Department Circular

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Market Manuals on Billing and Settlement and Load Forecasting Methodology for the Implementation of Enhancements to WESM Design and Operations

WHEREAS, Sections 30 and 37 (f) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) 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;

Published at: Business World and The Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 05/03/2018

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules and Market Manuel on Dispatch Protocol for the Implementation of Enhancements to WESM Design and Operations

WHEREAS, Sections 30 and 37(f) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) 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;

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Published at: Business World and The Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 05/03/2018

Omnibus Rules and Regulations Governing Tax-Exempt Importations for Petroleum Operations under Presidential Decree No. 87, as amended and Coal operations under Presidential Decree No. 972, as amended

WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 87 or the "The Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972", as amended, and Presidential Decree No. 972 or the "The Coal Development Act of 1976", as amended, allow tax- and duty-free importation of machinerary and equipment, amterials and parts which are directly and actually needed and will be used exclusively by the contractor/operator in its operations;... Read More


Prescribing the Guidelines Recognizing the Rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs)/Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in their Ancestral Domains and Access to the Financial Benefits as Host Communities under the ER 1-94 Program and Rule 29 (A) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as, "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001"

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the state to rationalize, integrate, and coordinate the various programs of the Government towards self-sufficiency and enhanced productivity in power and energy without sacrificing ecological concerns;

Published at: The Manila Times and The Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 03/20/2018

Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Small-sized 2.7 Kg Capacity and Below LPG Cylinders Without the Required "For Outdoor Use Only" Marking in Addition to the Usual Mandatory Markings for LPG Cylinders, and for Other Purposes

Whereas, pursuant to Section 5 (k) of Chapter 1 of Republic Act 7638 (Department of Energy Act of 1992), the Department of Energy (DOE) shall formulate rules and regulations as may be necessary to guide the operations of both government and private entities in energy resource supply and distribution;

Published at: The Manila Times and The Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 03/20/2018

Adopting and Prescribing the Policy for the Competitive Selection Process in the Procurement by the Distribution Utilities of Power Supply Agreement for the Captive Market

WHEREAS, Section 5 (d) of Republic Act No. 7638 or the "Department of Energy Act of 1992" declares, among others, that the Department of Energy (DOE) has the powers and functions to supervise and control over all the government activities relative to energy projects in order to attain the goals embodied in this Act;
 

Published at: The Manila Times and The Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 02/09/2018

Adopting Policies for the Effective and Efficient Transition to the Independent Market Operator for the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market

WHEREAS, Section 2 of the Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA)" declared the Policy of the State among others the following:

Published at: The Manila Times and The Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 02/04/2018

Adoption of Energy Resiliency in the Planning and Programming of the Energy Sector to Mitigate Potential Impacts of Disasters

WHEREAS, Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7638 or the Department of Energy Act of 1992 declares the 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.

Published at: The Manila Times and The Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 01/27/2018

Adopting the Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program (PCECP) of Awarding Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) and Creating the Review and Evaluation Committee (REC)

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7638, as amended, otherwise known as "The Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992", mandates the DOE to prepare, integrate, coordinate, supervise and control all plans, programs, projects and activities of the Government relative to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution, and conservation;

Published at: The Manila Times and Philippine Daily Inquirer
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 01/23/2018

Adopting the Guidelines for the Performance Assessment and Audit of All Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems and Facilities

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as "Department of Energy Act of 1992" declares the 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 through the integrated and intensive exploration, production, management, and development of the... Read More

Published at: The Manila Times and Philippine Daily Inquirer
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 01/23/2018

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