Energy
Meralco taps biogas power in 20-year deal with Quezon co-op
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor, has signed a 20-year power supply agreement (PSA) with First Quezon Biogas Corp. (FQBC) for 1.25 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy sourced from a biogas facility in Candelaria, Quezon.
NGCP completes blackout drills to bolster grid reliability
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has successfully concluded its annual nationwide blackout drills, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to enhance grid resilience and operational coordination across the country.
ERC clears Alabat Wind grid link
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the application of Alabat Wind Power Corp., a subsidiary of Alternergy Holdings Corp., to connect its Alabat Wind Power Project to the Luzon power grid.
Semirara income falls as coal, power prices stabilize
Integrated energy firm Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a P4.1 billion net income in the second quarter of 2025, a 33 percent decline from P6.1 billion in the same period last year, as coal and electricity prices continued to stabilize from 2023 highs.
SC ruling on Malampaya tax spurs DOE optimism
The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed optimism for increased oil and gas investments following a recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on the Malampaya natural gas project.
