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Philippines starts hunt for P788 billion geothermal power wealth
by Brix Lelis - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Seeking to regain its global geothermal standing, the Philippines is setting its sights on unlocking roughly $12.6 billion (about P787.9 billion) worth of untapped geothermal potential.
Top Line taps Japan firm for EV charging rollout
by Brix Lelis - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Top Line Business Development Corp. is stepping up its push to penetrate the electric vehicle (EV) market through a planned rollout of charging infrastructure with Japan’s Jigowatts Inc.
DOE says persistent grid alerts resolved before Christmas
by Brix Lelis - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Energy is targeting to resolve the persistent grid alerts in the Visayas and Mindanao before Christmas, as both regions remain at risk of blackouts amid tight power supply.
‘Philippines could be Nissan’s top Asean market anew’
by Brix Lelis - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Japanese multinational automaker Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. sees strong potential for the Philippines to reclaim its position as the company’s top market in Southeast Asia.
SierraCol chair joins Prime Infrastructure board
by Brix Lelis - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The chairman of SierraCol Energy Ltd., Colombia’s largest independent oil and gas exploration firm, is reinforcing Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc.’s global expansion drive with his appointment to its...
SMC, Aboitiz units win Meralco supply deals
by Brix Lelis - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Energy firms controlled by Ang-led San Miguel Corp. and the Aboitiz Group have placed the best bids to supply 600 megawatts (MW) of power to utility giant Manila Electric Co.
Leviste raises P3 billion from SPNEC share sale
by Brix Lelis - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Businessman-turned-lawmaker Leandro Leviste has pocketed P3 billion from unloading more shares in SP New Energy Corp. of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan.
DOE contradicts forecasts: LPG prices going down
by Brix Lelis - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Energy has defied industry forecasts, ordering a rollback in liquefied petroleum gas prices this month.
MPTC revenues rise despite softer Philippines traffic
by Brix Lelis - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. kept revenue growth on track in the first half as its expanding toll-road network helped offset softer domestic traffic.
DOE: 17 power firms line up for P10 billion geothermal funding
by Brix Lelis - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
At least 17 power companies are vying for a share of the government’s P10-billion financing program to support geothermal energy exploration across the country.
Sky-high power bills push Pinoys to go solar
by Brix Lelis - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
For many Filipino families living from paycheck to paycheck, the electricity bill arrives as a monthly reminder of just how expensive it has become to live decently in the Philippines.
LPG prices seen going up P2-P3 per kilogram
by Brix Lelis - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Consumers will pay more for liquefied petroleum gas as the industry projects a slight increase in September.
Alliance Global shifts key properties to clean power
by Brix Lelis - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) of tycoon Andrew Tan has installed renewable energy in its key properties and facilities across Metro Manila, Iloilo and Davao.
DOE plans to restart coal capacity buildup
by Brix Lelis - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to fast-track up to 5,000 megawatts of new coal-fired capacity to avert blackouts as the country ramps up its rollout of renewable power.
Philippines pursuing first coal-blending terminal
by Brix Lelis - August 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines is looking to establish its first coal terminal where domestic coal can be processed and blended for power generation, helping reduce its reliance on imports from Indonesia.
Financial offer to decide Semirara coal bid?
by Brix Lelis - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The latest plot twist? 
Pump price rollback seen next week
by Brix Lelis - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
September is set to start on a good note for motorists, with diesel prices expected to drop by P3.50 to P4 per liter next week.
Japan firm buying 35% stake in PetroWind Energy
by Brix Lelis - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
After buying out its Thai partner, the Yuchengco Group plans to welcome Tokyo-based SMFL Mirai Partners Co. Ltd. (SMFL-MP) as a new investor in PetroWind Energy Inc..
High storage costs push government to sell LPG stocks
by Brix Lelis - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Despite the ongoing energy emergency, the government is selling its remaining stockpile of liquefied petroleum gas  procured amid the crisis, as storage costs continue to mount.
PSALM eyes P11 billion from property sale
by Brix Lelis - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
 State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. is targeting to raise at least P11.09 billion from the sale of its Diliman property in Quezon City, which houses several energy agencies.
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