Energy & Mining
First Gen confirms $5B non-binding offer for EDC from Indonesian firm
First Gen Corp. has disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that Indonesian company PT Barito Renewables Energy submitted an unsolicited, non-binding offer to acquire its geothermal subsidiary Energy Development Corp. for around $5 billion.
Updated national radiological plan boosts PH nuclear emergency readiness
The Department of Energy has completed revisions to the National Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, strengthening the country’s ability to respond to nuclear and radiological incidents.
Higher ancillary service costs lift July transmission rates – NGCP
Electricity consumers will see a small rise in transmission charges on their July 2026 bills, driven mainly by higher ancillary service fees, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced on Wednesday.
New Iloilo facility to boost LPG supply in Visayas
The Department of Energy inaugurated Isla LPG Corporation’s new plant in Leganes, Iloilo, which is set to improve LPG supply security across Panay Island and Western Visayas.
Meralco, UPEEP training engineers for solar, nuclear energy future
Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Professional Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (UPEEP) to raise professional standards in electrical engineering.
