March 14, 2024

Mindanao power retail competition to start March 26

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 13, 2024, 7:20 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy (DOE) said Wednesday the retail competition and open access (RCOA) and green energy option program (GEOP) in Mindanao will start on March 26. […]
March 14, 2024

PH electricity pricing: Is imported LNG pricier than Malampaya gas?

By Ray S. Eñano – March 13, 2024, 6:45 pm from manilastandard.net “The Malampaya gas producer believes so—but Meralco thinks otherwise.” The results of the supply auction for 1,200 megawatts of electricity have elicited mixed responses from contending major generation […]
March 11, 2024

DOE, Mainstream sign 2 wind contracts with 440-MW capacity

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 10, 2024, 8:15 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy (DOE) signed two 25-year wind energy service contracts (WESCs) with Mainstream Renewable Power to develop onshore wind projects in Luzon and Visayas with […]
March 11, 2024

Meralco declares failed bidding for 260-MW interim peaking power supply

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 10, 2024, 7:45 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) declared again as failed bidding the competitive selection process for its 260-megawatt interim peaking power supply requirement, after it did not […]