October 23, 2019

ERC, DOE craft consumer protection measures

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 22, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and Department of Energy (DOE) have firmed up a covenant that will enhance ‘consumer protection’ measures in the liberalized electricity sector. The […]
October 16, 2019

Thin reserves put Luzon grid on yellow alert again

By Lenie Lectura -October 16, 2019 from Business Mirror In Photo: An overhead power line used for electricity transmission and distribution across large distances is seen in Bulacan. FOR the second consecutive day this month, the Luzon grid was placed […]
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 15, 2019

Biomass now open to 100% foreign stake

By Jordeene B. Lagare – October 14, 2019 from The Manila Times FOREIGN companies can now fully own and operate biomass power plants in the Philippines under a recently signed policy from the Department of Energy (DoE). The DoE’s newly-released […]