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  1. The Department of Energy manages the national energy sector operations in the Philippines.
  2. The Department of Energy manages the national energy sector operations in the Philippines.
  3. The Department of Energy manages the national energy sector operations in the Philippines.
  4. The Department of Energy manages the national energy sector operations in the Philippines.

Philippines DOE plans coal capacity buildup amid power supply concerns

4 reports, 4 independent Updated Sep 20
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What happened

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The Department of Energy plans to fast-track up to 5,000 megawatts of new coal-fired capacity to address blackouts, issuing a coal transition plan that exempts certain projects from the existing moratorium. Separately, Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 97-2026 clarified that allowable system loss charges are not subject to 12% VAT.

From bworldonline.com, philstar.com

Why it matters

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Despite the VAT relief on system loss charges, business groups report that high power costs and unstable power supply continue to disrupt productivity in the Philippines. The push to fast-track coal capacity is intended to stabilize the grid while the government works to ramp up renewable power.

The Department of Energy manages the national energy sector operations in the Philippines.

From bworldonline.com, philstar.com

Who's involved

  • Department of EnergyManages national energy policy and is fast-tracking coal capacity
  • PhilippinesThe geopolitical state where energy policy is being implemented

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas might face increased foreign exchange risk associated with massive energy capital expenditures.

  • PhilippinesSpeculative

    The Philippines may see its energy security enhanced by the formal revisiting of nuclear energy as a national strategy.

How it developed

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  1. The DOE is managing geothermal capacity auctions in the Philippines.Sub-event
  2. DOE leverages expert advice and specialized institutes in shaping the country's national energy policy.1 source
  3. DOE manages energy policy amid power supply strain in the Philippines.1 source
  4. The Department of Energy is actively pushing for clean energy transitions within the Philippine energy sector, specifically mentioning Quezon province.Sub-event
  5. Presley De Jesus presses the Department of Energy regarding the regulation of power plant siting practices in the Philippines.Sub-event
  6. Amid geopolitical tensions, the Department of Energy is managing fuel prices in the Philippines, while the Civil Aeronautics Board issues advisories for domestic flights.Sub-event
  7. The Department of Energy manages the national energy sector operations in the Philippines.Sub-event
  8. DOE manages the national energy sector operations in the Philippines.1 source

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