February 1, 2017

NGCP buys 18 power transformers worth P1.346B

By Lenie Lectura – January 31, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed an order for 18 power transformers worth $27 million (P1.346 billion). ABB said it received the order “to design, supply and commission 18 transformers.” ABB is a […]
January 31, 2017

Meralco, SPDC sign Ipsa deal during shutdown of Malampaya

By Lenie Lectura – January 30, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Strategic Power Development Corp. (SPDC), a subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp., have entered into an interim power-supply agreement (Ipsa) for the purchase and supply of electricity […]
January 30, 2017

ACR expects power projects to boost revenue and profit

By Lenie Lectura – January 29, 2017 from Business Mirror ALSONS Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR) expects its power projects to provide a bigger boost to revenue and profit, its top official said. “We are hoping the completion of our power project will be […]
January 28, 2017

Malampaya shutdown starts today

By Lenie Lectura – January 28, 2017 from Business Mirror Power-industry stakeholders have finalized contingency plans that would address a possible supply-deficiency scenario during the 20-day shutdown of the Malampaya gas facility, which supplies 40 percent of the Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) requirement, […]