Energy
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.
PSSEA urges DOE to fast-track GEA amid investor concerns
The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) is urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to expedite the much-anticipated fourth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), citing concerns over its delay and impact on investor confidence.
