Power News

June 14, 2018

Vietnam taking PH model on WESM establishment

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 13, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Beijing, China – State-run Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is sending teams to the Philippines to study and catch sight of a first-hand reference on how it can develop […]
June 14, 2018

Consumer group favors coal-fired power plants

By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 13, 2018 at 07:10 pm from manilastandard.net Consumer group Laban Konsyumer Inc. pushed for the continued use of coal for industries to ensure the steady prices of food and basic commodities. “Coal at […]
June 13, 2018

Devanadera inhibits on PSA decision for Atimonan plant

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 12, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Having been a legal consultant at the pre-development phase of the project, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Agnes T. Devanadera forthrightly told media that she will inhibit […]
June 13, 2018

DOE seeks views on 3 energy policies on exploration, usage

By Lenie Lectura – June 12, 2018 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) will solicit comments from the public on three proposed policies that will further strengthen its mandate to prepare plans and programs relative to energy exploration, […]
June 12, 2018

Transco motion for reconsideration on VMIP still pending with ERC

By Lenie Lectura – June 11, 2018 from Business Mirror THE National Transmission Corp. (Transco) said its motion for consideration filed with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in connection with the Visayas-Mindanao Interconnection Project (VMIP) remains pending. “We haven’t withdrawn […]
June 11, 2018

DOE to adjust power demand growth target

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 10, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin As this year’s peak demand target has already been breached and the Luzon grid frequently teetering into extreme tight reserves, the Department of Energy (DOE) indicated that […]
June 11, 2018

NGCP forms team to connect Mindanao grid to Visayas by 2020

By Lenie Lectura – June 10, 2018 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has formed a team to work on the P51.6-billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP), which aims to connect the Mindanao grid to the […]
June 9, 2018

IRENA helps JV secure funding for solar project

By Jordeene Sheex Lagare – June 8, 2018 from The Manila Times THE International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is trying help a local joint venture secure funding for a 1.3-megawatt (MW) solar project in Balayan City, Batangas. Surya Source Energy […]
June 9, 2018

FIT-All collections shortfall slashed to P4.5 billion

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 8, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The shortfall in collections of the feed-in-tariff allowance (FIT-All) from ratepayers will be cut to P4.5 billion this year from previously at roughly P8.0 billion – that […]
June 8, 2018

DOE finalizing $4-B Korean investments (in 4 energy projects)

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 7, 2018, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is expecting up to US$4.4 billion worth of capital flowing in – plus thousands of job creation – from prospective investments of […]