Senate passes Natural Gas bill on third reading

Senate OKs natural gas industry bill

VOTING 14-3, the Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 2793 or the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, which aims to achieve energy security and sustainable economic growth. SB 2793 seeks to develop the natural gas industry by revitalizing indigenous gas exploration and developing liquefied natural gas or liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructures. Sen. Pia Cayetano, chairman of the Senate C…

Senate passes natural gas industry development bill on final reading

THE SENATE approved on third and final reading on Monday a bill seeking to develop the indigenous natural gas industry, which the government views as transition fuel en route to broader adoption of renewable energy. With a 14-3 vote, senators approved Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, with the Department of Energy tasked with overseeing the development of the downstream natural gas industry. “This legis…

Senate passes Natural Gas bill on third reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday passed on third reading a measure establishing a framework for the development of the country’s local natural gas industry. Senate Bill (SB) No. 2793, or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, was passed on third reading with 14 affirmative and three negative votes. The bill aims to

Senate approves on 3rd reading bill on natural gas dev't

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill seeking to develop the natural gas industry by revitalizing indigenous gas explorations and developing liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructures.

Senate OKs natural gas development bill, but ‘no’ voters warn of risks

THE Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill to develop the natural gas industry, noting the urgency of bolstering the country’s energy mix for a rational transition from an over-reliance on fossil fuels. However, the former energy panel chairman Win Gatchalian, and Deputy Minority Leader Risa…