November 8, 2021

DOE shuns ‘coal phaseout’ in COP26 pledge

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 7, 2021, 12:30 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has steered clear of any commitment to phase out coal-fired power plants in the Philippines, as stipulated in its pledge to the […]
November 8, 2021

Permitting issue holds up 390-MW Ifugao hydroplant

By Alena Mae S. Flores – November 07, 2021 at 07:00 pm from manilastandard.net Renewable energy developer SN Aboitiz Power Corp. put on hold the development of the proposed $550-million, 390-megawatt Alimit hydropower complex in Ifugao province over permitting and […]
November 6, 2021

Spike in Meralco rates anticipated this November

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 5, 2021, 4:16 PM from Manila Bulletin Due to the liquid fuel shift of the gas plants and the incidents of ‘yellow alert’ during the 23-day shutdown of the Malampaya production facility, spike in […]
November 6, 2021

Aboitiz Power to tap ‘green financing’ for expansion power projects

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 5, 2021, 3:38 PM from Manila Bulletin Listed firm Aboitiz Power Corporation will be tapping green bonds as well as the clean energy-leaning loan facilities of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Finance […]