Energy
ACEN Australia secures access rights to energy zone
ACEN Corp., the green energy arm of the Ayala Group, said its wholly-owned unit, ACEN Australia, has secured access rights to the Central West-Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) for projects in New South Wales, which includes power generation from solar and wind energy.
Mitsubishi joins ACEN-led alliance for early coal plant retirement
ACEN Corp. said Wednesday that Mitsubishi Corp. and its subsidiary Diamond Generating Asia (DGA) have joined forces with GenZero and Keppel Ltd. to explore a pioneering transition credits mechanism aimed at accelerating the retirement of the 246 MW South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp (SLTEC) coal-fired power plant in Batangas, Philippines.
NEA taps Spanish firm for Camiguin-Mindanao submarine cable study
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has commissioned Spanish engineering consultancy Osprel SL to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed submarine power cable linking Camiguin island to the Mindanao grid.
ERC bolsters capacity to tackle case backlog
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is upbeat about its near-term prospects as it anticipates a significant boost in operational capacity following a strong response to its latest recruitment drive.
Gov’t greenlights offshore wind projects, boosting PH renewable push
PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC), through its affiliate Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corp. (BENLC), has secured government approval for its offshore wind initiatives, marking a significant step in the country's renewable energy development.
