March 22, 2021

DOE courting investors for 69 off-grid areas

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 21, 2021, 7:30 AM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently enticing investors to funnel capital in at least 69 areas that are classified as “underserved” and “unserved” domains when it […]
March 19, 2021

SMC opts out of Malampaya stake bidding

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 18, 2021, 3:59 PM from Manila Bulletin Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has decided not to submit a tender for the 45-percent stake in the multi-billion Malampaya gas field venture that is currently […]
March 18, 2021

ERC seeks industry inputs on rate-setting revision for power utilities

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 17, 2021, 3:50 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is soliciting inputs from industry stakeholders on the targeted modification of the tariff-setting scheme that will be enforced to power distribution utilities […]
March 17, 2021

Meralco PowerGen sets ‘rebranding’ on Bulacan solar project

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 17, 2021, 8:00 AM from Manila Bulletin Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), the power generation investment arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be pursuing a rebranding of its 50-megawatt PowerSource First Bulacan Solar Inc. […]