July 31, 2024

Meralco studies building larger nuclear power plants

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 30, 2024, 8:20 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is studying the development of bigger nuclear power plants including conventional nuclear facilities to secure the country’s future energy requirements, top […]
July 31, 2024

2 energy companies pursue oil, gas exploration in Palawan

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 30, 2024, 7:00 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday two companies completed the 3D seismic surveys in Palawan in line with the government’s efforts to boost petroleum exploration, enhance […]
July 27, 2024

PNOC to test vertical axis wind turbines in Napocor’s SPUG sites

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 26, 2024, 9:25 pm from manilastandard.net State-run Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) and National Power Corp. (NPC) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to test solar and wind hybrid systems utilizing […]
July 27, 2024

PSALM begins Mindanao coal plant’s retirement, repurposing

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 26, 2024, 9:20 pm from manilastandard.net State-owned Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) said Friday it started preparations for the early retirement or repurposing of the 210-megawatt Mindanao coal-fired power plant […]