February 20, 2021

DUs directed to ensure enough power supply for vaccine rollout

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 19, 2021, 6:24 AM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has directed all distribution utilities (DUs) to contract sufficient power capacity to ensure successful rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in various parts of […]
February 19, 2021

ERC regains jurisdiction over collusion cases

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 18, 2021, 5:29 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) was able to reclaim jurisdiction over hearings and investigation of cases of anti-competitive behavior or collusion raps against the power generation companies. […]
February 19, 2021

Damage on cable sets back NGCP’s cable link project

By Alena Mae S. Flores – February 18, 2021 at 06:45 pm from manilastandard.net National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said Thursday the completion of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project is facing delays beyond the December target following the damage sustained […]
February 19, 2021

Energy dep’t clears 3 geothermal bidders for next auction stage

By Angelica Y. Yang – February 16, 2021 | 8:07 pm from Business World THE Department of Energy (DoE) has allowed three geothermal companies to proceed to the next stage of the open and competitive selection process round three (OCSP3), […]