Energy dep’t sees P15B in investments in bioethanol plants
The Department of Energy expects P15 billion in fresh investments in the local ethanol industry following the issuance of guidelines setting reference prices and an assurance that all local production...
View ArticleJeepney drivers with fuel smart cards to each get another P2k subsidy
Jeepney drivers who have already claimed their fuel smart cards under the P450-million Public Transport Assistance Program, or Pantawid Pasada, will each get an additional P2,000 subsidy to cushion the...
View ArticleFuel, agri imports in second monthly decline
The Philippines imported more petroleum, wheat and tobacco products amid the second straight monthly slowdown in imports in November 2011, according to the National Economic and Development Authority...
View ArticleAgain, oil firms up prices
Oil companies raised fuel prices anew Wednesday to reflect the continued uptrend of oil prices in the global market last week.
View ArticleShell introduces new generation of premium fuels
Oil giant Shell will replace its Shell V-Power and Shell Super Premium fuels with a new generation of premium fuels namely: Shell V-Power Nitro+Gasoline, Shell V-Power Nitro+Racing and Shell V-Power...
View ArticleDoE requires accreditation of coal traders
Coal traders, suppliers and end users have been mandated by the Department of Energy (DoE) to have themselves accredited yearly, as the government moves to curb substantial losses in government...
View ArticleOil firms cut petrol prices anew
For the ninth consecutive week, local oil companies are cutting prices of petroleum products effective Saturday as a result of the continued drop of oil prices in the international market.
View ArticleShell to invest P6.5B for refinery
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. is investing about $150 million (roughly P6.45 billion) to upgrade its refinery in Tabangao, Batangas, which will not only result in more efficient operations for the...
View ArticleRunning on empty (VAT on fuel)
Being a son carries some important duties. After my eldest brother and father’s passing, I became the eldest child and the eldest son among four siblings, and such an important familial “position”...
View ArticleEuro IV-compliant diesel now at Unioil pumps
I’m a car enthusiast first before a motoring journalist. I love driving almost all types of cars: supercars, subcompact hatchbacks, executive sedans and even big lumbering SUVs. But I recognize that...
View ArticlePSALM seeks bidders for P15-B fuel supply contracts
State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. is seeking offers for the supply and delivery of P15 billion worth of industrial fuel oil to serve the requirements of four critical power...
View ArticleSeaoil earmarks P1.1B for expansion in ’13
Seaoil Philippines, an independent fuel retailer, is spending another P1.1 billion this year to further expand its retail network. The goal is to reach a total count of 400 stations by the end of 2013.
View ArticleKorean company plans power plant in Iloilo
A South Korean power company is eyeing to build a $22-million (P895.84 million) biomass power plant in Iloilo that is expected to boost the supply of energy on Panay Island.
View ArticleMeet Solane, the former Shellane
With a new name that is still unfamiliar even to its old customers, Solane is counting on enhanced client service to reestablish itself in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market, even increase its...
View ArticleDOE set to issue order requiring 10% ethanol fuel blend
The Department of Energy is set to issue a circular that will require the blending of 10-percent ethanol in all gasoline products.
View ArticleOil firms jack up pump prices a day after polls
Oil companies raised prices effective 6 a.m. Tuesday, a day after the conduct of midterm elections, "to reflect price movements" in the international market.
View ArticleBlazing the road with Petron Blaze 100 Euro IV
As a journalist, I often travel around the world. But I always take the time to look around the local shops and markets. Oftentimes, we find products that look similar to brand-name items but at a...
View ArticleWhat they say about Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro IV fuel
Roberto Coyiuto III, PGA Cars Inc. executive director: We haven’t seen any noticeable difference between the old Petron Blaze formulation and the new Euro IV-compliant variant. Which is a good thing...
View ArticleFuel pump prices seen to rise further but at slower pace
Fuel prices are expected to continue rising this week although at a slower pace given the substantial increases recently, industry sources said.
View ArticleFuel prices rise on fears over Syria
Oil firms raised pump prices for gasoline, diesel and kerosene Tuesday as market jitters drove up fuel prices across the globe. Petron, the No. 1 oil player in the country, attributed the international...
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