May 27, 2021

DoE calls stake sale in Malampaya operator a ‘private transaction’

By Angelica Y. Yang – May 24, 2021 | 8:05 pm from Business World PHILSTAR THE Department of Energy (DoE) said Monday that the sale of Malampaya gas field operator Shell Philippines Exploration B.V.’s (SPEx) participating interest to Udenna Corp. […]
May 27, 2021

House committee approves bill extending term of joint energy commission

By Angelica Y. Yang – May 24, 2021 | 8:03 pm from Business Mirror THE HOUSE Committee of Energy approved a bill that will extend the term of the joint congressional energy commission (JCEC), an oversight body in charge of […]
May 25, 2021

DoE targets June launch for new WESM setup

By Angelica Y. Yang – May 23, 2021 | 6:23 pm from Business World   THE Department of Energy (DoE) hopes to launch by June 26 various rule changes to the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM), which will reduce the […]
May 25, 2021

Industry lobby bats for ‘clean coal’ role in achieving net zero

By Angelica Y. Yang – May 23, 2021 | 6:22 pm from Business World REUTERS GOVERNMENTS must consider all available technologies, including advances in “clean coal,” in their strategies for achieving net-zero emissions, a UK-based coal industry group said last […]