December 29, 2005

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Philippine branch of Synergy International Resources Group Co., Ltd. recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure in the country. Synergy has committed to invest US$ 200 million for the establishment of CNG refueling system for the whole Metro Manila area for CNG utilization in transport. . Full story >>>>>>

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December 22, 2005

Natural Gas Vehicle Fit for a Prime Minister

BANGKOK - The Thai Government has taken delivery of a natural gas powered Mercedes Benz E200 NGT, on loan from DaimlerChrysler to Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a one year trial period. The loan follows the announcement in July 2005 that DaimlerChrysler plans to commence manufacture of the E200 NGT in Thailand, the first plant outside of Germany to do so. Full story >>>>>>

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December 15, 2005

RP and South Korea Forge Closer Ties

MANILA - South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo agreed on Thursday (Dec. 15) to strengthen substantial cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of energy, natural resources and information technology (IT). Full story >>>>>>

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December 15, 2005

Seoul, Manila to increase energy cooperation

The Philippine Government and the Korean Government signed three deals to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector between the two countries. The two MOUs signed by Philippines Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy (MOCIE) Minister Lee, Hee-Beom aims to assist the Philippine government in its power development programs and accelerate the country’s barangay electrification program while the third MOU signed by the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) and Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) aims to promote the development of the country’s downstream natural gas industry. Full story >>>>>>

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July 5, 2005

Cummins Westport Inc. reported the July 1 launch by the Philippine Department of Energy of the country's first clean air public buses that will operate in Metro Manila. The Chinese-made buses are powered by Cummins Westport low-emissions natural gas engines. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and DOE Secretary Raphael P. M. Lotilla, joined by Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Sutherland and Chinese Ambassador Wu Hongbo, were the first passengers of the CNG bus at the launch ceremony and test run at the presidential palace in Manila. Full story >>>>>>

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July 1, 2005

Compressed Natural Gas-run buses launched

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo launched the first commercial bus using indigenous compressed natural gas (CNG) -- the government’s answer to the surging prices of oil. The buses will be powered by CNG, which will be sold at 14.50 per liter for the next seven years, 50 percent lower than diesel, which is 29.50 per liter, according to Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla.

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June 30, 2005

First bus using compressed natural gas to be presented to PGMA Friday

Government efforts to achieve energy independence in the wake of the skyrocketing prices of oil in the world market takes a giant leap on Friday when the first commercial bus using indigenous compressed natural gas (CNG) is presented to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at Malacanang grounds. Full story >>>>>>

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April 5, 2005

Gov't to push compressed natural gas-fueled transport system this year

To mitigate the adverse effects of the continuously increasing prices of oil, the government will push the operationalization of its compressed natural gas (CNG)-fueled public transport system project this year. Department of Energy (DoE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla said they will inaugurate next June the CNG mother gas stations and field out initial buses to serve the South Super Highway route. Full story >>>>>>

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March 10, 2005

Isuzu Launches CNG Fleets in Australia

Isuzu-General Motors of Australia have commissioned the first CNG Isuzu N series trucks outside of Japan, with seven trucks being put into operation with two municipal councils, one in Sydney and one north of Sydney. Full story >>>>>>

March 5, 2005

Groundbreaking of Compressed Natural Gas Mother Station paves way for Cleaner Transport Fuel

Department of Energy (DoE) officials and members of the Malampaya SC-38 joint venture partners led the groundbreaking ceremonies for the construction of the country's first-ever compressed natural gas (CNG) mother refueling station in Tabangao, Batangas City on March 5, 2005. Full story >>>>>>