February 4, 2023

Power rates likely higher in February—Meralco

By Alena Mae S. Flores February 3, 2023, 9:50 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. said Friday electricity rates may be higher in February following the lapse of a distribution-related refund. “While we have yet to receive final […]
January 31, 2023

DOE aims to scrap barriers blocking power investments

BY LENIE LECTURA – JANUARY 31, 2023 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) wants to remove “stumbling blocks” that prevent the entry of new investors in the Philippine power sector. Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said one of the […]
January 31, 2023

DOE aims ‘no rate hike’ on Malampaya shutdown

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 30, 2023, 3:23 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is aiming for a “no rate hike” scenario that will result from the two-week shutdown of the Malampaya gas production facility this […]
January 30, 2023

Meralco, Panay Energy asked to justify supply deal termination

By Alena Mae S. Flores – January 29, 2023, 6:55 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission asked Panay Energy Development Corp., owner of two coal-fired power plants in Iloilo City, to explain its fuel losses amounting to P1.4 billion […]