Philippine Firm Targets New Gas Wells, Solar Investment
Philippine holding firm Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc aims to put new wells at the country’s only major natural gas project into commercial operation in 2026, and is seeking other fields to ensure long-term output, its CEO told Reuters on Wednesday.
DOE urges consumers to save power for summer
MANILA – Department of Energy (DOE) Raphael Lotilla has urged Filipinos to observe efficient use of electricity to help ensure the availability of sufficient power in preparation for the dry season when higher temperature triggers increase in demand.
Energy chief: We should be more open to nuclear energy
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 13) — The Philippines needs to diversify its sources of energy, including tapping nuclear power and reviving talks on oil and gas exploration with China, the country’s energy chief said on Monday.
DOST pitches 23-seater e-jeepney
MANILA, Philippines — A locally developed electric jeepney (e-jeepney) is being pitched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as an answer to the big challenge of implementing the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).
ACEN spending up to P70 billion this year as earnings grow
MANILA, Philippines — ACEN Corp. is preparing to spend P50 billion to P70 billion in capital expenditures this year to continue growing its renewable energy portfolio.
Philippines fuel prices to increase by up to P1.50/litre on March 7
Local oil companies will raise their pump prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene on Tuesday, March 7, by as much as P1.50 per liter.
Solarvest consortium bags EPCC project for Philippines rural solar programme
Solarvest Holdings Bhd in a consortium with Edward Marcs Philippines Inc has been appointed the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) solutions provider for a one-megawatt peak ground-mounted solar development in General Santos in Mindanao Island, Philippines
Shell, SEPH, DOE ink deal for EV charging stations powered by renewable energy
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp and Shell Energy Philippines (SEPH) signed a tripartite deal with the Department of Energy for the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations powered with renewable energy, the companies said on Monday.
Electric vehicles tax breaks pave way for ‘green traffic’ in Philippine roads, says Gatchalian
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that the newly imposed tax breaks for certain types of electric vehicles will help Filipinos adapt to the usage of EVs and help reduce carbon emissions. Gatchalian, the principal author of the Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), said Saturday that the modified tariff rates will […]
Energy projects in pipeline to help address power costs
Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella on Monday said energy projects in the pipeline will help the country in addressing high power costs.