MFO - Energy Resource Development Division (ERDD)

Energy Resource Development and Utilization Division (MFO)

Date published: May 27 2015 12:00 AM

Formulates and implements policies, plans, programs and regulations relative to energy resource development and utilization in Mindanao

Energy Resource Development Section

• Formulates policy recommendations on geothermal, oil and natural gas resources in Mindanao
• Conducts initial/preliminary inspection and investigation of geothermal, oil and natural gas operations as appropriate, with due regard to production, safety, health, environment and security in Mindanao
• Conducts preliminary investigation of reported occurences of geothermal, oil and natural gas resources
• Develops and maintains regional database on geothermal, oil and natural gas resources for planning purposes
• Provides technical assistance and energy advisory services to the various stakeholders and the public on geothermal, oil and natural gas resources
• Conducts the following in coordination with the DOE Head Office:
• • Research and studies on geothermal, oil and natural gas resource exploration and development including market development of geothermal and coal resources
  • Implementation of government projects on geothermal, oil and natural gas resources
  • Development and implementation of projects proposals on geothermal, oil and natural gas resources
  • Monitoring of projects of service contractors/permitees on geothermal, oil and natural gas resource exploration and development
  • Field evaluation of geothermal, 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 functions
• 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 conservation in Mindanao
• Develops regional energy utilization incides for the various sectors in Mindanao
• Conducts preliminary resource assessment and mapping of renewable energy resources
• Develops and implements projects proposals on renewable energy systems, alternative fuels and NAETs for local application
• Develops and maintains regional database 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 renewable energy, efficient utilization of energy and alternative fuels and NAETs
• Conducts the following in coordination with the DOE Head Office:
• • Technical and economic evaluation of alternative fuels and NAETs for local applications
  • Research and development studies for the effective utilization and commercialization of renewable systems, energy efficiency and conservations technologies, alternative fuels and NAETs
  • Implementation of government projects on renewable energytechnologies and resources, alternative fuels and NAETs, and energy efficiency and conservation in Mindanao
  • Monitoring of projects on renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation, alternative fuels and NAETs
• Coordinates with the various DOE units and concerned government agencies, local governments units,the academe, and other stakeholders on the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned