Energy & Mining
German firm secures P12.6B funding for Surigao solar-battery project
German renewable energy developer ib vogt has secured up to P12.6 billion in financing for its 320-megawatt solar and battery storage hybrid facility in...
DOE drafts fuel transition plan to cut reliance on imported fuel
The Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a new mechanism designed to reduce the country’s heavy dependence on imported fuel and petroleum products. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin explained that while the draft is complete, it will first undergo consultations with other government agencies and industry stakeholders before being finalized.
Nickel Asia secures right to operate two Zambales nickel sites
Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) on Wednesday said that its subsidiary Samar Nickel Mining Resources has signed an operating agreement with San Juanico Resources Corp. The deal gives Samar Nickel the right to manage mineral claims covering roughly 3,432 hectares in Candelaria and Sta. Cruz, Zambales, under MPSA No. 265-2008-III. It remains subject to approval by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
PCC, IEMOP forge pact to tighten power market oversight
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP) have signed an agreement to strengthen oversight of the country's electricity sector through the regular sharing of market data and intelligence.
Petron’s Bataan terminal expansion set for public scoping
The DENR-EMB will hold a public scoping on June 17, 2026, for Petron’s proposed expansion of its fuel terminal in Limay, Bataan.
