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With new natural gas source found at Malampaya, energy expert raises need for long-term plan
Drilling at Malampaya East-1 under Prime Energy Service Contract 38. —PHOTO FROM MALAMPAYA.COM
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January 28, 2026February 19, 2026Energy

With new natural gas source found at Malampaya, energy expert raises need for long-term plan

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As the Malampaya gas field, the Philippines’ largest source of natural gas, was projected to run dry by 2027, a major deposit of natural gas promising sufficient fuel to power millions of homes and schools for a year was found. But according to energy expert Alexander Ablaza, the Philippines needs a clear plan to meet its...

High power bills? Filipinos can have cheaper energy if Manila can drill in Recto Bank despite China row
The rigs at the Malampaya gas field supply natural gas to power plants that provide power to the Luzon grid. The existing wells are to run dry by 2027, prompting a massive push by the Philippine government to dig new wells to extend the facility’s lifespan. —PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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January 27, 2026April 21, 2026Energy

High power bills? Filipinos can have cheaper energy if Manila can drill in Recto Bank despite China row

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Recto Bank, an underwater reef in the West Philippine Sea, remains an enigma.  Little is publicly disclosed about it beyond its geology, oil and gas potential, and the decades-long struggle between the Philippines and China for control of its surface waters and the rich hydrocarbon deposits in its depths. One thing is clear, industry experts...