Energy & Mining
NGCP boosts preparations vs TD Kabayan
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said that precautions have been taken and measures in place to minimize the impact of tropical depression (TD) Kabayan on its transmission operations and facilities.
Britain’s National Grid drops China-based supplier over cyber security fears – FT
Britain's national grid has started removing components supplied by a unit of China-backed Nari Technology's from the electricity transmission network over cyber security fears, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Filipino-Norwegian renewable energy producer looks beyond hydro to solar
Renewable energy developer SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) looks to add 10 megawatts up to 60 megawatts more to an existing solar portfolio but is unsure where to deploy it until events turn definite hopefully early next year.
‘Government interested only as enabler, not as stakeholder, in offshore wind projects’
Local offshore wind (OSW) proponents on Sunday called on the government to consider taking an equity stake in ongoing projects to help the industry.
DOE rules out power deficit in 2024 but prudently makes preparations
The Department of Energy projects sufficient power generation from the various power companies next year enough for the DOE to rule out yellow or red alerts no matter the feared impact of the El Niño weather disruptions.
