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DOE 2002 Accomplishments    2003 | 2004

 

Policy Framework | Energy Security | Development of Oil and Gas Industries | Downstream Natural Gas Industry | Renewable Energy | Downstream Oil Industry | Barangay Energization | Power Infrastructure | Power Sector Reform | Petroleum Prices | Development of Clean Alternative Fuels for Transportation | Energy Efficiency | Fuel Efficiency | Enhanced Consumer Welfare and Protection | International Cooperation Activities

 

Policy Framework 

  • 2003-2012 Philippine Energy Plan (PEP)
  • Transco's Transmission Development Plan
  • Power Development Plan

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Energy Security 

  • Commissioning of 3 Natural Gas-Fired plants
  • 1200-MW KEILCO Ilijan Power Plant
  • 1060-MW First Gas Power Corporation Santa Power Plant
  • 500-MW First Gas Power Corporation San Lorenzo Power Plant
  • Decline of share of imported fuels from 54.5% to 48% in the power generation mix

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Development of Oil and Gas Industries 

  • Upstream Exploration
  • Philippine Petroleum Resource Assessment (PhilPRA) Project Study
  • Two (2) Geophysical Survey Exploration Contracts (GSECs)
  • GSEC 101 - Sterling Energy Ltd.
  • GSEC 102 - Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd.
  • Executive Order No. 66 on the establishment of a natural gas industry
  • Natural Gas Policy and Regulatory Framework
  • Interim Rules and Regulations Governing the Transmission, Distribution and Supply of Natural Gas
  • House Bill No. 4754 on the development of Natural Gas Infrastructure

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Renewable Energy 

  • RE Road Show
  • RE Policy Framework initiated
  • RE Bill filed in Congress

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Downstream Oil Industry 

  • 84 new players as of December 2002
  • MOA allowing industry stakeholders to police their own ranks
  • Proposed Liquefied Petroleum Gas Bill
  • Dept. Circular No. 2002-05-001 prescribing rules and guidelines for the implementation of the Gasoline Station Lending and Financial Assistance Program

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Barangay Energization 

  • Launching of Task Force Kapatid and Compacts of Cooperation Programs
  • 36,590 barangays energized as of December 2002

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Power Infrastructure 

  • Increase in generating capacity to 14,702 MW
  • Installation of 388 ckt-kms of transmission lines and 1,990 MVA of substation capacity
  • Construction of 1,645 ckt-kms of distribution lines and rehabilitation of 745 ckt-kms

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Power Sector Reform 

  • Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the EPIRA
  • Creation of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)
  • Approval of NPC Privatization Plan
  • Review of 35 NPC-Independent Power Producers' (IPP) Contracts
  • Tax Equalization between Indigenous and Imported Fuels (E.O. No. 100)
  • Condonation of Debts of Electric Cooperatives (E.O. No. 119)
  • Reorganization plan for NEA
  • Implementation of the Guidelines for the Performance Improvement Programs (PIPs) and Rehabilitation and Efficiency Plans (REPs)
  • Establishment of WESM under Department Circular No. 2002-06-003 dated June 28, 2002
  • Power Rate Reduction
  • Reduction in purchased power cost adjustment (PPCA)
  • PGMA's Ten-Point Plan to reduce electricity rates to end-users
  • Introduction of price incentives under Special Program to Enhance Electricity Demand (SPEED)

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Petroleum Prices 

  • Tri-media campaign
  • Power of Choice Ads

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Development of Clean Alternative Fuels for Transportation 

  • 1,000-km on-road performance of a converted DOE compressed natural gas (CNG)-bus
  • Conversion and performance testing of DOE utility vehicle to run on bi-fuel (natural gas or gasoline) system
  • Launching of the Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport (NGVPPT)
  • Joint feasibility study with Shell for CNG mother-daughter refueling station system
  • Launching of autogas dispensing station by Petron Gasul
  • Study on "Utilization of Coconut-Methyl Ester (CME) as Diesel Fuel Quality Enhancer"
  • Development of quality standards for CME

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Energy Efficiency 

  • Conduct of 62 energy audits in commercial and industrial establishments and government buildings resulting to 1.2 million liters of oil equivalent (LOE) or Php 14.5M
  • 15 industrial and commercial establishments were conferred the Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards for generating a cumulative energy savings of 307 million LOE or P3.1B.
  • Re-launching of the Partnership for Energy Responsive Economic Zones (PEREZ) and Partnership for Energy Responsive Companies (PERCs)

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Fuel Efficiency 

  • Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) Economy Run 2002

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Enhanced Consumer Welfare and Protection 

  • Creation of the Consumer Welfare and Promotion Office (CWPO)
  • Energy Consumer Guidebook
  • Compendium of Energy Regulation Law and Other Issuances on October 2002
  • Launching of DOE ENERTXT 2920

International Cooperation Activities 

  • Hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Implementation Facilitation Assistance Team (IFAT) Visit in Cebu
  • Hosting of the APEC Seminar-Workshop on Micro-Economic Reform of the Electricity Supply Industry

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