Energy & Mining
Alternergy completes PH’s first sea-crossing wind power link
Listed renewable energy developer Alternergy Holdings Corp. has completed the Philippines’ first overhead sea-crossing transmission link built specifically for a wind power project, a key milestone that connects clean energy generated on Alabat Island directly to the Luzon mainland grid.
Mining industry signals impending legal challenge vs joint gov’t order
Local mining leaders are preparing to take legal action against Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2026-01, recently issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Sector executives warn that the new framework directly conflicts with established Philippine laws, introducing severe regulatory uncertainty and heightened risks for investors across the country.
Italpinas, SunShare explore rooftop solar for greener housing
Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) is exploring rooftop solar power and electricity cost-saving measures through a partnership with SunShare Philippines Inc., as the property developer seeks to integrate renewable energy solutions into its projects.
P9.45-billion LNG project eyes Aurora ecozone power demand
A proposed P9.45-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) power project could strengthen Aurora’s bid to attract data centers, hyperscalers and energy-intensive industries, although its development remains subject to a feasibility study.
Alsons Power’s Sarangani Energy tops WESM coal compliance rankings
Sarangani Energy Corp. (SEC), part of the Alsons Power Group, was named the Philippines’ most compliant coal-fired power generator under the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), earning a 97.71% compliance rating in industry recognition awarded by the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC).
