October 3, 2024

EDC secures geothermal exploration permit in Indonesia

By Gabriell Christel Galang – Oct 2, 2024 02:52 PM from Manila Bulletin First Gen Corporation’s all-renewable energy arm, Energy Development Corp. (EDC), has received preliminary survey assignments and exploration (PSPE) for two greenfield geothermal projects in Indonesia. During the […]
October 3, 2024

Alternergy bets on renewable energy as government’s top choice

By Gabriell Christel Galang – Oct 2, 2024 02:19 PM from Manila Bulletin Recent discussions have emerged about expanding nuclear energy in the Philippines, but the government continues to prioritize renewable energy (RE) in adjusting the country’s energy mix. During […]
September 18, 2024

DOE still ‘undecided’ on pleaded approval for Meralco’s Atimonan coal plant

BY Myrna M. Velasco – Sep 17, 2024 08:40 AM from Manila Bulletin At a glance For the Atimonan project, MGen penciled in $3.0 billion worth of investments that shall be funneled into its development; and the facility will be […]
September 18, 2024

SMPC eyeing Japan as new export market for coal

BY Myrna M. Velasco – Sep 17, 2024 09:49 AM from Manila Bulletin At a glance SMPC’s long-time export markets – primarily China, as well as South Korea and Brunei Darussalam – are still gobbling up shipments from the Semirara […]