Department Circular

"Providing For The Rules And Regulations Governing The Business Of Supplying, Hauling, Storage, Handling, Marketing And Distribution Of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LOG) For Automotive Use"

WHEREAS, the Department of Energy (DOE) in pursuance of its powers and functions under Section 5 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638 otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992", establishes and administers programs for the exploration, transportation, marketing, distribution, utilization, conservation, stockpiling, and storage of energy resources of all forms,... Read More


Guidelines Implementing the Registration of Fuel Additives under Republic Act Nos. 8479 & 8749

Pursuant to Section 12, Chapter III of Republic Act (R. A) No. 8479 otherwise known as "The Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998", Section 27, Chapter III of R. A No. 8749 otherwise known as "The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999" and R. A No. 6969 otherwise known as 'Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990"


Eiterating A Transparent And Competitive System Of Awarding Service/Operating Contracts For Coal, Geothermal And Petroleum Prospective Areas, Repealing For This Purpose Department Circular No. 2003-05-005 And Department Circular No. 2005-04-004

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1442, otherwise known as "An Act to Promote the Exploration & Development of Geothermal Resources," Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. 972, as amended, otherwise known as "The Coal Development Act of 1976" and Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. 87, as amended, otherwise known as the "Oil Exploration and Development Act of... Read More


Adopting Further Amendments to the WESM Rules

WHEREAS, Rule 8.6.10 of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market Rules (WESM) Rules provide for the approval by the Department of Energy (DOE) of proposals for any changes in the WESM rules upon the endorsement by the Board of Directors of the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEM Board);


Implementing the Philippine National Standard Specification for Anhydrous BIOETHANOL Fuel (PNS/DOE QS 007:2005)

WHEREAS, Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7638, otherwise known as "An Act Creating the Department of Energy (DOE)", tasks the DOE to formulate rules and regulations as may be necessary to guide the operations of both government and private entities involved in energy resource supply and distribution;


Interim Guidelines for the Accreditation of Oil Industry Participants in the Fuel BIOETHANOL Program

WHEREAS, under Section 2(a) of Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992" (the "Act"), it is declared the policy of the State to develop the country's indigenous energy resources taking into consideration the active participation of the private sector in the various areas of energy resouce development.


Adopting Further Amendments to the WESM Rules

Whereas, Rule 8.6.1 of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules provide for the approval by the Department of Energy (DOE) of proposals for any changes in the WESM rules upon the endorsement by the Board of Directors of the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEM Board);


Designating the National Power Corporation And The Power Sector Assets And Liabilities Management Corporation As The Default Wholesale Suppliers For The Philippine Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM)

Whereas, the Department of Energy (the "DOE") is mandated under Section 30 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA", to establish the Wholesale Electricity Sport Market (the "WESM") that would facilitate a transparent, competitive and reliable market for electricity.


Declaring The Launching Of The Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) In The Luzon Grid And The Terms And Conditions For The Commencement Of The Full Commercial Operations Of The WESM

Whereas, the Department of Energy (the "DOE") is mandated under Section 30 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA", to establish the Wholesale Energy Spot Market (the "WESM") that would facilitate a transparent, competitive and reliable market for electricity.


Guidelines Implementing The Modification Of Import Duty Rates On Crude Oil And Refined Petroleum Products As Provided Under Executive Order No. 527

Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order (E.O.) No. 527 issued by the President of the Republic of the Philippines on May 12, 2006, the Department of Energy (DOE), in coordination with the Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of Customs (BOC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), hereby adopts the following... Read More


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