May 24, 2019

First Gen accelerates 2 gas-fired plants with 1,200MW capacity

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 23, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin First Gen Corporation is targeting to accelerate to construction phases its two new gas-fired power projects that could add up 1,200 megawatts (MW) to the country’s power […]
May 23, 2019

DOE starts enticing new power investments

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 22, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Without it admitting yet that it might have missed planning trajectories, the Department of Energy (DOE) is finally stepping up into inviting new power projects to satiate […]
May 21, 2019

DOE hastens power supply competitive biddings

In compliance to SC ruling By Myrna M. Velasco – May 20, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin To comply with a recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC), the Department of Energy (DOE) is finding ways how it can […]
May 20, 2019

SMC unit claims $6.19-B payment for Ilijan plant

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 19, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin South Premier Power Corp. (SPPC), the San Miguel Energy Corporation subsidiary for the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan gas-fired power plant, claimed that it already paid $6.19 billion (P289.1 billion) […]