Philippines News

Extreme Asian Heat Spurs LNG Demand Ahead of Summer Months

May 31, 2024

Extreme temperatures across Asia are driving up liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand in the region as importers seek cargoes ahead of summer, with imports in South Asia hitting records.This could tighten available supply and further lift Asian spot prices that have already gained a third since April…

Philippines' PXP Energy Eyes Petroleum Blocks in Non-Disputed Areas

Apr 29, 2024

Philippine petroleum company PXP Energy Corp will take part in a government auction of energy reserves in the country's western and southern waters that are not claimed by China, its chairman said on Monday.PXP Energy holds the rights to explore Reed Bank in the South China Sea…

Malampaya Gas Field Exceeds Export Capacity Amid Grid Demands in Philippines

Apr 19, 2024

Prime Energy has informed that the Malampaya offshore gas field in the Philippines was able to deliver more than its export capacity as the grid of the country’s Luzon island was placed on red and yellow alerts.Prime Energy, operator of the Malampaya project…

Corio Deploys LiDARs for Offshore Wind Projects in Philippines

Mar 06, 2024

Corio Generation, a Macquarie Group company, has deployed Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) systems for offshore wind projects in the Philippines.To support its development strategy, LiDARs have been installed in the vicinity of sites in Guimaras and Cavite…

OneSubsea to Supply Subsea Wellheads for Prime Energy’s Malampaya Field

Mar 19, 2024

Prime Energy has awarded of a contract to OneSubsea, a Schlumberger company, for the supply of wellheads, christmas trees (control equipment), and subsea production system for phase 4 drilling at Malampaya field, offshore Philippines.The equipment…

Noble Viking Drillship Secures $80M Drilling Campaign with Prime Energy

Mar 15, 2024

Offshore drilling firm Noble Corporation has secured a new contract with Prime Energy for its drillship Noble Viking, which will be employed on a three well drilling campaign on Malampaya-Camago field, offshore Philippines.The contract also includes an additional one-well option…

Copenhagen Offshore Partners Names Co-CEOs to Lead Philippines Operations

Jan 15, 2024

Offshore wind developer Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) announced Rune Damgaard and Jesper Krarup Holst will serve as Co-CEOs of the group’s operations in the Philippines, including development of three offshore wind sites totalling 2 GW…

Southeast Asia’s 1MW Tidal Energy Plant to Feature HydroWing Tech

Jan 31, 2024

Energies PH, through its affiliate San Bernardino Ocean Power Corporation, has awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to Inyanga Marine Energy Group to build tidal energy plant in Southeast Asia, which will feature HydroWing technology…

Nebula Energy Acquires Majority Stake in AG&P LNG for $300M

Jan 31, 2024

Nebula Energy, a U.S.-based asset management company focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG), has acquired majority stake in AG&P LNG for $300 million.With operational headquarters in the UAE, AG&P LNG will now operate as an independent subsidiary of Nebula Energy with key offices in UAE…

DOF Secures $60M Contract for Work on Gas Field Offshore Philippines

Jan 02, 2024

Prime Energy has extended the contract for DOF’s multipurpose supply vessel (MPSV) Skandi Hawk for work on the Malampaya gas field offshore Philippines.The contract has been extended to the end of 2027, according to Norwegian vessel owner DOF…

Philippines Wants to Start New Energy Exploration Projects in South China Sea

Dec 18, 2023

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his country is working to resolve 'exploration issues' in the South China Sea so it could start new energy exploration projects in the resource-rich waterway to meet his nation's energy needs.Marcos…

China to Conduct Sea Trials for Its First Ultra-deepwater Drilling Ship

Dec 18, 2023

China will on Friday conduct sea trials for its first ocean research drilling vessel, capable of drilling at depths of more than 10,000 meters (32,800 feet), a key step towards beefing up the country's deep-sea oil and gas exploration capabilities…

Malaysia Defends Its Energy Ops in the South China Sea

Apr 10, 2023

Malaysia said on Saturday it was firmly committed to protecting its sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea after China expressed concern about Malaysian energy projects in a part of the sea that China also claims.Malaysian Prime…

Philippines Agrees 2GW Offshore Wind Deals with Danish Investor

Mar 30, 2023

The Philippines' Department of Energy said on Thursday it had signed three contracts with a Danish fund manager for offshore wind energy development projects with a total capacity of 2,000 megawatts.There will be a 25-year operating period for…

Philippine Firm Targets New Gas Wells, Solar Investment

Mar 15, 2023

Philippine holding firm Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc aims to put new wells at the country's only major natural gas project into commercial operation in 2026, and is seeking other fields to ensure long-term output, its CEO told Reuters on Wednesday…

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