Energy
Meralco on full alert for midterm elections, ensures power stability for voting public
As the nation gears up for the 2025 midterm elections, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced it is on full alert to ensure uninterrupted power supply to over 3,000 polling precincts, canvassing centers, and critical election sites across its franchise area.
ACEN Australia secures access rights to energy zone
ACEN Corp., the green energy arm of the Ayala Group, said its wholly-owned unit, ACEN Australia, has secured access rights to the Central West-Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) for projects in New South Wales, which includes power generation from solar and wind energy.
Mitsubishi joins ACEN-led alliance for early coal plant retirement
ACEN Corp. said Wednesday that Mitsubishi Corp. and its subsidiary Diamond Generating Asia (DGA) have joined forces with GenZero and Keppel Ltd. to explore a pioneering transition credits mechanism aimed at accelerating the retirement of the 246 MW South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp (SLTEC) coal-fired power plant in Batangas, Philippines.
NEA taps Spanish firm for Camiguin-Mindanao submarine cable study
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has commissioned Spanish engineering consultancy Osprel SL to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed submarine power cable linking Camiguin island to the Mindanao grid.
ERC bolsters capacity to tackle case backlog
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is upbeat about its near-term prospects as it anticipates a significant boost in operational capacity following a strong response to its latest recruitment drive.
