DoE Eyes Resuming Coal Auction by Mid-2026 - BusinessWorld Online

DOE: Coal mine bidding set to resume by mid-2026

The Philippines remains open to new coal operators, with the auction set this year as the Department of Energy settles remaining issues.

DoE eyes resuming coal auction by mid-2026 - BusinessWorld Online

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is planning to resume the coal auction, which includes Semirara island operated by the country’s largest coal producer, by the middle of this year, the Energy chief said. “We have postponed the Semirara bidding, but it may resume around the middle of this year as we still have several things to fix,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin told reporters late on Monday. Last month, the D…

DOE wants Semirara coal bidders to reserve supply for Philippines

The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to require bidders for the upcoming Semirara coal mine auction to reserve part of their coal output for the domestic market...