April 11, 2018

Coal share in power generation inches closer to 50% nationwide

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 10, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Coal-fired power plants have been reinforcing their foothold in the country’s generation mix with a share inching up to 49.6-percent as of end last year, based on […]
April 10, 2018

Layug quitting post as NREB chairman

By Myrna Velasco – April 9, 2018, 2:40 PM from Manila Bulletin The chairman of the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB), lawyer Jose M. Layug, has reportedly submitted his resignation to Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi effective April 30 this […]
April 7, 2018

34 energy projects seeking fast-track okay under EO30

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 6, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin At least 34 multi-billion dollars worth of energy projects are now lodged with the Department of Energy (DOE), all seeking fast-track approvals within the ambit of Executive […]
April 5, 2018

WESM operator on rebirth with new corporate entity

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 4, 2018 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will have its rebirth via a new corporate entity – the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines […]