January 16, 2023

Lotilla implements DOE reorganization

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 13, 2023, 3:12 PM from Manila Bulletin Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla has implemented the organizational restructuring of his department that seeks to right-size the bureaucracy, strengthen its services to the public and the […]
January 13, 2023

No firm deal on ‘gas swapping’ for Ilijan plant – DOE

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 12, 2023, 2:26 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has indicated that the propounded “gas swapping deal” to enable the operation of the Ilijan gas-fired power plant during the summer months […]
January 12, 2023

‘Expensive’ replacement power hikes Meralco rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 10, 2023, 2:03 PM from Manila Bulletin The comparatively expensive replacement power capacities secured from a power plant of the Aboitiz group and hefty purchases from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) had partly […]
January 12, 2023

DOE won’t rule out brownouts this year

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 10, 2023, 3:47 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is trying to paint a scenario that Luzon grid will still have supply despite forecasts of strained reserves. At the same time, […]