The Department of Energy (DOE), along with energy stakeholders from the Philippines, welcomed key figures from Norway to collaborate, share expertise, and discuss solutions for energy transition, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), decarbonization efforts, and energy security. During the...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is awaiting President Ferdinand Marcos's approval to commence hydrogen exploration in the Philippines as part of the government's ongoing efforts to diversify its energy sources. On the sidelines of the Stratbase ADR Institute’s Pilipinas Conference 2024,...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is imposing stricter monitoring of the increased biodiesel blend to ensure compliance with the mandated coconut methyl ester (CME) content in diesel fuel. One month after implementation of the increased blend, the DOE, through its Oil Industry Management Bureau...
Even atoms deserve a second chance! The jury is still out on whether breathing a new life into the dormant 620-megawatt Bataan nuclear power plant (BNPP) will unfold as a bold step in advancing the country’s energy security goal– or if it would end up as risky revival of the past. The...
Renewable energy (RE) firm Alternergy Holdings Corporation announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) approved its request to increase the registered capacity of the Tanay Wind Power Project. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Alternergy said the DOE...
As All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day approach, Filipinos are urged to be energy-conscious ahead of their weekend travels to hometowns. The Department of Energy (DOE) has called on the public to consider their energy consumption and travel plans, noting the importance of sustainability during...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded its first coal operating contract (COC) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), the DOE said it has granted the COC for a pre-determined area...
The Department of Energy (DOE), along with the Task Force on Energy Resiliency (TFER), has announced that nearly one million consumer connections have been affected by Tropical Storm "Kristine." During a virtual briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebell outlined...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the implementation of stricter guidelines, evaluations, and contract termination processes for renewable energy (RE) projects to ensure their timely completion and efficiency. In a statement, Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said tthe move is in...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has met with officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss potential collaborations in energy programs and developments. In a statement on Friday, Oct. 18, the DOE said the meetings aim to accelerate the Philippines' transition to renewable energy...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a system impact study (SIS) to 19 renewable energy (RE) projects that would evaluate a power grid’s capability to handle a new connection, such as power plants or large buildings. The DOE has given endorsements to the National Grid Corporation of the...
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised concerns about a potential shortage of biodiesel in the country, which could lead to higher pump prices. In a recent report, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) indicated that the supply of coco methyl ester (CME), a key component of...
