Energy & Mining
BOI fat-tracks permits for major wind investment project
The government is moving to clear regulatory bottlenecks for a proposed 300-megawatt wind farm in Nueva Ecija, signaling a stronger push to turn policy support for renewable energy into projects that break ground rather than stall in paperwork.
VinEnergo, SunAsia seal $1.5B Philippine solar venture
Vietnam's VinEnergo and Philippine renewable energy developer SunAsia Energy Inc. have forged a strategic partnership to develop three large-scale solar projects worth more than $1.5 billion in projected lifetime revenues, underscoring growing regional investment in the country's clean energy sector.
ERC: PH renewable energy targets at risk, but reforms boost progress
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said the Philippines may struggle to meet its renewable energy (RE) goals at the current development pace, though recent regulatory changes have already improved conditions.
Business groups back probe into Sanjia Steel
Leading business organizations have thrown their support behind the government's investigation of Philippine Sanjia Steel Corp., saying the case raises broader questions about regulatory oversight, industrial safety, and national security that could have implications for investor confidence and governance standards.
Study: Renewable energy waste in PH could hit up to 117 million tons by 2075 without proper rules
A new analysis by Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) Philippines shows that without clear management guidelines, waste from solar panels, wind turbines and battery storage systems is projected to reach 86 to 117 million tons in cumulative volume by 2075. Peak annual waste could reach between 3.3 and 5.8 million tons during this period.
