Philippines

Philippines starts decommissiong of coal-fired power plants

The phase-out of coal-fired plants will allow transition to 50% of renewable energy by 2040.

Standard Chartered approves $145m loan facility for BW Batangas

The Batangas-based floating storage regasification unit pushes for the Philippines’ LNG goals.

ACEN seals deal with US-based firm for renewable energy projects

It is BrightNight LLC’s second massive-scale renewable energy deal in APAC.

ACEN inks deal with MAS, Rockefeller Foundation for coal plant phase-out

The agreement will involve the use of Transition Credits for the SLTEC coal plant.

AboitizPower, JBIC ink deal for energy transition cooperation

The partnership will help ramp up AboitizPower’s renewable energy development.

IAEA urges improvement of Philippine research reactor after successful safety tests

The Philippine Research Reactor-1 has been used as a facility for training and research.

Philippines’ Repower Energy opens 8th run-of-river hydropower plant

The 1.4 MW Lower Labayat ROR hydropower plant is projected to generate 8 GWh.

First Gen awards LNG cargo contract to Trafigura

This came following to completion of an international tender.

Philippines, US ink partnership for nuclear energy cooperation

The 123 Agreement will provide the legal framework for potential nuclear energy projects.

Philippines needs 152TWh more renewable generation by 2050: report

This contrasts the draft report for the market's plan for clean energy.

Aboitiz Power recovering after typhoon setbacks: report

Its distribution sales volumes rose 4.8% year-on-year.

AboitizPower extends energy supply partnership with WalterMart

Over 26 facilities are benefiting from this partnership.

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation marries agriculture and power generation with AgroSolar project

The initiative ensures small-scale farmers are nurtured and supported amidst the race for sustainable energy.

Philippines’ DOE starts selection for microgrid service providers

Over 98 unserved and underserved areas are prioritised for the process.

Metro Pacific Iloilo Water nabs multi-wins at the Asian Water Awards

It used a tech-driven solution to combat non-revenue water. 

What propels energy transition in the Philippines?

The nation will need an overhaul of its workforce to meet its growing energy demand.