THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has been asked to consider ordering a refund of a cost-of-capital charge on electricity as a means of offsetting the impact of rising power bills. Senator Ana Theresia N. Hontiveros-Baraquel said in a statement that the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) charge, which compensates power companies for the interest […]
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NGCP urged to raise level of power available via standby contracts
THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has been urged to raise the level of standby power available to it in order to ensure continuous power should any of the generating plants supplying the grid experience outages. The standby power is known as ancillary services, which the NGCP must enter into contracts for so […]
NTT DOCOMO and NEC Reduce Power Consumption for 5G SA Core by an Average of 72% using AWS Graviton2, Followed by a Successful Onboarding of 5G SA Core on Hybrid Cloud
TOKYO, Sep 29, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and NEC Corporation (NEC) today announced the completion of a trial to test energy efficiency and high performance of AWS Graviton2 processors across key elements of the 5G core network (5GC). The trial demonstrated an average of a 72% reduction in […]
DoE sets minimum RE share at 2.52% in 2023 for on-grid power suppliers
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said on Wednesday that on-grid power suppliers must expand the share of renewable energy (RE) in their output to 2.52% by next year, from the current 1%, for them to remain compliant with the requirements of the renewable portfolio standards (RPS) program. In a statement, the DoE said the order […]
MHI and Institut Teknologi Bandung Launch Joint R&D for Ammonia-Fired Power Generation Using Gas Turbines in Indonesia
TOKYO, Sep 28, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has concluded an agreement with Indonesia’s Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) to conduct joint research and development of ammonia-fired power generation by gas turbine. MHI and ITB have already been undertaking joint research on a variety of clean energy solutions to […]
Keppel, MHI and DNV Sign Agreement to Explore Adoption of Ammonia-fired Gas Turbine on Jurong Island
TOKYO, Sep 28, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed yesterday, Keppel New Energy Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI); and DNV, a global independent energy expert and assurance provider, announced a strategic collaboration to explore the feasibility and implementation […]
EXPLAINER: Proposal in Cebu City Council seeks to grant itself power to investigate, subpoena persons and documents, punish with contempt. Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos filed ordinance; laws committee chief Rey Gealon backs it. Problem: Is it within Sanggunian’s powers?
WHAT MARY ANN WANTS. Minority Councilor Mary Ann C. de los Santos last September 7 filed a proposed ordinance that would:[] “Define the powers Cebu City Council en banc or through its committee to conduct investigation in aid of legislation,” namely to gather documents; issue subpoena to testify and to submit a document, and punish […]
PH, US agree to pursue key investments in power, infra
DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual and United States (US) Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo have agreed to pursue key investments in power generation, mineral processing and infrastructure in the Philippines.In his recent meeting with Raimondo in New York City, the DTI chief shared his intention to attract more US investments in […]
Carvajal: Intellectual dishonesty
These days, whenever I pen down something unfavorable about Bongbong Marcos (BBM), some well-meaning friends invariably tell me to “give him a chance.” The admonition is really academic as I have no choice but to abide by the decision of 30-some million Filipinos who voted to give him what I nevertheless think is an undeserved […]
Congress hears proposals for DUs, co-ops to invest in RE
THE House Committee on Energy heard proposals to incentivize distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives (ECs) to invest in renewable energy (RE) as a means of bringing down electricity prices. “There are several distribution utilities and cooperatives whose power service agreements are expiring this year or next two years with a lot of our […]
PHL regulations seen ready for safe operation of nuclear plants
THE regulatory preparations for a safe nuclear power transition are all in place, according to the legislator who chairs the House special committee on nuclear energy. “There is no need to amend any existing framework to adopt nuclear energy. It’s all there, we have established all the laws and regulations,” Pangasinan Rep. Mark O. Cojuangco […]
Norway to help ease the power price pain for businesses
OSLO – Norway‘s government on Friday presented a long-awaited package of loans and subsidies to reduce the impact of sky-high power prices for businesses, joining other European countries seeking to ease the energy crunch. Governments across the region have been racing to present measures to protect consumers and industry from more expensive energy bills. Read […]
Consumer group seeks answers on energy situation
A CONSUMER group on Tuesday asked the government to explain how it plans to solve the “vicious cycle” of power failures in Luzon and the Visayas region. In a statement, Kuryente.Org asked what the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) was doing to upgrade its system backbone particularly on the main island of Luzon. […]
RE firms want reform of competitive selection
RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) companies asked Congress to reform the competitive selection process, calling it excessively complex and not always awarding contracts to the lowest-cost producer. Ruth P. Briones, chairman and chief executive officer of GreenEnergy Solutions, Inc., said at the Future Energy Philippines forum last week that the complexity of the rules is also a […]
PHL urged to decentralize power generation with more solar plants
THE Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) said the Philippines needs to move towards more “distributed” power generation, which would involve the construction of more solar generation facilities while abandoning the current model of centralized baseload power, currently dominated by coal-fired plants. In an e-mail interview on Sept. 9, Pedro H. Maniego, senior policy […]
Dreaming of power
APPROXIMATELY 18 nautical miles from mainland Cebu, at the northernmost tip of the province, is the small island of Carnaza.The turtle-shaped village of some 3,000 people is a sleepy fishing community in Daanbantayan, a town known for its white sand beaches and vast marine resources.But unlike the other beautiful spots in the bustling municipality, Carnaza […]
DoE’s Lotilla says gov’t involvement in power will not bring rates down
ENERGY Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla told legislators that electricity rates will not fall if the government re-enters the power business. “If Congress brings back the state into the power sector… (the government) will have to fund the maintenance of the power sector,” he said at the House committee on energy on Thursday. At the hearing, […]
Energy outlook for 2023 under review amid volatile gas market
THE PHILIPPINES will have sufficient power until December, though the outlook for 2023 will need to be reviewed because of volatility in the gas market, Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said. Addressing the Senate Energy committee on Tuesday, Mr. Lotilla said “we have enough power supply only up until the end of this year. But […]
Mitsubishi Power’s State-of-the-Art M701JAC Gas Turbine Exceeds 8,000 Actual Operating Hours
TOKYO, Sep 6, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has achieved an accumulated 8,000 hours of actual operating hours (AOH) for its M701JAC gas turbine. The subject gas turbine unit was installed for gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation system operated […]
Share of RE in energy mix declines to 28.9% at end of 2021
THE share of renewable energy (RE) in the power generation mix fell to 28.9% at the end of 2021 from 32% in 2016, according to a Department of Energy (DoE) accomplishment report issued by the previous Secretary. The report indicated that coal-fired power plants remain the top source of power in terms of installed capacity, […]