DoE revives coal auction, eyes award in 2027 - BusinessWorld Online

DOE revives coal auction, awarding targeted in 2027

The Department of Energy (DOE) has revived its coal auction, including coal blocks in Semirara Island in Antique, despite concerns about the rule that requires mining companies to surrender their assets to the government.

Solon urges DOE to face Semirara coal auction concerns

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) must address the issues surrounding the planned Semirara coal auction, as ongoing uncertainties threaten the country’s baseload power. During a privileged speech, Pangasinan 2nd District Rep. Mark Cojuangco highlighted mounting issues in the energy sector, particularly regarding the coal mine auction. READ: Japanese business chamber questions DOE-DENR asset-surrender

DoE revives coal auction, eyes award in 2027 - BusinessWorld Online

THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) has relaunched the bidding for coal mining rights, including a site in Antique considered the country’s largest, despite mounting concerns over the auction.

Bidding para sa coal mining rights sa Semirara Island, muling binuksan ng DOE

Muling binuksan ng Department of Energy (DOE) ang bidding para sa coal operating contracts sa tatlong lugar sa bansa, kabilang ang Semirara Island sa Antique na itinuturing na pinakamalaking minahan ng carbon sa Pilipinas. Isasagawa ang bidding alinsunod sa Joint Administrative Order No. 2026-01 ng DOE at Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Tinatayang […]