February 2, 2017

Govt readies review of NGCP concession

by Alena Mae S. Flores – February 01, 2017 at 09:15 pm from Manila Standard today The newly-appointed president of National Transmission Corp. wants to review the government’s concession agreement with National Grid Corp. of the Philippines in a bid to create a […]
February 1, 2017

Alsons Power still keen on bidding for hydro projects in Mindanao

By Lenie Lectura – January 31, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Alsons Power Group is still very much interested to bid for the hydroelectric power plants along the Agus and Pulangi Rivers in Mindanao. “We are waiting for the TOR [terms of reference]. […]
February 1, 2017

NGCP buys 18 power transformers worth P1.346B

By Lenie Lectura – January 31, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed an order for 18 power transformers worth $27 million (P1.346 billion). ABB said it received the order “to design, supply and commission 18 transformers.” ABB is a […]
December 24, 2016

Coal-price volatility may force DOE to revise energy-mix policy next year

By Lenie Lectura – December 23, 2016 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) is contemplating on the possibility of amending a year-old circular to accommodate a new energy-mix policy. Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella, in an interview, said the Competitive […]