Philippine Petroleum Association of the Upsteam Industry (Oil & Gas), Inc. (PAP) Donnabel Kuizon Cruz.
Newly installed chairperson of Philippine Petroleum Association of the Upstream Industry (Oil & Gas) Inc. (PAP) Donnabel Kuizon Cruz vowed to pursue measures for responsible development of oil and gas resources to further improve the country’s economy.
In a statement, Cruz also emphasized the need to continue working with the national government to ensure a stable energy supply in the country, which she said, is crucial in the country’s economic growth goals.
“As we move forward, PAP remains committed to working closely with the government and stakeholders in ensuring a stable and sustainable energy future for the Philippines,” Cruz said.
“Together, we will continue advancing the responsible development of the country’s oil and gas resources, helping build a stronger economy and a better future for Filipinos,” she added.
Cruz, president and chief executive officer of Prime Energy which operates the Malampaya Gas Field was elected to the new post during an annual membership meeting in Parañaque City that was attended by Department of Energy Undersecretary Alessandro O. Sales.
Established in 2013, PAP is a non-profit organization composed of companies engaged in upstream petroleum operations. Its members account for the country’s entire oil and gas production.
In addition to advocating for the interests of upstream oil and gas industry participants, PAP collaborates with the government on key initiatives, including the PH-Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative led by the Department of Finance and the Department of Energy’s 2024 Bid Round Launch.
Aside from Prime Energy, member companies include Nido Petroleum Philippines Pty. Ltd., Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation, PXP Energy Corporation (formerly Philex Petroleum Corp.), PetroEnergy Resources Corporation, The Philodrill Corporation, PNOC Exploration Corporation, Enex Energy Corp., UC38 LLC, Anglo Philippine Holdings Corporation, NPG Pty. Ltd. and Alcorn Petroleum and Minerals Corporation. Associate members include key service and support companies such as CSA Resources, BenLine Agencies, Royal Cargo, Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co., and Desco Inc.
Cruz expressed gratitude to the PAP members who expressed their full confidence in her “leadership and strategic vision for a secure and sustainable energy future.”
“I am deeply honored by the trust and confidence of my peers in the industry,” said Cruz, who leads Prime Energy, a subsidiary of Prime Infra and is the operator of the Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project, which supplies approximately 20 percent of Luzon's electricity needs.
Before leading Prime Energy, she built a strong track record in exploration and production, asset management, and regulatory affairs.