August 31, 2020

Limited Malampaya output prompts fuel shift

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 31, 2020, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The gas production restriction at the Malampaya field has prompted fuel shift of the country’s gas-fired power plants, which may consequently trigger hikes in electricity rates. As […]
August 28, 2020

Meralco penalized for ‘confusing’ bills

By Lenie Lectura – August 28, 2020 from Business Mirror The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) was ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to pay a fine of P19 million and provide over P200 million in discount to lifeline customers. […]
August 27, 2020

SMC Global keen on joining auction for Meralco power supply requirement

By Lenie Lectura – August 27, 2020 from Business Mirror SMC Global Power Holdings Corp., the power unit of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), may participate in the competitive auction for 1,800megawatts (MW) of Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) power capacity […]
August 18, 2020

‘MGen to commission solar plant this year’

By Lenie Lectura – August 17, 2020 from Business Mirror Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation arm of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), said it is on track to switch on its 50-megawatt (MW) solar power project by end […]