July 6, 2021

At least 3 coal plants cease operations

By Jordeene B. Lagare – July 5, 2021 from The Manila Times At least three coal-fired power plant projects in the provinces of Cebu and Quezon have discontinued operations, according to the Department of Energy (DoE). In a correspondence, Mario Marasigan, director of the DoE’s Electric […]
July 6, 2021

House bill seeks to allow gov’t to own power plants, halt hydro privatization

By Bianca Angelica D. Añago – July 5, 2021 | 8:20 pm from Business World PSALM.GOV.PH A BILL has been filed at the House of Representatives which would allow the government to operate and own power plants in the interest […]
July 6, 2021

PHL hydro capacity additions seen topping 1 gigawatt by 2030

By Angelica Y. Yang – July 4, 2021 | 6:55 pm from Business World HEDCOR.COM THE PHILIPPINES is projected to increase its hydropower capacity by 1.1 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, with pumped storage plants accounting for more than half of […]
July 5, 2021

‘Manufacturing resurgence to boost Meralco profits’

BY LENIE LECTURA – JULY 5, 2021 from Business Mirror The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects “better” profits for 2021 compared to last year due to improving electricity sales. “I think our volumes will be higher this year and I […]