September 8, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The Division of Power is establishing a high-level assessment and analysis committee (REC) to oversee the nation’s shift towards prioritizing indigenous pure fuel over imported provides.
Beneath a DOE round, the REC is tasked with assessing the pricing methodologies adopted by suppliers, guaranteeing their alignment with established regulatory tips.
The DOE undersecretary supervising the Power Useful resource Improvement Bureau (ERDB) and the Oil Business Administration Bureau (OIMB), is ready to chair the committee, until the DOE chief designates one other official.
The committee additionally contains the DOE assistant secretary supervising the ERDB and OIMB as vice chair, and the administrators of ERDB, OIMB and Authorized Providers as members.
To supply technical and administrative assist to the REC, the round additionally approved the creation of a technical working group, led by the ERDB assistant director.
Pursuant to Republic Act 12120 or the Philippine Pure Gasoline Business Improvement Act, the federal government mandates prioritizing the procurement and utilization of indigenous pure fuel over imported sources.
Buy of imported pure fuel, in the meantime, ought to adhere to the provisions of RA 12120’s implementing guidelines and rules, the round said.
The transfer goals to cut back the nation’s dependence on imported gas, making it much less susceptible to world disruptions amid rising energy demand.
The round highlighted that the usage of domestically sourced pure fuel wouldn’t solely present a safe electrical energy provide but additionally reduce prices related to long-distance transportation and distribution.
Consequently, the costs of by-products, significantly electrical energy, are anticipated to lower.
Enacted in January, the pure fuel legislation seeks to advertise pure fuel as a “secure, environment friendly and cost-effective supply of vitality.”
The legislation likewise positions pure fuel as a “dependable gas” for technology services able to assembly the nation’s baseload demand whereas paving the way in which for a wider adoption of renewable vitality sources.
