February 2, 2017

Gov’t set to require technology upgrade

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 1, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin To pare carbon emissions, President Rodrigo Duterte declared that the government will be requiring an upgrade in coal-fired plant technology deployments, primarily for ongoing greenfield power projects and […]
February 2, 2017

COA clears ERC chair over allegations on AVP contract

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 1, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin A report of the Commission on Audit (COA) has vindicated Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairman Jose Vicente B. Salazar, as he was cleared of any alleged irregularities in […]
February 2, 2017

DOE, ERC eye WESM power price-cap adjustment amid Malampaya shutdown

By Lenie Lectura – February 1, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is currently evaluating if there is a need to adjust the price ceiling on power traded at the spot market. This, after the energy department raised the possibility […]
February 2, 2017

NGCP study shows feasibility of VisMin grid interconnection

By Lenie Lectura – February 1, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Wednesday released the results of a study that will interconnect the Visayas and Mindanao grids. “The NGCP is pleased to report we already finished the hydrographic […]