Energy & Mining
President Marcos extends Meralco franchise through 2050
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure extending the franchise of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor by sales and footprint, for another 25 years through 2050, Malacañan announced Tuesday.
ACEN Australia secures AUD750M in green financing backed by global lenders
ACEN Australia, a subsidiary of Philippine-listed energy firm ACEN Corp., has secured AUD750 million in debt financing, marking one of the largest green financing deals for renewables in the country to date. The transaction will support both the refinancing of operating assets and the development of new renewable energy projects across Australia.
WawaJVCo powers up pumping station with PrimeRES Deal
WawaJVCo, a subsidiary of Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra), has contracted PrimeRES Energy Corp. to supply retail electricity to the Upper Wawa Pumping Station, marking a milestone in the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project.
SMC power arm backs P50B loan for Bataan Power
San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., the energy subsidiary of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), has stepped in as sponsor and security grantor for a massive omnibus loan and security agreement worth up to ₱50 billion, benefiting its affiliate Mariveles Power Generation Corp.
ERC seeks public input on GEA-4 reserve prices
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is calling for public comments on its proposed reserve prices for the upcoming fourth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), a key initiative to support the Philippines’ transition to cleaner energy.
