By E.H. Edejer | January 15, 2026 OLONGAPO CITY — The Olongapo City council has asked Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI) to go back to the community and secure the acceptance of residents so that it may push through with the second phase of its P15-billion solar power plant project here. In a session of the… Read More Olongapo council urges community acceptance for Olongapo solar farm expansion
THE Philippines is at a turning point in its energy journey. Across the country, households are feeling the pressure of rising electricity demand with more appliances, more electronic transactions and more digital life. At the same time, communities are also living with the realities of climate change: stronger typhoons, longer heat waves, and greater strain… Read More Harvesting energy from the sun: Why solar power matters for our communities
BOTOLAN, Zambales — Another green energy project has been proposed for development in Zambales, which already hosts several solar energy generating facilities in at least two municipalities. According to reports gleaned from project filing with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), a wind farm capable of generating 300 megawatts (MW) of power, will… Read More P34.8-B wind farm eyed in Zambales
THE geothermal arm of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), showcased its Overhauling Reduction Days Program, which aims to reduce maintenance time for its geothermal plants, as well as the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project, in a conference recently held in Makati City. Engr. Rommel Austria, Senior Manager… Read More Aboitiz Renewables showcase innovation, expertise at PH geothermal conference
IBA, Zambales — Hydrogen reserves in Zambales may finally enter the exploration stage after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved landmark Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) to boost energy security in the country. According to the Department of Energy (DoE), President Marcos unveiled in Malacañang on October 8 eight new PSCs covering exploration areas across the Sulu… Read More PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration
IBA, Zambales — Hydrogen reserves in Zambales may finally enter the exploration stage after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved landmark Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) to boost energy security in the country. According to the Department of Energy (DoE), President Marcos unveiled in Malacañang on October 8 eight new PSCs covering exploration areas across the Sulu… Read More PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration
By DOE | July 9, 2025 IN anticipation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s signing of the country’s first service contracts for native hydrogen exploration, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently conducted a reconnaissance survey in Zambales and Pangasinan — areas covered under the predetermined contract areas offered in the 2024 Philippine Energy Bid Round.… Read More DOE conducts initial survey in Zambales and Pangasinan for native hydrogen exploration
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – As the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) pushes towards its carbon neutrality goal, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is poised to launch pure battery electric buses (PBEB) in this Freeport within the year. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said that the PBEB project is parallel to the… Read More SBMA to launch e-buses soon
By DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute | June 12, 2025 A recent study revealed that natural gas from the Nagsasa seep in San Antonio, Zambales, has the highest recorded gas seepage capable of producing renewable energy to meet the power demands of the town. These gas seeps, also known as “outgassing,” have released a record… Read More Study reveals Zambales town as highest source of natural hydrogen gas
By Rick P. Quiambao | May 5, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) advanced a major investment opportunity during its recent mission to South Korea, initiating cooperation for a US$700-million liquefied natural gas (LNG) power project and reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Dong In Entech Group. Led… Read More Bataan freeport advances power plant project, strengthens Korean investment ties
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