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Indonesia’s Pertamina buys 20 percent of CREC for $115 million

By Brix Lelis | 1 day ago

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC), chaired by tycoon Edgar Saavedra, has sealed a $115-million (P6.7 billion) investment...

Business

COMMENTARY | Why the Philippines needs a balanced energy mix – now more than ever

By Nic Satur Jr. | 1 day ago

While the Philippines strives for a sustainable energy future, the present demands a pragmatic approach.

Science and Environment

Meralco’s 5RP begins in July – ERC

By Brix Lelis | 13 days ago

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has moved the start of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)’s  fifth regulatory...

Business

Renewable energy dominates green lane-certified projects

By Brix Lelis | 13 days ago

The Board of Investments (BOI) has endorsed 176 projects worth P4.54 trillion for expedited licensing and permit processing,...

Business

Nickel Asia unit forges retail supply deal with AboitizPower

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas | December 28, 2024 - 12:00am

The energy firm of Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) has entered into a power supply agreement (PSA) with the retail electricity supplier...

Business

Supply woes

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes | December 28, 2024 - 12:00am

As the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, the Philippines’ energy demand will increase rapidly over the next 25 years.

Business

Top 10 energy news of 2024

By Bienvenido Oplas Jr. | December 27, 2024 - 12:00am

Here is my list of the most significant power and energy stories for 2024.

Business

Energy security

By Joe Zaldarriaga | December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Earlier this year, our country battled the El Niño phenomenon, which led to record-breaking temperatures and heat indices. Despite all the preparations, Luzon recorded an all-time high power demand, which...

Business

ACEN allots P70 billion for capex in 2025

By Brix Lelis | December 23, 2024 - 12:00am

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is allocating P70 billion in capital expenditure (capex) next year to fuel its growth and further strengthen...

Business

Quinta comm to seek P206 billion energy ‘refund’

By Delon Porcalla | December 23, 2024 - 12:00am

The quinta committee of the House of Representatives has announced that it would “pivot” its previous task of...

Headlines