May 6, 2019

Several GenCos fail to submit outage reports – ERC

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 5, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has found several power generation companies (GenCos) violating industry rules, including non-submission of plant outage reports, hence regulatory penalties will likely be […]
May 6, 2019

Cusi wants SPEX to file new application

For Malampaya license extension By Myrna M. Velasco – May 5, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi is requiring the Malampaya consortium to file a new application with the Department of Energy (DOE) on the […]
May 5, 2019

DOE admits only one power plant inspected out of 22 forced outages

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 4, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Despite its mandate under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) that it shall ensure reliable, quality and sufficient power supply for the country, the Department of […]
May 5, 2019

Consunji company taps Japanese consultants for Calaca power plant

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 4, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Consunji-owned firm SEM Calaca Power Corporation (SCPC) has engaged a consortium of foreign firms as technical consultant for its 600-megawatt coal fired power plant in Batangas. In […]