Engie EPS exectives seated with Minister of Public Infrastructure, Industries, and Commerce Charles Obichang (rightmost) during the leadership meeting held at the Old Era Kelulau Building in Koror on December 20. In response to Senate questioning, PPUC and the international renewable-energy producer Engie EPS have restructured their agreement with changes that they claim will save […]
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Ngarchelong State Assembly urges Congress to approve PPA
The Ngarchelong State Assembly passed a resolution expressing support for the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and urging the Congress to approve the deal. The resolution, which was already transmitted to the office of Ngarchelong Governor Richard Ngiratrang, was passed during the second special session of the Ngarchelong State Assembly through majority vote. The resolution stated […]
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Senate action baffles Engie EPS, decides to visit Palau
From left to right, Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman Gregorio Decherong, Public Infrastructure, Industries and Commerce Minister Charles Obichang, and Engie EPS Chief Executive Officer Carlalberto Guglielminotti signing the Power Purchase Agreement. (File Photo) Perplexed by the news that the Palau Senate had voted no to the resolution that would ratify the amended and restated Power Purchase Agreement […]
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There is still hope for PPA, says PPUC Chairman
Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) officials answer questions posed by the national congress leaders during the oversight hearing held on October 10 at the Old Olbiil Era Kelulau in Koror. In the center, PPUC Chairman Greg Decherong and PPUC Project Planning and Implementation Manager Anthony Rudimch (rightmost). (File Photo) Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman […]
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Senators junk resolution endorsing PPA implementation
Senators killed the resolution that endorsed the implementation of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) and the Engie Electric Power Systems (EPS) in a vote of 11 to 1, with the majority voting against it, during a special session held on December 6. House Joint Resolution 10-35-8 HD1 endorsed […]
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Lawmaker on power purchase deal: It’s not the OEK’s job to negotiate
Delegate Jonathan Isechal commented on the pending deliberation by the Senate on Palau’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with French company, Engie Eps, saying that it is not the national congress’ job to negotiate for the deal. Isechal, who chairs the House of Delegates’ (HOD) Committee on Ways and Means that was responsible for examining the […]