May 14, 2018

Electric coops worried over entry of private firms in rural areas

By REY G. PANALIGAN – 12 May 2018 from Manila Bulletin More than 100 electric cooperatives (ECs) which are non-stock and non-profit organizations have expressed apprehensions over the government’s plan to allow private corporations to enter the rural electrification business […]
May 8, 2018

Siemens eyes power generation venture (To serve PH industrial zones)

By Myrna M. Velasco – Updated May 7, 2018, 10:24 PM from Manila Bulletin BERLIN, Germany – Siemens AG, which is generally into supplying turbines and turnkey contractor of energy plants, is eyeing this time to venture into power generation, […]
May 8, 2018

8 firms vie for Malaya plant O&M contract

By Myrna M. Velasco – Updated May 7, 2018, 12:46 PM from Manila Bulletin At least eight firms have advanced interest on the operation and maintenance (O&M) deal for the 650-megawatt Malaya thermal power facility that state-run Power Sector Assets […]
April 30, 2018

Duterte wants adequate security measures in place before considering nuclear program

By Genalyn Kabiling – 29 April 2018 from Manila Bulletin President Duterte wants to ensure that adequate security measures are in place before considering a nuclear energy program in the country. The President made the remarks amid reports that the Department […]