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DOE orders Meralco to explain P47 fee for paying bills online
'Parang hindi po naging convenience ito, parang naging pabigat sa bulsa,' says Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi
Additional oil tariffs to raise P6.8 billion vs coronavirus – DOE
The additional tariffs will mean an increase of P0.60 per liter for gasoline and P0.84 for diesel
'No impact' on fuel supply if 'onerous' Chevron land rental not renewed – DOE
The Department of Energy plans to build an 'energy city' in place of Chevron's facilities on government land in San Pascual, Batangas
Over 10% of retailers already imposed last round of fuel tax hike – DOE
The final increase in excise tax under the TRAIN law can only be imposed on new stocks acquired in 2020, not on oil produced or imported in 2019
DOE to oil firms: Use up old inventory first before slapping new tax
The Department of Energy says oil companies may face large-scale estafa charges if they slap the TRAIN law's new taxes on old stocks in 2020
Defense, energy departments to probe Chinese control of power lines
Can China really remotely control – and shut down – the Philippines’ electricity? Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana wants to find out.
Semirara suspends coal mining activities
The Department of Energy directs Semirara Mining and Power Corporation to suspend coal mining activities after a mudslide last October
DOE asks oil companies to explain latest price adjustments
The Department of Energy says oil firms could have implemented even lower rates this week, but did not do so
Locsin warns PH will be 'deeply' affected by Saudi oil attacks
Meanwhile, energy officials give assurances oil supplies in the country remain sufficient and that the impact of the incident on the Philippines is still 'premature'
Environmental groups urge gov't to block coal plant in Palawan
The Green Thumb Coalition calls for a shift to renewable energy in view of the current climate emergency
DOE advisory board reevaluates renewable energy program
'The target is by end of 2030, [renewable capacity] should be 15,000 megawatts. However, based on our assessment, around 7,000 MW was recorded from 2011 to 2017,' says Department of Energy official Mylene Capongcol
Court stops DOE from unbundling fuel prices
The Department of Energy faces multiple cases on its move to break down how oil companies come up with fuel prices
Environment coalition urges gov't to speed up renewable energy projects
Power for People Coalition calls on the President to come up with an executive order that will formalize his directive for the energy department to fast-track 'the development of renewable energy sources'
Earthquake-hit Pampanga to have power restored on April 23 – DOE
The Department of Energy says electric cooperatives in Pampanga are working to restore power in the province before sunset on Tuesday, April 23
What you need to know about power advisories
The Department of Energy says the short-term answers are not enough to address the recent power shortages.
Power firms deny collusion allegations
Aboitiz Power Corporation's Manny Rubio says companies won't connive to cause power outages, as these are bad for business
Red alert raised for 4th time in Luzon grid
(UPDATED) Meralco is again implementing rotational brownouts in parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna due to low power supply on Monday, April 15
Oil prices going down slightly on February 4, 5
While oil companies will lower prices, the rollback will be offset by the excise tax hike under the TRAIN law
Oil firms to hike prices for 4th straight time on January 29
Oil companies say the hike is due to price movements in the international market
Another oil price hike set for January 22
The Department of Energy cites weak sentiments in the Asian gasoline market amid excess regional supply
Oil price hike on January 8 not due to Train Law – DOE
Oil companies will hike diesel prices by P0.70 per liter and gasoline by P0.80 per liter amid price movements in the global market
DOE: 2nd round of fuel tax hikes don’t cover 2018 stocks
DOE chief Alfonso Cusi warns oil industry players that applying the 2019 tax rates on 2018 oil stocks may lead to company closure and even estafa charges
Dennis Uy, China firm may bag major oil contract
Dennis Uy's Phoenix Petroleum and China National Offshore Oil Corporation team up to build an LNG import terminal in Batangas. Their tandem is the lone applicant, so far.
