Energy & Mining

DOE shifts focus beyond megawatt expansion  

The Department of Energy (DOE) is reframing the Philippines’ energy transition, shifting the focus away from sheer capacity expansion toward smarter, higher-impact renewable energy...

DTI urged to tighten steel safety standards

Industry leaders are pressing the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to urgently enforce updated standards for reinforcing steel and consider phasing out induction furnace (IF)-produced materials, citing continuing concerns over structural safety and earthquake resilience in Philippine infrastructure.

SGV advised on $406-M ASEAN solar deal

SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. (SGV) has advised on a USD406-million renewable energy partnership between Philippine developer SunAsia Energy Inc. and Vietnam-based VinEnergo, a transaction that highlights rising cross-border investment flows into the country’s clean energy sector.

Meralco launches bidding for 600 MW baseload power supply

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has kicked off the Competitive Selection Process (CSP) to secure 600 megawatts (MW) of baseload capacity, aiming to guarantee sufficient and reliable power supply for its customers. The move follows the Department of Energy’s (DOE) issuance of a Certificate of Conformity after more than a year of review, and forms part of Meralco’s latest DOE-approved Power Supply Procurement Plan.

PH, Vietnamese utilities craft large-scale renewable energy programs in new MOU

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and its subsidiary Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vietnam-based VinEnergo Energy Joint Stock Co. The partnership aims to strengthen energy security, improve system reliability, and support the country’s shift toward cleaner energy sources.

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