Located within the Bacon-Manito (Bac-Man) geothermal complex, which straddles two of the Asian nation’s 24 active volcanoes – Mayon and Bulusan – the Tanawon plant is projected to generate 159,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) or 159 GWh of electricity annually.

Philippines: New geothermal power plant switched on

World’s largest geothermal power producer activates Tanawon plant

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for August 2025 announced

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UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for August 2025 announced

ADNOC Drilling confirms $217m as Q-25 payout

Steady stream of big project wins fuels ADNOC Drilling's profit to $692m

ADNOC Drilling's top- and bottom-line numbers for H1-2025 show impressive gains. The company's stock on ADX is up 8%+ this year.

UAE petrol prices to drop next month after July hike?

Oil prices stay volatile but show signs of cooling; so will UAE fuel rates dip soon?

File picture of a petrol station in UAE.

EU launches deeper probe into Adnoc’s Covestro takeover

EU investigates foreign subsidies of Adnoc’s Covestro deal; decision due by December 2

European Union flags flap in the wind outside EU headquarters in Brussels, Friday, February 21, 2020

Hybrid SUV hits 1,600km: Smart #5 surprises

Geely-Mercedes launch hybrid SUV boasting long range, lightning-fast charging

With its long range and zippy recharge, this Smart #5 EHD hybrid could leave both petrol stations and electric vehicle (EV) skeptics in the dust, thanks to its 800-Volt architecture, 40kW battery from CATL, and 4.4L/100km fuel efficiency.

Will UAE fuel prices drop in August 2025?

With oil prices losing steam, UAE petrol rates for August may ease after July’s sharp rise

A petrol pump in Sharjah

350,000 jobs in the Philippines open in this sector

Careers rising: Solar, wind, hydro lead jobs growth as Philippines shifts to clean tech

An EV charging station topped by solar panels inside the Department of Energy compound in Taguig, Manila, where VW and BYD vehicles are parked.

Power bank blamed for fire on Virgin flight VA1528

Lithium-ion power banks spark safety concerns following latest onboard fire incident

A blaze erupted aboard Virgin Flight VA1528 around 9 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, with investigators pointing to a power bank as the likely spark behind the fiery incident.

963% surge: Honda hits explosive EV growth

Stunning gains for Honda affirms company’s successful entry strategy

The Honda Prologue.

Philippines: New drilling begins for fresh gas supplies

'Noble Viking' drillship arrives as the Philippines reboots Malampaya, chasing new gas

A presidential fly-by on the existing Malampaya oil and gas platform. New well are being drilled under Service Contract 38 (SC 38). The Philippines is said to be “sitting” on a gold mine of untapped hydrocarbons estimated to worth $26.3 trillion, according to a recent study. This is a largely unproven claim, but one that’s worth noting. Since the 1970s, only a few wells had been drilled, supplying a small chunk of the domestic oil and gas demand for its 110 million inhabitants.

ADNOC transfers key OMV stake to investment vehicle

ADNOC created XRG to be its focal point in expanding its global interests

The ADNOC owned XRG investment vehicle already has committed significant funding in its global moves.

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