October 4, 2017

EO 30 still ‘stuck’ at projects identification and IRR crafting

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 2, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin It is an edict that promises to streamline energy project approvals within 30 days, but almost three months now and counting, Executive Order 30 (EO30) is still stuck […]
August 29, 2017

DOE sets criteria on ‘energy projects of national significance’

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 26, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) would still need to put in order the criteria for what shall be classified as “energy projects of national significance” (EPNS) under […]
August 29, 2017

DOE all set for new nuclear power study

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 27, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin With approval-in-principle already secured by the Department of Energy (DOE) on its proposed budget of P50 million for a feasibility study, the government may already set sail […]
April 11, 2017

Luzon grid threatened with rolling brownouts due to thin power reserve

by Myrna M. Velasco – April 10, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Luzon grid inched close into having rolling brownouts on Monday as system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) raised power system condition to “red alert status” […]