Energy & Mining
MBC flags risks in WTE, biomass projects ahead of GEA
The Makati Business Club (MBC) has raised critical concerns about the viability of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) and biomass projects in the Philippines, highlighting unresolved cost, regulatory, and feedstock supply issues that could undermine their inclusion in the upcoming Green Energy Auction (GEA) round.
Fuel prices set for second week of rollbacks
Fuel prices are expected to drop again on Tuesday, July 9, providing relief for both businesses and households. According to Jetti Petroleum Inc., gasoline prices may fall by P0.70 to P0.90 per liter while diesel could see a reduction of P0.10 to P0.30 per liter.
Winds of Change: First turbines for Alternergy’s Tanay wind farm arrive
A fresh surge of momentum has swept into the Tanay Wind Power Project, the flagship green energy initiative of listed power firm Alternergy Holdings Corp.
MGreen early listing plans counts SPNEC as backdoor option
MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), the green energy arm of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), is exploring the possibility of a public listing, with key advisors recently retained to guide the process, its listed affiliate, SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) told the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Meralco sees stronger 2H sales on construction sector rebound
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects a boost in energy sales in the second half of 2025, driven by rising demand from the construction sector and related commercial activities.
