Energy & Mining
ERC approves P11.77B Claver-Siargao power interconnection project
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) P11.77-billion Claver-Siargao Interconnection Project (CSIP), aimed at improving power supply in Siargao Island.
Visayas grid on yellow alert
The Visayas Grid was under a yellow alert from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday due to multiple power plants being offline, though no outages are expected.
New gas reservoir marks turning point for PH energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday it is closely monitoring two active drilling sites in Palawan’s Malampaya natural gas field. Initial results from the wells are expected by the end of the quarter.
ACEN plans over P80 billion capex in 2026 to expand power portfolio
ACEN Corp. will spend more than ₱80 billion in capital expenditures (capex) in 2026 as it aims to grow its total power generation capacity to over 8,000 megawatts (MW), covering both operational and under-construction projects by year-end.
CREC advances plans for wind power projects
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is moving forward with two wind power projects in partnership with foreign firm Levanta Renewables.
