Energy
First Gen secures permit for Batangas LNG Terminal
First Gen Corporation has received a crucial permit from the Department of Energy (DOE) for its Batangas LNG project, paving the way for the operation and maintenance of its interim offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
DOE excludes run-of-river projects from GEA-3, sets new auction targets for renewable energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said 75 megawatts (MW) of run-of-river hydro projects will no longer be included in the upcoming third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3).
ERC scrutinizes market impact of power deal amid consumer concerns
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday said it will closely review a recent power sector transaction and assess its impact on electricity rates and competition, with particular focus on market share limits.
Fuel price hikes mark start of 2025: China’s economy, supply constraints drive up costs
Fuel prices rise beginning Tuesday as retailers pass on price hikes of all major petroleum products, marking the first increase of the year.
PacificLight Power to build Singapore’s largest hydrogen-ready power plant
PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd., an energy generation company owned by FPM Power Holdings—a joint venture between First Pacific Company Limited and Meralco PowerGen Corporation—has been awarded the right to develop, own, and operate a groundbreaking hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.
