DOE 2003 Accomplishments

Policy Framework

- Renewable Energy Policy Framework
- 2004 - 2013 Philippine Energy Plan
- 2003 Missionary Electrification Development Plan
- 2004 - 2013 Power Development Plan
- 10-Year Transmission Development Plan

Energy Security

- Oil Contingency Plan
- Power Contingency Plan
- Transco Security Contingency Plan
- E.O. 134 on Minimum Oil Inventory
- Department Order No. DO2003-12-017 on Coal Supply Diversification
- Sourced crude oil from Russia

Energy Efficiency

- 1st Passenger Car Fuel Economy Run
- 1st DOE Passenger Jeepney Fuel Economy Run
- Energy savings of P1.15 billion through the Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards

Renewable Energy

- Energy Globe Award for PNOC Solar Project
- DANIDA loan, ECC and Foreshore Lease for Northwind Project
- BOI and PhilExim approval for Victorias and Talisay Biomass Projects
- SPOTS Project site validation on 53 Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs)
- BatMan Pipeline permit for PNOC-EC
- EO 254 authorizing the release of funds to Palawan from the proceeds of the Malampaya natural gas-to-power project

Power Sector Reform

- IPP Review / Renegotiation

- Alsons-NPC
- Casecnan-NIA
- CBK-NPC
- San Pascual-NPC
- San Roque-NPC
- Salcon-NPC
- PNOC-EDC-California Energy Settlement Agreement
- Meralco-NPC Power Supply Mediation Agreement
- VECO-CPPC Power Supply Mediation Agreement

- WESM

- Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) incorporation
- Bidding and award for WESM project consultancy and software
- WESM site inauguration

- Privatization

- Transco Bidding process started
- Finalized Guidelines on Sale of Sub-Transmission Assets
- GenCos Information Memos release
- GenCo Clusters finalized
- Transitional Supply Contract form finalized

- Power Rates

- Rates Unbundling for 34 ECs
- Loan Condonation PA to 117 ECs
- GRAM and ICERA introduced
- Shift from RORB to WACC
- Performance-based rate making methodology (PBR) for Transco
- SPEED Pricing Incentive of NPC, Meralco and Transco
- Long Run Avoidable Cost (LRAC) Provisional Authority
- Open Access Transmission Services (OATS) fees
- Implementation of Meralco Refund to Residential Consumers

- Electric Cooperatives Rehab and Efficiency Enhancement

- ALECO approval of Rehabilitation and Management Agreement
- 180-day Performance Improvement Plans and Rehabilitation efficiency Plans
- CEBECO Merger
- Pampanga ECs Consolidation

Power Generation and Transmission Projects

- National Control Center inauguration
- Completion of 345-MW San Roque Multi Purpose Project
- 200-MW Mindanao Coal Power Plant Financial Closing
- Bidding and Award for Cebu-Mactan Interconnection
- Bidding and Award for Leyte-Cebu Interconnection Uprating
- Batangas Transmission Reinforcement Project construction commencement
- Contract Award for 40MW Northern Negros Geothermal Project
- Contract Award for 20MW Palinpinon Optimization Plant
- Expansion of Mirant-Global Iloilo Power Plant
- Department Circular No. DC2003-12-011 enjoining all Distribution Utilities to supply adequate, affordable, quality and reliable electricity

Rural Electrification

- Energization of 1,151 barangays from 1 January to 30 November 2003
- P2.3 billion ER pledge
- First ER 1-94 Nationwide Roadshow
- Philippine Rural Electrification Service Project (under QTP framework)
- Establish Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification
- US$20 Million World Bank Loan/Grant

Downstream Oil Industry

- Gas Station Minimum Standards Circular
- Discounts to the transport sector from 89 gas stations
- Philippines-Thailand MOU on Oil and Gas Cooperation
- Completion of technical deliberations on 2004 Diesel PNS, 2T and CME Lube Oil
- Inauguration of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Pandacan Linear Park

Alternative Fuels

- Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport

- MOAs signed

- DOE-DBP to formalize the support / commitment to the NGVPPT
- DOE-SC 38 Consortium and Pilipinas Shell on CNG Pricing
- DOE-GAIL Ltd. of India on CNG Development
- DOE-DOTC in support of the NGVPPT

- Adoption of 48 sets of NGV standards
- 2 CNG demo buses acquisition

- EO 164 reducing to 1% import duties on NGVs, NGV engines and NGV-industry - related facilities, equipment, parts and components
- Standards for CME as petroleum diesel enhancer
- Autogas standards on road vehicles, cylinders and dispensing stations
- Completion of RP-Japan Demonstration Plant for Coal Briquette (Carbonized)

Investment Promotions

- EIPO Website
- Cypress Sunpower Investment MOU

- Trade Mission 2 for Sustainable Renewable Energy Development
- €40 million financial commitment by KfW for development of wind projects
- MOU for the validation of Feasibility Studies for wind diesel hybrid projects

Energy Exploration

- First Philippine Petroleum Public Contracting Round launch
- Natural Gas discovery in Maya Field (N. Cebu) by Forum Exploration
- Biggest indigenous coal production to date at 2.02 million tons
- Book on the Code of Practice for Geothermal Safety and Health
- PNOC-EC and China National Offshore Oil Corporation agreement on joint exploration and development of oil and gas in the South China Sea

Clean Air Initiatives

- Implementation of Clean Air Act provisions on gasoline products
- Acceleration of the implementation of low sulfur content in automotive diesel within Metro Manila

Administrative Matters

- Reorganization at DOE, NPC, Transco and NEA
- Uniform Salary Structure for ERC, NPC, PSALM and Transco
- Master in Public Management Program for DOE Employees
- 40-hour training agenda for DOE Employees
- Rationalization of DOE Services
- New waiting shed at Energy Center

Consumer Welfare

- Enertext 2920 and Consumer hotline (02-840-22-67)
- Consumer Portal at the DOE Website
- Information campaign on the EPIRA, unbundling of electric bill,
- universal charge and the Cebu-Negros-Panay Power situation