Energy & Mining
PXP Energy prepares to drill for oil next year
PXP Energy Corp. seeks Department of Energy (DOE) approval on three service contracts (SC) for oil and petroleum in Northwest Palawan.
“We eagerly await the...
NIA studies viability of mini-hydro power plant in Bulacan
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is studying the development of a micro-hydroelectric power at the Angat-Maasim river irrigation system in Angat, Bulacan.
NIA said the...
ERC scrutinizes 36 ancillary service contracts
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is processing the approval of so-called ancillary services procurement agreements (ASPAs) entered into by the National Grid Corporation of...
Meralco seeks P0.22 per kWh rate hike
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has asked for a P0.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate hike to compensate for P8.01 billion in so-called under-recovery claims...
Substation upgrades do not stop even with P6.47B worth of investments
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said it will invest in more power substations nationwide after having spent P6.47 billion for just such projects since...