DOE to gov't agencies: Pay electricity bills
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi says electric cooperatives need the funds to provide 'efficient and sustainable services to the areas they serve'
LOOK: Brownout hits Department of Energy budget hearing
Lights go off for about 4 minutes
Oil prices jump for 8th consecutive week, Brent crude breaches $83
The latest round of price increases brings common gasoline prices to around P59 to P62 per liter, and diesel prices to around P47.95 to P50.75 per liter
Power, communications restoration underway in Ompong-hit Cagayan
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi says power providers and distributors are assessing the damage from Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)
Bicam OKs joint powers for Bangsamoro, DOE on energy sources
Senate Majority Leader Miguel Zubiri says the bicameral conference committee on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law decided to adopt the Senate version on the matter
Cusi joins Villar in Duterte Cabinet 'billionaires' club' in 2017
(3rd UPDATE) Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi declares a net worth of P1.355 billion in 2017, an increase of P1.19 billion from his net worth in 2016
DOTr to revive unaudited fuel subsidies program for jeepney drivers
With rising petroleum prices, the government is eyeing to revive a fuel subsidy program – which remains unaudited – for jeepney drivers towards the end of 2018
Bayan Muna asks SC to clarify TRO on retail electricity suppliers
The group says the 'sweeping' temporary restraining order earlier issued by the Supreme Court 'has given monopolies like Meralco the advantage'
Green groups: Scrap Puerto Princesa waste-to-energy project
The No Burn Pilipinas coalition says the project is 'illegal' and likely to fail
Cebu's Alegria Oil Field can power 60-megawatt gas plant – DOE
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi says the Alegria Oil Field would have two wells ready to produce a total of 360 barrels per day
Cebu's Alegria Oil Field to begin commercial production
The Department of Energy says the natural gas and oil production of the field may last until 2037, based on the development plan crafted after the initial testing
Local, foreign firms eye integrated facility for liquefied natural gas
The government wants to turn the Philippines into a hub for liquefied natural gas, given the expected depletion of natural gas from Malampaya in less than a decade
DOE: No need to raise PUV fares despite higher fuel tax
Energy Assistant Secretary Leonido Pulido III says that 'based on the increase in the existing tax law, there should be no immediate need to raise PUV fares'
DOE to gas stations: Don't take advantage of tax reform law
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi warns that the government would cancel the certificate of compliance (COC) of violators
Filipinos to feel impact of higher fuel tax starting mid-January
Fuel prices could go up in two weeks' time, once existing petroleum stocks of retailers are used up
New tax rates don't apply to old petroleum stocks, DOE warns
New excise tax rates on petroleum products are levied upon importation, not at the point of sale to the consumers
DOE targets restoring power in Biliran before Christmas
Some 365,000 food packs are also on standby for those affected by Tropical Depression Urduja
Jacinda Ardern forges stronger NZ-PH ties on first Manila visit
The first Philippine visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yields 3 bilateral agreements with the host country
Mindanao electricity market targeted for launch in Q2 2018
Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Funtebella says the government is currently auditing the system of the electricity spot market for Mindanao
Luzon power grid on yellow alert again
A Meralco executive expresses concern over the frequent incidence of yellow alerts, but the Department of Energy says there is no cause for alarm
PHINMA Energy eyes 45-megawatt solar plant in Batangas
The company wins a solar service contract for the right to explore and develop a 486 hectare area in Batangas from the Department of Energy
Meralco denies 'midnight deals' with ERC on 7 coal power plants
Meralco first vice president Ivanna de la Peña says talks for power supply agreements on 7 coal fired power plants started as early as 2012
Environment groups file case vs DENR, DOE over coal plants proliferation
The petitioners asks the Supreme Court to compel the two government agencies to do what laws require of them in regulating coal fired power plants
PHINMA Energy pins hopes on DOE's new renewable energy policy
With the tight competition in coal energy the firm plans to focus on renewable energy projects and retail electricity as it waits for the DOE s next renewable energy incentive
A low carbon future
The Renewable Portfolio Standard can address the administration s least cost energy goals while encouraging renewable energy generation
Ombudsman dismisses 3rd complaint vs ex-DENR chief Lopez
(3rd UPDATE) The Ombudsman says there was not enough evidence to support the claim that the trip to Paris taken by then-Environment Secretary Gina Lopez was allegedly a gift in exchange for a project
SC stops DOE, ERC from limiting major power consumers' supply choices
The Supreme Court says there appears to be no basis for the Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission to require major power consumers to source their electricity only from certain suppliers
