate Malampaya shutdown

By Adam J. Ang – October 14, 2020 | 7:11 pm from Business World WWW.NAPOCOR.GOV.PH THE possible uptick in power prices next month due to maintenance on the Malampaya field can be cushioned by dispatching more power from baseload coal […]
October 16, 2020

Senate may call inquiry to discuss post-Malampaya plans

By Adam J. Ang – October 14, 2020 | 7:09 pm from Business World SENATORS said they want to look into the government’s plan for Malampaya, the Philippines’ sole natural gas field, which is expected to be depleted within the […]
October 15, 2020

IEMOP sees La Niña cutting Luzon’s power consumption

By Lenie Lectura – October 14, 2020 from Business Mirror La Niña could dampen electricity demand in Luzon throughout the year, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). “Given the La Niña, there is a downtrend. […]