PLN to Build 210 MW Solar Projects for Amazon; First for Indonesia
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has given his nod to the Department of Energy’s plan to explore and develop the country’s offshore wind (OSW) potential as a source of clean and sustainable energy, Malacañang announced Wednesday.
Philippines saved P4.5B in fossil fuel costs through solar generation — report
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines saved $78 million in fossil fuel spending through solar generation in the first half of 2022 even though the country has yet to maximize its solar potential, according to a report released Thursday.
Copenhagen Energy eyes 4GW-plus offshore wind off Philippines
Danish developer Copenhagen Energy has secured sites for three offshore wind farms in the Philippines that could have a combined capacity of more than 4GW. It has formed three separate special purpose vehicles – with PetroGreen Energy Corporation, the renewable energy unit of private Filipino energy firm PetroEnergy Resources Corporation as an equal partner – […]
Philippines to open door to LNG imports next year with 3 terminals
Three government-approved LNG import terminal projects in the Philippines are expected to begin commercial operations in early 2023, marking the birth of the country’s liquefied natural gas industry, a senior energy official said on Tuesday.
Luzon power plants back to normal ops after ‘Karding’ onslaught
Power plants in Luzon are back to normal operation Monday after Super Typhoon “Karding” hit over the weekend, raising the storm signal in Central Luzon to Signal No. 5.
DoE completes Natural Gas Development Plan
THE Department of Energy (DOE) and the University of the Philippines Statistical Center Research Foundation Inc. (UPSCRFI), through its Gas Policy Development Project (GPDP), have completed the Natural Gas Development Plan (NGDP) that would help guide regulators, policymakers, and investors on the development of the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Industry (PDNGI).
Philippines eyes investments on modular nuclear plants from US companies
The Philippines is looking at possible investments from US companies on the setting up of modular nuclear power plants in select areas in the country, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Thursday evening.
Power consumers entitled to over ₱200-billion refund from Meralco, other distributors — lawmaker
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and other local power distributors owe customers about ₱205 billion in refunds from their consumption in the past six years, a lawmaker said Sunday.
Include unplanned outages trend in power forecast: PEMC
The Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) has called for a “realistic forecast” of power supply that would include the trend of forced outages of power generation plants to secure reliable electricity sources throughout the years.
Philippines to hit net zero emissions by 2050, says Finnish firm Wärtsilä
The Philippines would hit net zero emissions by 2050 through renewable-based power systems, backed by grid balancing engines and energy storage, according to Finnish energy technology company Wärtsilä.