June 24, 2021

Drop in power demand cuts spot market prices–IEMOP

BY LENIE LECTURA – JUNE 23, 2021 from Business Mirror The average Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) price dropped to P6.53 per kilowatt hour (kWh) from June 1 to 20 as demand for electricity eased compared to last month. “For […]
June 2, 2021

Rotating brownouts may last until June 7

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 1, 2021, 2:48 PM from Manila Bulletin WESM electricity prices rise In the midst of a pandemic that the government is struggling to  fully address efficiently, Filipino consumers are being slapped with added burdens […]
March 31, 2021

SNAP steps back on implementation of $1.0-B Alimit hydro project

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 31, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The joint venture of Norwegian firm SN Power and Aboitiz Power Corporation would be stepping back on the implementation of the proposed $1.0 billion Alimit hydropower project […]
January 16, 2021

DOE moves to avert ‘summer brownouts’

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 15, 2021, 2:43 PM from Manila Bulletin With plant shutdowns bringing power grids to breaking points again, the Department of Energy (DOE) nudged power plant owners to re-align their maintenance activities to avoid brownouts […]