October 4, 2021

Malampaya gas restriction hiked Meralco rates by P0.69/kWh

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 3, 2021, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The recurring gas restriction dilemma of the Malampaya field significantly accounted for the higher electric bills paid for by the customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) this […]
August 19, 2021

No comprehensive DOE plan yet for brownout-free elections

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 17, 2021, 3:16 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is painting a scenario that electricity supply will be enough during the election period next year, but the supply-demand outlook it presented […]
August 17, 2021

Gatchalian asks DOE to prepare for Malampaya shutdown

By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 13, 2021 at 05:48 pm from manilastandard.net Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday asked energy officials to ensure there will be no power outages when the Malampaya deep-water gas-to-power project goes on a 20-day […]
June 19, 2021

Luzon grid braces for another ‘perfect storm’ with 20-day Malampaya shutdown

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 18, 2021, 2:33 PM from Manila Bulletin As the Department of Energy (DOE) is not really keen on fixing the country’s power supply problems, Luzon grid may brace for another ‘perfect storm’ that could […]