Energy & Mining
D&L material impact from Biofuels Bill minimal
A proposed measure in the House of Representatives of the Philippines could temporarily ease the country’s biofuel blending mandate as lawmakers look for tools to stabilize pump prices during periods of oil market turbulence.
DOE announces staggered oil price hike; gov’t eyes Russia oil as backup
The various fuel retailers will again stagger their oil price increases this week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Robinsons Land taps geothermal power for Visayas, Mindanao malls
Property developer Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) has partnered with First Gen Corporation to supply geothermal electricity to several of its shopping malls in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Philippines pitches takeover of nickel HPAL plant
The Philippine government is inviting foreign investors to take over a high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) nickel processing facility in Palawan that could cease operations by 2027, as officials move to preserve the country’s role in the global battery minerals supply chain.
SN Aboitiz targets 56-MW battery storage expansion in 2026
Renewable energy developer SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) expects to complete 56 megawatts (MW) of new battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in 2026, increasing its total capacity to 729 MW from the current 673 MW.
