Department Circular

Creation and Establishment of A Project Management Office to Manage the Implementation of the World Bank Financed Rural Power Project

WHEREAS, the Department of Energy (DOE), in pursuance of its mandate under the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIW has envisioned the achievement of country's total electrification; WHEREAS, rural power development is a flagship program of the DOE that would provide support for the implementation of reforms and priority investments critical for achieving... Read More


"Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act 8479, Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998," As Amended

Pursuant to chapter VII, Section 23 of Republic Act No. 8479, otherwise known as the "Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act Of 1998," Section 14 (paragraph) c of Department Circular nNo. 98-03-004, as amended by Department Circular No. 2002-05-001, is hereby further amended to read as follows:


Amending Certain Provisions of Petroleum Board Circular Nos. 15 And 2, Series of 1975 and 1976, Respectively, Providing Guidelines to the Financial and Technical Capabilities of A Viable Petroleum Exploration and Production Company

WHEREAS, the former Petroleum Board now Department of Energy issued Circular Nos. 15 and 2, Series of 1975 and 1976, respectively, providing guidelines related primarily to the financial and technical. Capabilities of a viable petroleum exploration and production company.

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend certain provisions of the said Circular to... Read More


Procedures for Contract Area Definition and Public Contracting Rounds in Petroleum Prospective Areas

WHEREAS, Section 5 of Presidential Decree No. 87, otherwise known as the "Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972", as amended, provides that "every contract herein authorized shall, subject to the approval of the President, be executed by the Petroleum Board (now Department of Energy) created in this Act, after due public notice, pre qualification and public bidding or... Read More


Creating An Expanded Rural Electrification (ER) Team To Manage The Implementation Of Rural And Missionary Electrification Program For The Purpose Of Achieving The Country’s Total Electrification

 

WHEREAS, the Department of Energy (DOE), in pursuance of the policy of the State to ensure and accelerate the total electrification of the country, has targeted the attainment of 100 percent barangay electrification level by 2006;

WHEREAS, the DOE and Department of Finance (DOF) have jointly issued the Letter... Read More


Transmission Development Plan

WHEREAS, Republic Act 9136, the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) requires the promulgation of a Transmission Development Plan (TDP). WHEREAS, Section 4 (bbb) of the EPIRA states that the TDP "refers to the program for managing the transmission system through efficient planning for the expansion, upgrading, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance, to be... Read More


Providing For the Relaxation of the Minimum Inventory Requirements of All Oil Companies and Bulk Suppliers Operating In the Country

WHEREAS, under the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998 (RA 8479), in relation to the Department of Energy Act of 1992 (RA 7638), the Secretary of Energy is authorized to exercise such powers concomitant with the policy of ensuring continuous, adequate and stable supply of energy, in respect of the conservation, stockpiling and storage of energy resources;

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Guidelines Implementing the Minimum Inventory Requirements of Oil Companies and Bulk Suppliers As Provided Under EO 134

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 134 issued by the President of the Republic of the Philippines on 14 October 2002, Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as an "Act Creating the Department of Energy" and Republic Act No. 8479, otherwise known as the "Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998", the Department of Energy hereby adopts the following guidelines to... Read More


Providing Administrative Penalties For Violation Of Certain Provisions Of Department Circular No. 98-03-004, As Amended By Department Circular No. 2001-05-002 In Connection With The Initial Public Offering (IPO) Of Common Stock Of Any Person Or Entity Engaged In The Oil Refinery Business

 

WHEREAS, Section 1, Article XII of the Constitution provides that private enterprises, including corporations, cooperatives and similar collective organizations, shall be encouraged to broaden the base of their ownership;

WHEREAS, Section 22 of R. A. 8479 ("Downstream Oil In­dustry Deregulation Act of 1998")... Read More


Interim Rules and Regulations Governing the Transmission, Distribution and Supply of Natural Gas

Pursuant to Section 5 (a), (c) and (e) of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, otherwise known as the “Department of Energy Act of 1992, creating the Department of Energy (DOE); Executive Order (EO) No. 66 designating the DOE as the lead agency in developing the Philippine Natural Gas industry;


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