Energy
ACEN’s 400-MW solar project in Australia now fully operational
ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of Ayala Corp., announced that its Australian subsidiary, ACEN Australia, has achieved full commercial operations for the 400-megawatt (MW) Stubbo Solar project in New South Wales.
Agencies brace for Typhoon Tino impact on power, agriculture
The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that the country’s power and fuel supplies remain stable despite disruptions caused by Typhoon Tino.
ERC lowers retail power threshold, eases smart meter rules
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new policies aimed at modernizing the country’s power sector and promoting more stable and affordable electricity.
SMPC net income falls 37% despite record coal and power output
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a 37 percent drop in net income to P9.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025, down from P15.7 billion in the same period last year, citing lower coal and electricity prices despite record-high production and sales.
DOE moves to modernize small-scale coal mining
The Department of Energy (DOE) is updating the country's small-scale coal \mining (SSCM) program, aiming to make it more structured, transparent, and environmentally responsible. The agency said the draft framework introduces clearer rules on health and safety, labor protection, environmental safeguards, and operational accountability.
