December 6, 2016

DOE changes tack on energy mix: no cap, no quota on technologies

By Myrna M. Velasco – December 5, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is changing the proposed energy mix metrics, as the measure propounded under the Duterte administration shall be based on a “70-20-10 formula” in […]
December 1, 2016

Desco gets 80% in Iriga geothermal service bloc

by Alena Mae S. Flores – November 30, 2016 from Manila Standard Today The Energy Department approved the transfer of an 80-percent stake in Iriga geothermal service contract from Basic Energy Corp. to local company Desco Inc. “Yes, it’s already approved,” said Arnel […]
December 1, 2016

Electricity galore: From shortage to oversupply

By Lenie Lectura – November 30, 2016 from Business Mirror TOWARD the end of the Aquino administration, the government was scrambling to avert a looming power crisis in Luzon, while Mindanao was already experiencing rotational brownouts. Now, power-industry stakeholders fear there could be […]
November 28, 2016

DOE addresses Mindanao’s higher power rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 27, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin With the grid’s supply source diverting massively from traditionally cheaper hydro, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi is now sorting out solution to Mindanao’s dilemma over relatively pricier power […]