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Basic Energy farms in contract for Camarines Sur geothermal project

January 18, 2016 - 9:00am

Basic Energy Corp. has firmed up its partnership with Desco Inc. to commence drilling of its geothermal project in Camarines Sur next month.

Business

Additional 1MW as power plant opens in Bogo City

March 3, 2012 - 12:00am

The Libertad Natural Gas Power Plant formally opened in Bogo City yesterday to supply an additional 1-megawatt power supply to Cebu Electric Cooperative (Cebeco) II.

Cebu News

ERC issues compliance certificate for Cebu power proj

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 16, 2011 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), has issued a certificate of compliance (COC) to Desco Inc. for its 1.059 megawatt Libertad natural gas power plant Brgy. Libertad, Bogo City, Cebu.

Business

Forum Energy starts production of natural gas from Cebu field

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | November 16, 2011 - 12:00am

UK firm Forum Energy Plc. has started the production of natural gas from its Libertad gas field in Cebu, a top energy official said.

Business

Otto Energy to start Leyte drilling in March

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 7, 2011 - 12:00am

Australia-based oil exploration firm Otto Energy Ltd. said yesterday it will soon start drilling in Service Contract 51 in Northwest Leyte.

Business

PNOC-EDC questions award of PGI drilling contract to Desco

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 23, 2002 - 12:00am

State-owned PNOC-Energy Development Corp. (PNOC-EDC), the geothermal unit of the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC), is contesting the Philippine Geothermal Inc. (PGI)’s decision to award a $12-million drilling...

Business