Energy Sector Assesses Impact of Strong Mindanao Quake

Energy sector assesses impact of strong Mindanao quake

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Energy (DOE) is now assessing the impact on critical power networks after the powerful 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Mindanao on Monday morning. The agency said it is in close coordination with electric cooperatives, distribution utilities, and oil industry stakeholders. READ: Japan issues tsunami advisory after major PH quake “The

Over 860K households lost power after deadly quake

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) said on Monday that around 864,000 households experienced power interruptions after a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off southern Mindanao.This came as the DOE has begun coordinating with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the National Power Corp. (NPC) through its Task Force on Energy Resiliency, and have mobilized rapid response teams to assess energy infrastructur…

Aftermath of the Sarangani-Mindanao quake

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit off Sarangani, damaging buildings, cutting power and triggering tsunami warnings.

DOE working to ensure uninterrupted power, fuel supply after magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake

The Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday it is working to ensure the uninterrupted supply of electricity and petroleum products in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.