May 22, 2020

Meralco waives ‘convenience fee’

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 21, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Following a correspondence sent by Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced that it will temporarily waive the ₱47 convenience fee […]
May 21, 2020

Some coal plants defer shipments due to low power demand

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 20, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin A number of coal plants in the country have been deferring schedules of their coal deliveries because of declining electricity demand, not exactly a case of logistical […]
May 19, 2020

PNOC-EC acquires 10% in Uy’s acquisition of Malampaya stake

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 18, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin State-run Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) has firmed up its deal with businessman Dennis Uy’s UC Malampaya Philippines Pte. Ltd. to acquire 10 percent of the […]
May 18, 2020

DOE insists on FGen’s original LNG project completion

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 17, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The First Gen Corporation (FGen) has been urged to fast-track its floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) and complete it within the term of the Duterte administration. Energy […]