September 23, 2017

Meralco’s Abuse of Market Power Corrals Generators Into a Meralco Cartel …..With Long Term Implications (Part 1)

David Celestra Tan, MSK 21 September2017 Meralco’s public service franchise specifically prohibits it from engaging “ in any activity that will constitute an abuse of market power such as but not limited to, unfair trade practices, monopolistic schemes and any […]
September 18, 2017

Power producers face tough times on oversupply, pricing

By Lenie Lectura – September 18, 2017 from Business Mirror COMPANIES engaged in power generation may face tougher times ahead on account of a foreseen capacity oversupply and tough pricing condition. AC Energy Holdings Inc., which has installed around 1,000 megawatts (MW) last […]
June 19, 2017

DOE clears 8 power projects

By Lenie Lectura – June 18, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) has cleared eight power projects, including three from a unit of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), for the conduct of a grid impact study. A clearance for the conduct […]
March 9, 2017

Government resets Malaya thermal plant bidding to March 30

By Lenie Lectura – March 8, 2017 from Business Mirror THE government has rescheduled the bidding for the 650-megawatt (MW) Malaya thermal-power plant mainly due to a new requirement that is seriously being considered to be included in the terms of reference. Originally, […]