Energy & Mining
Pangasinan 25-MW solar project begins testing phase
A 25-megawatt solar power plant in Bugallon, Pangasinan has started its testing and commissioning phase, according to Yuchengco-led power company Petro Green Energy Corp. (PGEC).
DOE fast-tracks 128.9 MW of renewable energy projects now online
The Department of Energy (DOE) said five renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 128.9 megawatts (MW) are now operational. This is part of its goal to bring 25 renewable energy and energy storage projects online within the month.
PH fuel supply rises to 52 days; prices seen to drop for second week
The country’s fuel supply has improved to an estimated 52.02 days as of April 17, up from 50.31 days the previous week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Fuel prices to drop Tuesday, says DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that fuel prices will go down again starting Tuesday, with minimum rollbacks of P3.41 per liter for gasoline, P24.94 for diesel, and P2 for kerosene.
ERC approves higher refund for Meralco customers, may shorten payout period
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has provisionally approved a higher refund of P19.96 billion for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers, equivalent to P0.1189 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This is larger than Meralco’s original proposal of P19.1 billion.
