April 12, 2019

Senate rejects policy on LNG’s mandatory capacity purchase

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 11, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The proposed mandatory capacity purchase or off-take from liquefied natural gas (LNG) power projects is “dead on arrival” at the Senate Committee on Energy as it does […]
April 12, 2019

DOE ready to address power shortage: Palace

By EJ Roque – April 10, 2019, 8:22 pm from Philippine News Agency MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday expressed optimism that the Department of Energy (DOE) is ready to respond to any power crisis that the country may face. “I’m sure […]
April 11, 2019

ERC, DOE commit to act on PSAs for power projects

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 10, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin With decrepit infrastructure and lack of firm investment commitments, the Department of Energy (DOE) and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) have finally been prompted to act on pending […]
April 10, 2019

No new power projects committed

Amid increase in demand   By Myrna M. Velasco – April 9, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Despite the string of yellow alerts or thinning power reserves straining Luzon grid to breaking point, the Department of Energy (DOE) has […]