Department Circular

Designating the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) As the Central Registration Body (CRB)

WHEREAS, Section 37 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), provides that the Department of Energy (DOE) is mandated to supervise the restructuring of the electric power industry, formulate rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the objectives of the EPIRA, and exercise such other powers as may be... Read More


Utilization of Locally Produced BIOETHANOL in the Production of E-Gasoline Consistent With the BIOFUELS Act Of 2006

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9367, otherwise known as the "Biofuels Act of 2006", sets out the policy to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuels with due regard to the protection of public health, the environment, and the natural ecosystems consistent with the country's sustainable economic growth that would expand opportunities for livelihood by mandating the use of... Read More


Adopting Further Amendments to the WESM Rules (WESM Rules Section 5.2.6 Market Audit)

WHEREAS, Rule 8.6 of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules provides for the approval by the Department of Energy (DOE) of proposals for any WESM Rules changes upon endorsement by the Philippine Electricity Market (PEM) Board.


Adopting Further Amendments To The WESM Rules (WESM Rules Section 3.14.9 Settlement Revisions)

WHEREAS, Rule 8.6 of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules provides for the approval by the Department of Energy (DOE) of proposals for any WESM Rules changes upon endorsement by the Philippine Electricity Market (PEM) Board;


Reiterating A Transparent And Competitive System Of Awarding Service And Operating Contacts For Petroleum And Coal Prospective Areas Repealing For This Purpose Department Circular Nos. Dc2009-04-0004 and DC2010-03-0005, and Department Order No. 2010-06-0001

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... Read More


Ensuring the Adequacy And Readiness Of The National Transmission System To Accommodate New Generating Capacities From Emerging Renewable Energy (RE) Technologies

WHEREAS, Section 37 (i) of Republic Act No. 9136 otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2011 (EPIRA), provides that the Department of Energy (DOE) shall develop policies and procedures, and as appropriate, promote a system of energy development incentives to enable and encourage power industry participants to provided adequate capacity to meet demand... Read More


Further Amending Section 14 Of Department Circular No. 98-03-004 Entitled "Rules And Regulations Implementing Republic Act 8479, Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act Of 1998, " As Amended By Department Circular No. 2003-06-007

SECTION 1. Coverage: 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 No. 98-03-004, as amended by Department Circular No. 2002-05-001, is hereby further amended to read as follows:


Enjoining All Oil Companies To Engage In Mutual Product Sharing Accommodations And Similar Industry Practices To Stabilize Oil Supply

WHEREAS, pursuant to Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the Department of Energy Act of 1992, it is the declared policy of the State to ensure a continuous, adequate and economic supply of energy with the end in view of ultimately achieving self-reliance in the country's energy requirements;


Declaring the Commercial Operation of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) In the Visayas Grid and Its Integration with the Luzon Grid

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 ("EPIRA"), declared as a policy of the State to ensure transparent and reasonable prices of electricity in a regime of free and fair competition and full public accountability to achieve greater operational and economic efficiency and enhance the competitiveness of... Read More


Mandating The Rational Utilization Of Available Generation Capacity In Mindanao And Directing Doe-Attached Agencies, The National Grid Corporation Of The Philippines (NGCP), And All Industry Stakeholders To Address The Power Supply Situation In Mindanao

WHEREAS, pursuant to the declared policy of the State under Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), the Department of Energy (DOE) has been mandated to ensure the quality, reliability, security, and affordability of the supply of electric power and establish and administer programs for, among others, utilization of... Read More


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