August 12, 2021

DOE warns of ‘thin power supply’ in May 2022 elections

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 11, 2021, 2:48 PM from Manila Bulletin The boom-and-bust cycle in the electric power industry will not likely spare the country’s May 9, 2022 elections from rotational blackouts following the Department of Energy’s (DOE) […]
August 2, 2021

No assurance from DOE of blackout-free elections

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 2, 2021, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin While power interruptions are often blamed for alleged cheating every elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) has not given any assurance that rotating blackouts will not happen […]
July 28, 2021

PXP Energy wants to resume petroleum exploration in WPS

BY LENIE LECTURA – JULY 27, 2021 from Business Mirror Pangilinan-led PXP Energy Corp. is prepared to resume oil exploration activities in disputed waters in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even without a partner. PXP holds a 78.98-percent operating interest […]
July 21, 2021

DOE steps up drive for investors in offshore wind projects

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 20, 2021, 3:35 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) will be stepping up on its drive to entice investors into the country’s embryonic offshore wind project developments. 20611 The department is […]