Energy & Mining
Meralco targets 1,500-KM underground cabling by 2030
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is targeting the installation of an additional 1,500 circuit kilometers of underground power lines by 2030, expanding from the current 567 circuit kilometers.
EV growth hindered by charging gaps – ING
Despite rising electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the Philippines, infrastructure gaps—particularly the lack of charging stations—remain a major hurdle to widespread EV adoption, according to ING Bank.
Mixed fuel prices seen this week
Consumers can expect mixed fuel price adjustments this week as oil companies and the Department of Energy (DOE) offer differing forecasts based on recent global trading trends.
Meralco on full alert as Tropical Storm Ramil hits Luzon
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has placed its crews on full alert as Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen) continues to sweep across Luzon, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to areas within its franchise.
DOE clarifies exceptions to coal plant moratorium
The Department of Energy (DOE) has clarified which coal-fired power projects can still move forward despite a moratorium on new coal developments in place since December 2020.
