To encourage more investments, exploration, and support for the role of natural gas in the country’s energy mix, the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued the rules and regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act. Under the IRR, the government shall establish,...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Batangas has resumed operations following its weekend shutdown, with 1,170 megawatts (MW) from two power plants now back online. However, Excellent Energy Resources Inc. (EERI) is experiencing technical...
To minimize the risk of potential power outages, the Department of Energy (DOE) urged consumers in Luzon to practice energy conservation as two natural gas power generation facilities are set to shut down from March 29 to March 31. In a statement on Friday, March 28, the DOE reported that the...
An environmental watchdog has sounded the alarm on RA 12120 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, which seeks to boost the share of natural gas, a polluting fuel, in the country’s energy mix. While the law aims to promote it as “a safe, efficient, and cost-effective source of...
President Marcos has signed the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Act. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN | Mark Balmores) Marcos has inked Republic Act No. 12120 or an Act Promoting the Development of the Philippine National Gas Industry. Under the law, the government must...
To further support the integration of natural gas into the country's energy mix, economists suggested that developing the Philippine Upstream Indigenous Natural Gas Industry (PUINGI), alongside fiscal support, could help improve energy security amid shifting international markets. In an economic...
The key players in the country's gas-to-power industry are exploring interconnecting their pipeline facilities to share liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, a lifeline designed to neutralize potential fuel supply disruptions and ensure steady electricity generation from gas-fed plants. In an...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, November 14 cautioned that the passage into law of the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act may replicate policy mistakes that happened in the past especially in the energy sector. Sen. Risa Hontiveros explains why she voted no to...
Voting 14-3, the Senate approved on Monday, Nov. 11, Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act on third and final reading. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano expresses gratitude to her colleagues who supported the passage of Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas...
The bill seeking the full development of the Philippines’ natural gas industry was approved by the Senate on second reading on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano stands firm to promote indigenous gas as she continues to defend Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry...
Senator Pia Cayetano (Senate PRIB) Senator Pia Cayetano is bent on debunking claims that prices of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) are cheaper than indigenous or Malampaya gas. Cayetano, the sponsor of Senate Bill (SB)...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano renewed his pitch for the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Development Act—a measure that is crucial for the country’s goal of achieving long-term energy security. Earlier, his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, sponsored...
