Tag: Department of Energy
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COA Flags P10.77-B Dues from Axed Solar Deals
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State Auditors Flag Billions in Unpaid Obligations The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Department of Energy (DOE) for failing to collect P10.77 billion in overdue financial liabilities and penalties arising from 37 terminated Solar Energy Operating Contracts (SEOCs). The audit agency highlighted that the unremitted balances undermine…
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Diesel Prices Slashed by ₱7.57/L Starting Sept 29
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Philippine motorists, commercial freight haulers, and public utility vehicle operators will receive substantial financial breathing room as domestic oil firms implement a major downward price adjustment effective Tuesday, September 29, 2026. According to an advisory confirmed by the Department of Energy (DOE) and downstream oil industry players, retail prices will…
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DOE to Auction 3,840 MW Gas Capacity for RE Stability
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to conduct a competitive auction for 3,840 megawatts (MW) of mid-merit natural gas power capacity across the Luzon and Visayas grids. The procurement framework is engineered to mitigate grid intermittency and provide critical operational backstop as the country accelerates the integration of utility-scale…
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Philippine Fuel Prices Poised for Second Consecutive Big-Time Hike
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The Philippine energy and infrastructure landscape marked significant momentum this week as key sector updates emerged from regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders. According to reports from **GMA News Online**, the latest developments underscore ongoing efforts to balance immediate consumer pricing realities with long-term grid sustainability and energy security. Key Industry…
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11 Bidders Cleared for DOE Waste-to-Energy Auction
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has officially cleared 11 prospective bidders covering 14 waste-to-energy (WTE) developments for its upcoming Special Green Energy Auction (GEA-WTE), marking a critical milestone in the country’s push to diversify its clean energy mix and solve urban waste management bottlenecks. The specialized competitive procurement round has…
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DOE Eyes Port Rationing for Offshore Wind in GEA-5
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is drafting regulatory guidelines to ration port access for offshore wind developers participating in the upcoming Green Energy Auction Round 5 (GEA-5), aiming to eliminate logistical bottlenecks that threaten the rollout of clean marine power. Under the proposed draft circular, winning bidders in the GEA-5…
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DOE Clears Five Renewable Energy Projects for Grid Impact Study
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has greenlit five new renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of over 500 megawatts (MW) to proceed with a crucial system impact study (SIS) in coordination with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The SIS, a mandatory step for all major power…