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Gov’t determined to pursue wholesale electricity spot market

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | August 25, 2003 - 12:00am

The government is determined to push through with the implementation of the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) despite concerns of excess capacity in the system. "WESM implementation will encourage competitive...

Business

RP in better shape than US in terms of energy security, says Ricciardone

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | March 8, 2003 - 12:00am

The Philippines should not worry about energy and oil supply in case war breaks out in the Middle East because it has a better generation mix, US Ambassador to the Philippines Francis Ricciardone Jr. said Thursday....

Business

Meralco, QPPI renegotiate PPA

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | March 7, 2003 - 12:00am

MAUBAN, Quezon–The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has successfully renegotiated its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Quezon Power Philippines Inc.(QPPI) that will result in a savings of about $50 million (approximately...

Business