Energy
Bataan eyed for major gas power hub under PNOC-BESTC deal
State-run Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with local firm BERGS Energy Solutions and Technology Corp. (BESTC) to study the feasibility of a large natural gas power project in Bataan.
Meralco, Aboitiz deepen US nuclear push
Energy heavyweights Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) have joined senior US and Philippine officials in accelerating civilian nuclear cooperation, marking a decisive step in Manila’s bid to integrate nuclear energy into its power mix by 2032.
Fuel price rally continues, transport costs seen rising
Fuel prices climbed again this week, marking the sixth straight week of increases for gasoline and the seventh consecutive week for diesel and kerosene in 2026.
Silicon Valley sparks Meralco grid push
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) went technology shopping in the US, and came home with more than just ideas.
First Gen buys into Prime Infrastructure hydropower projects in P75B deal
First Gen Corp., controlled by the Lopez family, is acquiring a 40 percent equity stake in pumped storage hydropower portfolio Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., part of billionaire Enrique Razon Jr.’s infrastructure venture, for P75 billion.
