Power News

February 9, 2023

PH studying China’s offer for nuclear power tieup

By Alena Mae S. Flores – February 8, 2023, 7:10 pm from manilastandard.net The Philippines is studying the offer of China for a possible nuclear energy partnership, which is an offshoot of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent visit to Beijing, […]
February 8, 2023

Spectrum bags new solar projects

BY LENIE LECTURA – FEBRUARY 8, 2023 from Business Mirror Spectrum, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has been tapped by Japanese food house Takoyatea and perfume label Aficionado for solar rooftop projects that will result in […]
February 8, 2023

WESM operator proposes more than P1b in market fees

By Alena Mae S. Flores – February 7, 2023, 7:30 pm from manilastandard.net The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines and the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. asked the Energy Regulatory Commission to approve the proposed market fees of P1.016 […]
February 7, 2023

NEA asks electric cooperatives to procure satellite phones

By Alena Mae S. Flores – February 6, 2023, 7:00 pm from manilastandard.net The National Electrification Administration said Monday it wants electric cooperatives to procure at least one satellite phone per EC for an efficient way of communication and reporting […]
February 7, 2023

HCG renews power supply deal with First Gen

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 6, 2023, 3:19 PM from Manila Bulletin Hocheng Philippines Corporation (HCG), a total bathroom solutions provider, has renewed its power supply agreement with First Gen Corporation of the Lopez group. The new lease on […]
February 6, 2023

4 firms keen on participating in Meralco auction for electricity requirement–exec

BY LENIE LECTURA – FEBRUARY 6, 2023 from Business Mirror   Four firms have expressed interest to participate in the competitive selection process (CSP) for the 180MW baseload and 300MW peaking requirements of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). Jose Ronald […]
February 6, 2023

Mabuhay Energy mulls 200MW RE projects

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 5, 2023, 8:30 PM from Manila Bulletin Industry newcomer Mabuhay Energy Corporation (MECO) is firming up the investment cost for its planned rollout of 200 megawatts of pure-renewable energy (RE) developments for implementation over […]
February 6, 2023

Meralco prepares to secure 480-MW supply for dry months

By Alena Mae S. Flores – February 5, 2023, 7:20 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. said over the weekend it expects to conclude the competitive selection process for the combined 480 megawatts of supply ahead of the […]
February 6, 2023

NEA reviews ratings of electric cooperatives

By Alena Mae S. Flores – February 5, 2023, 7:00 pm from manilastandard.net The National Electrification Administration plans to amend the categorization process of electric cooperatives to focus on their financial performance. “I want a reflection of the true state […]
February 4, 2023

Power rates likely higher in February—Meralco

By Alena Mae S. Flores February 3, 2023, 9:50 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. said Friday electricity rates may be higher in February following the lapse of a distribution-related refund. “While we have yet to receive final […]