Energy Resource Development and Utilization Division (VFO-ERDUD)

Energy Resource Development And Utilization Division (VFO)

Date published: May 27 2015 12:00 AM

Formulates and Implements policies, plans, programs and regulation relative to energy resource development and utilization in the Visayas

Energy Resource Development Section

• Formulates policy recommendations on geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resources in the Visayas
• Conducts initial/preliminary inspection and investigation of geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas operations as appropriate, with due regard to production, safety, health, environment and security in the Visayas
• Conducts preliminary investigation of reported occurences of geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resources
• Develops and Maintains regional database on geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resources for planning purposes
• Provides technical assistance and energy advisory services to the various stakeholders and the public on geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resources
• Conducts the following in coordination with the doe head office:
• • Research and studies on geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resource exploration and development including market development of geothermal and coal resource
  • Implementation of government projects on geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resources
  • Development and Implementation of project proposals on geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resources
  • Monitoring of projects of service contractors/permitees on geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resource exploration and development
  • Field evaluation of geothermal, coal, oil and natural gas resources
• Coordinates with the various DOE Units and concerned government agencies, local government units, the academe, and other stakeholders on the above-enumerated fuctions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Energy Utilization Management Section

• Formulates policy recommendations on the application of renewable energy, alternative fuels and new and advanced energy technologies (NAETs), energy efficiency and conservations in the Visayas
• Develops regional energy utilization indices for the various sectors in the Visayas
• Conducts preliminary resource assessment and mapping of renewable energy resources
• Develops and implements project proposals on renewable energy systems, alternative fuels and NAETs for local application
• Develops and maintains regional data base on NAETs, energy utilization, including natural gas, renewable energy, alternative fuels, ETC. for planning purposes
• Provides technical assistance and energy advisory services to the various stakeholders and the public on the renewable energy, efficient utilization of energy and alternative fuels and NAETs
• Conducts the following in coordination with the DOE Head office:
• • technical and economics evaluation of alternative fuels and NAETs for local applications
  • Research and development studies for the effective utilization and commercialization of renewable system, energy efficiency and conservation technologies, alternative fuels and NAETs
  • Implementation of government projects on renewable energy technologies and resource, alternative fuels and NAETs, and energy efficiency and conservation in the Visayas
  • Monitoring of projects on renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation, alternative fuels and NAETs
• Coordinates with the various DOE units and concerned governments agencies, local government units, the academe, and other stakeholders on the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned