February 1, 2017

NGCP buys 18 power transformers worth P1.346B

By Lenie Lectura – January 31, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed an order for 18 power transformers worth $27 million (P1.346 billion). ABB said it received the order “to design, supply and commission 18 transformers.” ABB is a […]
January 31, 2017

Meralco, SPDC sign Ipsa deal during shutdown of Malampaya

By Lenie Lectura – January 30, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Strategic Power Development Corp. (SPDC), a subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp., have entered into an interim power-supply agreement (Ipsa) for the purchase and supply of electricity […]
January 31, 2017

New EO meant to streamline approval for energy projects

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 30, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Duterte administration’s economic team has started fleshing out the parameters of a proposed Executive Order (EO) that would streamline approval processes for energy projects. Energy Secretary Alfonso […]
January 30, 2017

Duterte backs coal plants

by Alena Mae S. Flores – January 29, 2017 at 10:00 pm from Manila Standard Today President Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines will continue to use coal in power generation but will implement new technologies to minimize emissions. “But for as long as […]