Tag: #Alfonso G. Cusi
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DOE pushes ‘mangrove sequestration’ to manage coal plants’ emissions
To pare the country’s carbon emissions without compromising energy security, the Department of Energy (DOE) is examining the feasibility of “mangrove sequestration” so carbon emissions of coal plants can be offset or managed.
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DOF urges caution on fuel tax suspension
The Department of Finance (DOF) has advised caution in suspending excise tax on petroleum as it will incur substantial revenue losses for the government and may affect the budget for coronavirus recovery measures.
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DOE admits higher future rate hikes
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the 20-day Malampaya preventive maintenance shutdown scheduled in October this year will spark higher rate hikes toward the close of the year.
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DOE retools energy planning due to COVID-19 challenges
The Department of Energy (DOE) is reviewing its planning for the country’s energy needs — with the recalibration touching mainly on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the flourishing trends and innovations in the sector.
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DOE orders GenCos to ensure power supply during vaccination
The Department of Energy (DOE) is tightening its grip on the power generation companies (GenCos), so they can guarantee sufficient power supply as the Covid-19 vaccination program in the country gains traction.
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DOE seeks ‘stronger emergency protocols’ for power firms in times of disasters
As typhoon season has kicked off again this year, the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking stronger ‘emergency protocols’ that shall be instituted by the power industry, as response to the strike of natural calamities.
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DOE extends FIT incentive for hydro power ‘indefinitely’
The Department of Energy (DOE) has green-lighted ‘indefinite extension’ on the award of feed-in-tariff (FIT) incentives for run-of-river (ROR) hydropower projects that will be pursued by renewable energy (RE) developers.
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Cusi defends ‘negligible’ foreign capital requirement
Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi defended the seemingly ‘negligible’ $50 million capital requirement for foreign firms entering the Philippine geothermal sector saying the figure was the scale determined by the government for prospective investment areas on offer.
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DOE certifies P44-B LNG investments
Two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, with combined investments of P44 billion, had been issued certifications by the Department of Energy (DOE) as “energy project of national significance” or EPNS that will entitle them to streamlined process of permitting.
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No assurance yet from DoE for ‘bright’ Christmas in Bicol
Santa Claus will soon be knocking on Filipino homes, but for the Bicol region, the Department of Energy (DOE) cannot give an assurance yet if they can have “literally bright Christmas” because the restoration of power supply in the typhoon-devastated areas is still uncertain.
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DOE to submit ‘nuclear power plan’ to Duterte this December
As a follow-through to Malacanang’s issuance of Executive Order (EO) 116, the Department of Energy (DOE) indicated that it will submit its crafted “nuclear power development plan” to President Rodrigo Duterte next month.