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Downstream Natural Gas

The birth of the Philippine natural gas industry brings the country closer to its goal of harnessing environment friendly fuels to ensure a stable, diverse and secure energy supply. However, the growth of this industry is anchored on the development of additional gas-generated capacity, other non-power applications and the necessary infrastructure that is to bring the natural gas to its potential markets. The infrastructure includes the appropriate pipeline transmission and distribution networks, LNG terminals and facilities, gas refilling stations for CNG-run vehicles and ancillary facilities.

In the absence of the law for the natural gas sector, the stage for the industry’s development has been set with the preparation of a gas policy framework, industry rules and regulations. A clear and concise policies, objectives, programs and strategies formulated by the DOE, together with the critical cooperation and participation of the private sector, development  of a natural gas industry is ensured.

While there is still much to be done, the DOE will be at the forefront of efforts to rally the participants in this new industry to success.

 STUDIES:

Public-Private Partnership

It is envisioned that development of the downstream natural gas industry in the country, requires partnership among the government and the private sectors. The following are its respective roles and contributions:

Government Sector:

o  Lead the development of the upstream & downstream sectors of the natural gas industry;

o  Formulation & implementation of strategies and program conducive to the industry’s growth and, where necessary, for the efficient management of strategic infrastructure projects;

o  Lead investing role through the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to spur project commencement in instances where a strategic gas infrastructure project needs to be initiated.

Private Sector:

o  Financing, construction and operation of natural gas infrastructure projects in the downstream sector.

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