August 19, 2024

Holcim, First Gen ink power supply deal

By Lenie Lectura – August 19, 2024 from Business Mirror Holcim Philippines Inc. has tapped First Gen Corp. (First Gen) for the supply of electricity from a geothermal energy source to run the cement maker’s plants in Mindanao. Under an […]
August 16, 2024

Meralco cleared to hike power cost by P0.33 per kWh

By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 15, 2024, 7:30 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved power retailer Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) bid to implement an increase of up to P0.33 per kilowatt-hour to recover the fuel […]
August 14, 2024

FGEN sees gas, RE portfolio help attain consumer goals

By Lenie Lectura – August 14, 2024 from Business Mirror FIRST Gen Corp. (PSE: FGEN) announced last Tuesday its gas and renewables portfolio would help large-scale power consumers achieve their sustainability and decarbonization goals. The Lopez-led firm is positioning itself […]
August 12, 2024

MGen withdraws bid for 796-MW CBK hydropower plants in Laguna

By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 11, 2024, 7:00 pm from manilastandard.net Meralco PowerGen Corp. decided to withdraw its bid for the privatization of the 796.64-megawatt Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Lumban, Majayjay and Kalayaan, Laguna. “On […]