July 13, 2021

WESM eases prudential guarantee, dispatch requirements for Mindanao grid

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 12, 2021, 2:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) is temporarily enforcing ‘relaxed rules’ – for at least three months, on the prudential requirement (PR) as well […]
July 12, 2021

DOE eyes 13 MTPA capacity in LNG terminals

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 12, 2021, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is targeting 13 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity that will be imported into the country […]
July 11, 2021

NEA sets ‘smooth turnover’ of power coops to BARMM

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 9, 2021, 4:15 PM from Manila Bulletin Government-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) has already started the process for the targeted smooth turnover of the electric cooperatives (ECs) that shall be placed under the supervision […]
July 10, 2021

Meralco rates up by P0.2353/kWh in July billing

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 9, 2021, 1:20 PM from Manila Bulletin The customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will have to brace for higher electric bills this month, as the utility firm’s overall tariff had been up by […]