Energy
DOE cancels NAC geothermal contract over missed milestones
The Department of Energy (DOE) has formally terminated the Geothermal Renewable Energy Service Contract for the Montelago project in Oriental Mindoro, citing the failure of Mindoro Geothermal Power Corp. (MGPC) to meet key development milestones.
NGCP cuts transmission rates for the September billing
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has reduced its overall average transmission rate by 1.23 percent for the September 2025 billing period, which will reflect in customers' October bills. The rate now stands at P1.3998 per kilowatt hour (kWh), down from P1.4171/kWh in August.
PH eyes gains from ASEAN energy cooperation
The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed optimism that the Philippines stands to benefit from strengthened regional collaboration in the energy sector, as the country actively participates in the ongoing ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Malaysia.
Berde Renewables open to strategic partnerships
Solar energy firm Berde Renewables Inc. announced Wednesday its openness to partnerships with landowners, commercial and industrial businesses, and solar co-developers nationwide to expand clean energy capacity through site development, rooftop installations, and utility-scale projects.
Pacific Sun proposes large scale solar farm in Ilocos Norte
Pacific Sun Renewables Corp. is planning to build a P4.9 billion solar power plant in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The project aims to generate 120.96 megawatts (MW) of electricity and will cover about 81.81 hectares across Barangays Mumulaan, Suba, and Nagbacalan.
