October 27, 2019

DOE explores potential of hydrogen as energy source

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 26, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing pitch for hydrogen as added option for the future energy resources that can be utilized in the Philippine energy sector. […]
October 25, 2019

Duterte orders strict compliance by power plants

Efficiency, environmental standards   By Myrna M. Velasco – October 24, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that the power plants operating in the country are strictly complying […]
October 16, 2019

P56-billion PHL’s 1st supercritical coal-fired power plant switches on in Quezon

By Lenie Lectura -October 16, 2019 from Business Mirror MAUBAN, Quezon—San Buenaventura Power Ltd. Co. (SBPL) inaugurated here the country’s first supercritical coal-fired power plant, providing Luzon 500 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity. The P56.2-billion power plant started commercial operations last […]
October 11, 2019

Malampaya’s finite bounty spurs hectic race for more renewables, other oil-gas fields

By Lenie Lectura -October 10, 2019 from Business Mirror Malampaya Phases 2 and 3, located some 50 km offshore from Palawan THE Philippines continues to be confronted with energy supply challenges.  But one that has to be dealt with immediately is […]