Energy & Mining
PH, US move to expand energy security partnership
The Department of Energy (DOE) and its United States counterpart have met to explore an expanded bilateral cooperation agreement designed to strengthen the country's long-term energy security, diversify its fuel supply, and accelerate the development of domestic resources.
Rollback at the pumps: deep gasolibe price cut offers relief to consumers
Consumers and business operators across the Philippines can expect mixed relief at the pumps this week, highlighted by a substantial price drop for gasoline products alongside steady to slightly higher diesel rates.
CHP cement plants recycle 50 million liters of water annually
Concreat Holdings Philippines (CHP) is recovering and reusing 50 million liters of water annually across its cement plants in Cebu and Rizal, bolstering efforts to conserve freshwater as climate extremes put pressure on water resources.
Malampaya safety record bolsters reliability as gas expansion nears
Prime Energy’s Malampaya Onshore Gas Plant (OGP) in Batangas has marked 25 years without a recordable safety incident involving harm to people or a significant process safety incident, underscoring the importance of operational discipline as the Philippines moves to expand indigenous natural gas production.
DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.
