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State-run National Power Corp. (Napocor) said it is open to Manila Electric Co’s.  request for a partial payment scheme.


Napocor president Cyril del Callar, however, warned that while this arrangement may have a minimal impact on their  financial position, it may lead to some problems in the long-run.


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PEMC president Lasse A. Holopainen said the WESM should start to give way to open access. The PEMC has been tasked to handle the WESM operations.


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PEMC, the market operator for the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) slated to begin commercial operations this quarter, will seek approval from the energy regulator to allow it to charge a one-time annual registration fee of P180,000 for all market participants.


The fees will also be imposed on participating power generators and other sellers in the spot market.


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Business groups seek green light on WESM

By Ehda Dagooc | August 20, 2008 - 12:00am

Freeman Cebu Business

WESM presses accreditation for power spot market players

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 12, 2008 - 12:00am

Business

Power rates to remain stable in next few mos – WESM exec

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | February 14, 2008 - 12:00am

Business

Napocor open to Meralco’s partial payment request

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 12, 2007 - 12:00am

State-run National Power Corp. (Napocor) said it is open to Manila Electric Co’s. request for a partial payment scheme. Napocor president Cyril del...

Business

PEMC expects WESM operations to start in May

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | March 9, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) expects the commercial operations of the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) in Luzon to start in May this year as soon as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)...

Business

PEMC eyes P550M in transaction fees from WESM

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 3, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) expects to raise some P550 million this year from market transaction fees. PEMC, the market operator for the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) slated to begin...

Business