The Department of Energy (DOE) has sought transparency and efficient processing of energy projects through active collaboration with local government units (LGUs). In a statement on Thursday, March 13, the DOE said it is ramping up its efforts to streamline permitting processes to attract...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has opened the fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA 4) through its newly released bidding framework. In a statement on Wednesday, March 12, the DOE unveiled the terms of reference (TOR) which lays out the technical, financial, and commercial requirements that would manage...
To safeguard consumers and ensure adherence to government standards, the Department of Energy (DOE) has called on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) businesses to comply with the LPG Industry Regulation Act (LIRA). In a statement on Monday, March 10, the DOE said that failure to comply could lead to...
HOUSTON – Global CEOs, policymakers, and industry leaders are once again gathering at the annual CERAWeek in Texas, and if there’s ever a time to raise an eyebrow and clutch your coffee tighter, it’s now. With the Trump administration’s sharp ‘detour’ plowing through global energy...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has projected higher energy demand in Luzon during the summer. Following the recent heat index levels, the DOE reported a peak demand projection of 14,769 megawatts (MW) in Luzon, while Visayas could reach 3,111 MW, and Mindanao, 2,789 MW. “The maximum adjusted...
The much-anticipated fresh round of extensive feasibility study for the targeted revival of the 620-megawatt Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) will be facing delays due to “compliance concerns” that the governments of the Philippines and South Korea have yet to accomplish. In an exclusive...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has kicked off a key bilateral initiative with the Republic of Korea in support of the ongoing renewable energy (RE) efforts in the Philippines. According to the DOE, both parties have begun the knowledge sharing program (KSP), which is meant to be a strategic...
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD-NEA) has pledged its support to the Department of Energy (DOE) for the Philippines' nuclear energy development. In a statement on Wednesday, Feb. 26, OECD-NEA director-general William Magwood IV said that the...
The Philippine government, through the Department of Energy (DOE), is eyeing to cement new nuclear agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Argentina to solidify strategic partnerships that will aid the country in its renewed interest to plunge into nuclear power investments. In an...
In most energy sector meetings and social gatherings, the usual power talk comes with an added juicy coffee shop conspiracy—that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) would still be jolted with leadership changeover in due time. If—and when—it happens, and the whys and hows of it—they...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted system impact studies (SIS) to 11 energy projects spread nationwide. These projects, mostly consisting of renewable energy (RE), are set to undergo assessments that would determine if the power grid is feasible enough to allow new connections; this would...
As the world continues to grapple with depleting resources, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. Malls, as significant energy consumers, have a unique opportunity to lead the charge toward a greener, more sustainable future by adopting renewable energy solutions that can...
