Energy & Mining
NGCP raises yellow alert over Visayas grid for seventh time this month
The Visayas power grid was placed under a yellow alert today, Tuesday, marking the seventh alert issued in the region this month due to ongoing power plant outages and reduced electricity supply.
NGCP gets ERC nod for Laoag power stability project
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) proposed P2.79-billion Laoag power quality improvement project in Ilocos Norte.
AboitizPower, MOELCI-I sign emergency power deal for Misamis Occidental
Therma South, Inc. (TSI), a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has signed a two-megawatt Emergency Power Supply Agreement (EPSA) with Misamis Occidental I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI-I) to help ensure stable electricity supply in Oroquieta City and seven municipalities in the province.
Meralco says ERC rejects NASECORE bid to stall rate reset
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said its pending rate reset application before the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will move forward after regulators denied a bid by consumer advocacy group National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (NASECORE) to stall the proceedings.
Top Line steps up Visayas fuel hub expansion
Listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (TOP) is ramping up its expansion in the Visayas with plans to develop a major fuel logistics and storage hub in Cebu, a move seen to strengthen its supply chain and position the company for long-term growth in the regional energy market.
