Declaring a New Commercial Launch Date for the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Reserve Market and Directing a Central Scheduling and Dispatch of Energy and Contracted Reserves
WHEREAS, Section 37 of Republic Act No. 9136 or the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" (EPIRA), mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to among others:
a) ensure the reliability, quality, and security of supply of electric power;
b) encourage power sector investments in the electricity sector and promote development of indigenous and renewable energy sources... Read More
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Directing the Operation of all Existing Generation Capacities in the Mindanao Grid
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9136 otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" (EPIRA) declares as policy of the State, among others, to ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power;
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Reiterating a Transparent & Competitive System of Awarding Service and Operating Contracts for Petroleum & Coal Prospective Areas, Repealing for this Purpose Department Circular Nos. DC2011-12-0010 & DC2012-02-0003
WHEREAS, Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. (PD) 87, as amended, otherwise known as the "Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972" and Section 4 of PD 972, as amended, otherwise known as "The Coal Development Act of 1976", allow the Philippine Government (the "Government") to promote and undertake the exploration, development, and production of the country's indigenous petroleum... Read More
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Relaxation of Chapter III Section 3.1.1. of the WESM Manual on Registration, Suspension, and Deregistration Criteria and Procedures
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9136 otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" (EPIRA) declares as policy of the State, among others, to:
(a) ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power; and
(b) protect the public interest as it is affected by the rates and services of electric utilities and other providers of... Read More
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Amending Certain Provisions of Department Circular No. DC2013-07-0015, or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10531 otherwise known as the National Electrification Reform Act of 2013
WHEREAS, on 29 July 2013, pursuant to the said mandate, the DOE issued Deaprtment Circular No. DC-2013-07-0015 or the "Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act No. 10531" which took effect on 13 August 2013;
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Providing for the Rules and Regulations Governing the Liquefied Petroleum Gas ("LPG") Industry
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. (R.A.) 8479, otherwise known as the "Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998", applies to all persons or entities engaged in any and all activities of the domestic downstream oil industry and mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to promote the entry of new industry participants;
WHEREAS, R.A. 8479 also mandates the DOE to promote fair trade... Read More
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Adopting an Interim Criteria for the Declaration of Market Intervention in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9136 or the "Electric Power Industry Reform of 2001" otherwise known as "EPIRA" declares as policy of the state, among others, to protect the public interest as it is affected by the rates and services of electric utilities and other providers of electric power;
WHEREAS, Section 37 (f) of EPIRA mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to,... Read More
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Adopting Further Amendments to the WESM Rules (Market Operator's Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Procedures)
WHEREAS, Section 37 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act provides that the DOE, jointly with the electric power industry participants, shall establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and formulate the detailed rules governing the operations thereof;
WHEREAS, on 28 June 2002, the DOE, upon the joint endorsement of the electric power industry participants, promulgated... Read More
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Declaring the Commercial Launch for the Trading of Ancillary Services in Luzon and Visayas under the Philippine Wholesaler Electricity Spot Market
WHEREAS, Section 37 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA" mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure the reliability, quality, and security of supply of electric power, encourage power sector investments in the electricity sector and promote development of indigenous and renewable energy sources and develop policies and... Read More
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Enjoining the Relevant Government Agencies, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Electric Power Industry Participants to Ensure Continuous Power Supply in the Country Before, During, and After
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to ensure the reliability, quality and security of supply of electric power;
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9136 or the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" (EPIRA) mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) mandated to provide a mechanism for the integration, rationalization, and coordination of the various activities to carry out the energy... Read More
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