May 25, 2021

DoE targets June launch for new WESM setup

By Angelica Y. Yang – May 23, 2021 | 6:23 pm from Business World   THE Department of Energy (DoE) hopes to launch by June 26 various rule changes to the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM), which will reduce the […]
May 25, 2021

Industry lobby bats for ‘clean coal’ role in achieving net zero

By Angelica Y. Yang – May 23, 2021 | 6:22 pm from Business World REUTERS GOVERNMENTS must consider all available technologies, including advances in “clean coal,” in their strategies for achieving net-zero emissions, a UK-based coal industry group said last […]
May 24, 2021

Shorter WESM trading interval to start next month – DOE

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 24, 2021, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy has finally approved the long-awaited shorter trading interval for the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market to start next month. The short trading interval, from […]
May 24, 2021

Malampaya gas restriction cuts PH power supply

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 24, 2021, 5:30 AM from Manila Bulletin The restricted gas output of the Malampaya field since March this year has reduced overall electricity generation in the country by more than 400 megawatts, according to […]