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  1. MIC collaborates with the Philippine National Oil Company on fuel storage facilities.
  2. PNOC and MIC signed an MOU to explore a development project in Bataan.

DoE Explores Middle East Energy Partnerships While PNOC Commits to Bataan Storage Facility

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 23
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What happened

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The Department of Energy is evaluating potential partnerships with Middle East majors regarding energy infrastructure. Separately, the Philippine National Oil Company committed to establishing a storage facility in Bataan. The Department of Energy also stated that potential investments of up to $324 million could be generated from 14 energy service contracts.

From manilatimes.net, bworldonline.com

Why it matters

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The DoE's exploration of international energy partnerships affects the country's energy independence goals. The successful drilling of wells in the Malampaya gas field was also cited as providing enough fuel to power 13.1 million households for one year.

From bworldonline.com

Who's involved

  • Department of EnergyPhilippine government body responsible for energy policy and international energy contract management.
  • PhilippinesGeopolitical entity whose energy sector is reliant on imports and domestic resources.
  • BataanProvince of the Philippines where a strategic petroleum reserve facility is planned.

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  • PhilippinesSpeculative

    The country could leverage new energy discoveries and attract foreign investment to improve energy security.

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