Energy & Mining
TOP Fires Up Northern Cebu
Top Line Business Development Corp. has completed the renovation and rebranding of the first cluster of stations from its acquired fuel retail network, rolling out eight sites in Northern Cebu under its Light Fuels Express banner.
DOE opens 18 coal blocks to private bidders
The Department of Energy (DOE) will open at least 18 coal blocks across the country to private investors as part of a competitive bidding round set to begin on February 27, 2026.
NONECO secures 30-MW power deal to stabilize rates, improve reliability in Northern Negros
Consumers in northern Negros Occidental can expect more stable electricity service following a new 30-megawatt power supply agreement between the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NONECO) and Aboitiz Power Corporation.
Meralco secures $2.8-M U.S. grant to advance nuclear energy plans
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) power generation arm Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has received a $2.8 million (about P162 million) grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to support studies on bringing nuclear energy to the Philippines.
LPU Batangas, Laguna shift to geothermal power under First Gen deal
The satellite campuses of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) in Batangas and Laguna have pooled more than 1,150 kilowatts (kW) of electricity demand to secure direct renewable energy supply from First Gen Corporation.
