energy

First Gen eyes P25-B funding for Negros geothermal biz

First Gen Corp. is allotting up to P25 billion to optimize the group’s geothermal operations…

BCDA, Saudi firm ink deal for 500-MW solar park

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has sealed a land lease agreement with Saudi…

BIZ BUZZ: Vietnam calling for Aboitiz

Looks like the Aboitiz Group is betting that its next growth story may come from…

DTI defends solar panel certification 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday defended its proposal to require certification…

Offshore wind and the long view

The Philippines is at an important energy crossroads. As power demand rises, the country has…

Japan backs PH bid to strengthen fuel reserve system

Japan has committed to backing the Philippines’ target to beef up its fuel reserve capacity,…

ERC imposes power market share limits for 2026

Local power generation firms are not allowed to operate an energy portfolio exceeding 7.05 gigawatts…

Asia credit to weather energy shock risks

Asian credit markets remain resilient despite the turmoil caused by the Middle East conflict, although…

First Gen banking on hydro power plants 

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is betting big on its hydropower investments, expecting the segment to…

PH now China’s No. 2 market for solar panels

The Philippines has emerged as China’s second-largest export market for solar panels, as more Filipinos…