Energy & Mining
Semirara cuts workforce as seawater threatens Acacia mine
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is scaling back operations at its Acacia mine as rising seawater inflows strain pumping capacity and threaten access to the mine’s remaining coal reserves.
Shell, Landers link fuel and retail membership perks
Shell Pilipinas Corp. and Landers Superstore are combining their fuel and retail networks under a strategic partnership aimed at expanding customer reach while extending membership benefits across fuel purchases and everyday shopping.
ERC, NGCP settlement ends years of fee dispute; freed funds to benefit public
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) have signed a compromise agreement that resolves years of legal battles over regulatory fees, clearing the way for additional public funding. Signed Thursday at the ERC headquarters in Pasig, the pact settles long-running disputes over permit fees and annual supervision and regulation charges, with both sides agreeing to set aside their differing positions on the matter.
Yuchengco’s PetroWind signs TransCo deal securing 20-year tariff for Aklan wind project
Yuchengco-led PetroWind Energy Inc. has signed a Renewable Energy Payment Agreement (REPA) with state-run National Transmission Corp. (TransCo), locking in guaranteed pricing for its 13.56-megawatt Nabas Wind Power Project Phase 2 in Aklan. This follows the project securing its Green Energy Auction tariff in 2022, plus a provisional operating permit from the Energy Regulatory Commission in May 2026 and a formal tariff endorsement from the Department of Energy in July 2026.
DOE advances nuclear energy framework; lays out rules, timelines and roles
The Department of Energy is moving forward with the proposed framework that will govern the Philippines’ first-ever nuclear power procurement, following the completion of initial consultations with stakeholders.
