DOE directed Meralco to execute PPA extension for power sourcing from Batangas into the Luzon grid.
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Updated Jul 30
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What happened
DOE directed Meralco to execute PPA extension for power sourcing from Batangas into the Luzon grid.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Heavy rains and flooding disrupted Meralco services in Luzon.Sub-event
DOE directs Meralco to execute PPA extension regarding power sourcing from Batangas into the Luzon grid.1 source
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The entities involved
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Luzon
largest island of the Philippines
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Batangas
province of the Philippines
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Department of Energy
Philippine energy department
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Meralco
Philippine electric company
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