6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (476+ words) MANILA, Philippines — At least five Southeast Asian countries have committed to pursuing a regional oil stockpiling initiative to cushion the bloc against future oil supply shocks, such as the ongoing crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East. Trade…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (229+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The First Gen Group is covering more sectors with its renewable energy, as it clinched a fresh agreement to power Tropical Hut Food Market Inc., one of the country’s oldest fast-food chains. Both parties signed the power supply…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (417+ words) MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines needs to attract about $12.6 billion in investments to build 2,100 MW of capacity as it seeks to reclaim its spot as the world’s No. 2 geothermal producer. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (178+ words) Inquirer.net VisMin consumers brace for power outages on Sept. 3 Households and businesses in the Visayas and Mindanao must brace for potential brownouts on Thursday, as the grid operator placed the two main islands under red alert for nine hours…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (317+ words) MANILA, Philippines — A total of 12 developers wanting to explore geothermal opportunities in the Philippines may receive financial support through the government’s $170-million derisking facility, an official said. Speaking to reporters last week, Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said that about…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (188+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The proposed joint venture between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco II) and Ignite Power remains intact despite a recent rally opposing the deal. Groups launched the “Kahayag sa Tanan” rally over the weekend to oppose the proposed…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (505+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The booming power generation arm of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has shown an early interest in a government plan to have the country’s first coal blending terminal. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin’s pitch has indeed landed on Meralco PowerGen…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (338+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Renewable energy projects supported by the feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All) provided about P99.2 billion in power savings in two years, according to a think tank. Based on an analysis from the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (393+ words) MANILA, Philippines — An Australian-backed battery manufacturer is exploring renewable energy and storage projects in New Clark City, which the government is positioning as an emerging hub for advanced technology and clean energy. In a statement on Monday, the Bases Conversion…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (117+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will bear the brunt of higher fuel prices, as local fuel retailers will implement up to a P2.31 per liter increase in petroleum products beginning August 25. READ: Trump says Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory,’ rules out Iran…...