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More Aramco-branded gas stations set to open in Philippines
by Brix Lelis - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
After unveiling its first branded gasoline station in Parañaque, global oil behemoth Saudi Aramco has mapped its expansion to three more sites across Luzon.
If First Gen loses EDC, what’s left for Piki Lopez?
by Brix Lelis - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
First Gen Corp. has defied odds and stayed resilient even after losing control of its natural gas business. But if another crown jewel slips away, billionaire Federico “Piki” Lopez may have to rewrite...
Over P10/liter fuel price hike likely – DOE
by Brix Lelis - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Motorists face a looming increase at the pump next week, with gasoline and diesel prices in Metro Manila expected to surge beyond P100 per liter.
EDC gets $5 billion offer from Indonesian group
by Brix Lelis - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am
After ceding control of its natural gas business, the Lopez family’s First Gen Corp. is now confronting a $5-billion takeover bid from Indonesia’s Barito Group for Energy Development Corp.
AboitizPower to develop P8.4 billion Ilocos wind farm
by Brix Lelis - July 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Aboitiz Power Corp., the country’s leading power producer, is spending roughly P8.4 billion to construct a massive wind project in Bangui, Ilocos Norte.
How MVP spent his P10K birthday gift
by Brix Lelis - July 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Even with a multibillion-dollar business empire to his name, tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan still had one government benefit waiting for him: a P10,000 birthday cash gift.
Philippines targets first native hydrogen drilling by year-end
by Brix Lelis - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
US-based Koloma Inc. has kicked off native hydrogen exploration activities in Pangasinan, with the Department of Energy  expecting drilling to commence later this year.
MGEN inaugurates world’s largest solar farm facility
by Brix Lelis - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Meralco PowerGen Corp. is marking a major milestone today with the inauguration of Phase 1 of the world’s largest integrated solar farm, a project expected to help bring down electricity costs in Luzon.
DOE to reinstate stricter fuel price rules
by Brix Lelis - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict, the Department of Energy  plans to once again cap fuel price hikes and mandate minimum rollbacks to prevent “abusive” pricing by oil firms. ...
Meralco: No disconnection for unpaid May-July bills
by Brix Lelis - July 13, 2026 - 1:00am
Customers with unpaid electricity bills from May to July will not face service disconnection, according to the Manila Electric Co.
Is ERC favoring renewable energy?
by Brix Lelis - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
“We’re not playing favorites.”
Rigged bidding? ERC to tighten oversight of power supply auctions
by Brix Lelis - July 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is moving to impose an added layer of scrutiny on power supply procurements by reviewing auction terms before bidding begins.
RCBC backs Yuchengco BESS project in Capiz
by Brix Lelis - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Yuchengco Group has secured P635.9 million in financing from its financial services arm Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) for its battery storage project in Capiz.
Meralco raises July power rates
by Brix Lelis - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Over eight million Meralco customers will face higher power rates this month, amid elevated fuel costs spurred by ongoing Middle East tensions.
Diesel price hike of up to P4/liter seen
by Brix Lelis - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Another fuel price increase is expected at the pumps next week amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
First Gen all set for P6 billion hydro development
by Brix Lelis - July 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is now ready to begin developing its planned P6-billion pumped storage hydro project in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija.
Aramco opening first Philippines gas station
by Brix Lelis - July 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Global oil behemoth Saudi Aramco is marking its return to the Philippine retail fuel market with the opening of its first gasoline station in the country this month.
Offshore wind auction put on indefinite hold
by Brix Lelis - July 9, 2026 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Just as the country’s offshore wind industry seemed poised for takeoff, its inaugural auction has been suspended indefinitely amid current market challenges, including disruptions...
Over 100 erring power firms snub DOE show-cause order
by Brix Lelis - July 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Some 121 power producers appear to have shrugged off show cause orders issued by the Department of Energy over potential violations.
ACEN sells 49% stake in India wind venture
by Brix Lelis - July 7, 2026 - 12:00am
ACEN Corp. is pursuing another strategic stake sale in India, this time by selling up to a 49-percent interest in a wind power project to a Dutch investor.
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