The DOE through the Natural Gas Management Division (NGMD) should ensure that its permitting authority will not prove to be a barrier to the natural gas industry players who wish to set up natural gas facilities and infrastructure in the country.
Pursuant to Department Circular Nos. 2002-08-005 and 2002-07-004 the following are the checklist of requirements for permitting applications of the gas infrastructure projects, and supply of natural gas:
APPLICATIONS FOR PERMIT IN THE DOWNSTREAM NATURAL GAS SECTOR
PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMIT
Submission of Application Permit Requirements to the Director of the Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB):
- Letter of Intent
- Project Proposal
- Business Plan
- Other documents required as listed below
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Evaluation for completeness and compliance of requirements
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Payment of Filing Fee (Fee to be determined)
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Order for Notice of Hearing and Publication
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Publication of DOE Order
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Conduct of Public Hearing
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Site Visit
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Evaluation of Application for Technical, Financial, Legal, Completeness of Requirement
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Submission of Pertinent Documents (arising from technical, financial, legal requirements)
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Finalization of Permit to Supply Natural Gas
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Endorsement for Approval of Permit
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Approval of Permit
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Releasing of Permit
CHECKLISTS OF REQUIREMENTS
- Application for Permit for the Construction, Operation & Maintenance, Expansion, Extension and Modification of Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution of Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution Pipeline Projects
- Application for Permit to Supply Natural Gas
- Application for Permit for the Construction, Operation & Maintenance, Expansion and Modification of Natural Gas Transmission- and/or Distribution-Related Facilities
- Additional Requirements for all Types of Permit (as Applicable)
- Application for Legislative Franchise