40th Anniversary of geothermal power generation at Tiwi, Philippines
Commercial operation of the Tiwi geothermal power plant in the Philippines started in May 1979, so now 40 years ago. The geothermal field of Tiwi is located at Mt. Malinao in the Province of Albay in the Philippines, ca 350 km southeast of Manila. “On May 15, 1979 the first National Power Corporation (NPC) 55MWe […]
444 gas stations found imposing higher tax
MANILA, Philippines — Over 400 gas stations have already imposed additional excise tax on fuel products as the Department of Energy (DOE) continues to monitor the industry for the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law’s proper implementation. The DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) said yesterday it has received 444 reports on the retail […]
5 Philippine cities to lead $3.8-billion electric vehicle drive
Five major cities in the Philippines will spearhead the electric vehicle (EV) and charging infrastructure deployment under a partnership between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido), it was announced Friday.
5.0 MW Genset ready to support new energy source in Isabela City
ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Feb 5 (PIA) – The 5.0 MW Generating Set of Basilan Diesel Power Plant of the National Power Corporation was inaugurated at the BASELCO Compound, Binuangan Barangay, Isabela City on Tuesday (Feb 2).
5% biodiesel blend to save P13-B in foreign exchange
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) plan to increase the biodiesel blend to 5.0 percent by volume (B5) this year is seen to translate to P13 billion in foreign exchange (forex) savings for the Philippines.
5% of gas stations prematurely implemented excise tax hike: DOE
MANILA — The Department of Energy (DOE) said 444 retail stations or around 5 percent of all gas stations in the country have prematurely implemented the second tranche of excise tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law. In a press briefing Thursday, DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said the department will […]
59 electric cooperatives fail to get power suppliers’ nod to lift minimum charges
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 22) – There are 59 electric cooperatives which failed to get favor from their power suppliers to lift the minimum energy off-take in a bid to reduce the power rates of electric consumers, said a power cooperative group. Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc. (PHILRECA) General Manager and Executive Director Janeene Colingan […]
6 power plants on outage; brownouts expected in Luzon grid
MANILA – Rotational brownouts are expected in Luzon between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) declared the grid under red alert status during this period.
63 MW solar project completed in Philippines as part of 5 GW renewables plan
The 63 MWp solar project is located in the Luzon region of the Philippines and has been exporting power to the grid since April 25, 2021. MEM provided engineering, design, and construction services, alongside its Filipino partner, Sidcore Consulting.
72MW Solar farm hits full capacity
The 72 megawatts (MW) Arayat-Mexico solar farm of ACEN in Pampanga has reached its full energization last month, only less than a year after it broke ground.