Energy & Mining
Meralco signals lower electricity bills in April
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said the cost of electricity in its franchise area will likely adjust lower in the April billing period ahead of an official announcement.
PetroWind’s Nabas wind farm starts transmitting power to Panay sub-grid
PetroWind Energy Inc., the renewable energy company of the Yuchengco Group, said Friday its Nabas wind power project in Aklan has started to export power from its Phase-2 expansion following requisite approvals from the Independent Energy Market Operator of the Philippines and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines.
DOE keen on finding new microgrid proponents in new CSP
This time, the competitive selection (CSP) process prefers awarding contracts in new areas and on those areas overlooked by proponents in the first round.
First Gen tags potential sites for other RE projects near its Ecija hydro complex
Clean energy provider First Gen Corporation has identified several areas around its hydroelectric power plant complex in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, which the Lopez-led power company considers potential sites for developing solar and wind farms, as well as a battery energy storage system (BESS).
Gasoline costs 45 centavos more per liter this week
The cost of gasoline rises 45 centavos more per liter a moment after the clock strikes 12 midnight Tuesday, 2 April.
