Energy & Mining
Wind projects power P340B Green Lane surge
The Philippines’ renewable energy drive gathered fresh momentum in the first four months of 2026, with wind power projects dominating investments approved under the government’s Green Lane initiative.
Angeles Power secures P2B loan for Tarlac solar project expansion
Angeles Power Inc. (API), parent firm of listed renewable energy player Raslag Corp., has obtained a P2 billion loan from the Bank of the Philippine Islands to fund its 49.9-megawatt Paldo solar facility in Tarlac.
Acwa, Nickel Asia power arm pursue 5,000 MW RE, gas projects in PH
Acwa Power Philippines and Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), the power generation unit of Nickel Asia Corp., have signed a deal to jointly develop up to 5,000 megawatts of renewable energy and natural gas-fired power facilities across the country.
DOE eyes faster permits as EV demand accelerates
The Department of Energy (DOE) is moving to cut red tape for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, pushing for a joint memorandum circular with key government agencies to dramatically shorten permitting timelines as EV adoption gains momentum nationwide.
Top Line fuels expansion with preferred shares sale
Cebu-based fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. is tapping the capital markets anew, securing regulatory approval for a preferred shares offering of up to P1.5 billion as it accelerates plans to expand fuel infrastructure and strengthen its position in the Visayas energy market.
