April 12, 2019

Senate rejects policy on LNG’s mandatory capacity purchase

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 11, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The proposed mandatory capacity purchase or off-take from liquefied natural gas (LNG) power projects is “dead on arrival” at the Senate Committee on Energy as it does […]
March 22, 2019

ERC dismisses 8-year-old petition on system loss rules for power system

By Victor V. Saulon – March 20, 2019 | 10:43 pm from Business World Meralco workers check on an electric meter at a barangay in Quezon City. — BW FILE PHOTO   THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has dismissed for being […]
December 7, 2018

Competition commission approves Kepco-Solar Philippines deal

By Anna Leah E. Gonzales – December 07, 2018 from The Manila Times The country’s antitrust watchdog has approved Kepco Philippines Holdings, Inc.’s acquisition of a 38-percent stake in Solar Philippines Calatagan Corp. In a decision dated December 4, the […]
October 23, 2018

PNOC seeking joint venture partner for LNG hub in Batangas

By Victor V. Saulon, Sub-editor – October 23, 2018 | 12:07 am from Business World   PHILIPPINE National Oil Co. (PNOC), the commercial arm of the Energy department, has formally invited interested bidders to participate as its joint venture partner […]