January 7, 2021

Energy dep’t, ERC seek more time to comment on Senate gas bill

By Angelica Y. Yang – January 5, 2021 | 7:49 pm from Business World   REUTERS THE Department of Energy (DoE) and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said that they will submit their detailed comments on the proposed midstream natural gas […]
January 6, 2021

Viewpoint: Bidding for power supply contracts above board, says Meralco

By Ronnel W. Domingo – 04:05 AM January 06, 2021 from Philippine Daily Inquirer / @inquirerdotnet Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) maintains that its ongoing efforts to secure additional electricity supply through competitive bidding of contracts are above board as these […]
January 6, 2021

Meralco targets electrification of entire franchise area this year

By Danessa Rivera – January 3, 2021 – 12:00am from The Philippine Star Meralco senior vice president and head of networks Ronnie Aperocho said the company is spending P1.1 billion for the remaining projects under the Meralco Electrification Program. STAR/File […]
January 6, 2021

DoE studying RE, hydrogen, nuclear as alternatives to conventional fuels

By Angelica Y. Yang – January 3, 2021 | 6:56 pm from Business World REUTERS ENERGY DEPARTMENT Spokesman Felix William B. Fuentebella said the agency is looking into adding more renewable energy (RE), nuclear, and hydrogen-based power in preparation for any possible […]