MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) is finalizing a review committee, in partnership with the US government and University of the Philippines (UP), that will evaluate applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) project as more companies are interested in developing the country’s natural gas industry. The GPDP aims to provide technical assistance to the DOE in implementing the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Regulation (PDNGR). The PDNGR details the rules and regulations governing the downstream natural gas industry to develop a market and gain energy security and sustainability. Issued in December 2017, the policy on the natural gas industry is aimed to meet the country’s goal of becoming the liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading and trans-shipment hub in the Asia Pacific region. The facility will help support the demand for a clean, competitive, and environment-friendly energy source in Luzon, and provide energy security for the country.

Source: Philippine Star July 21, 2019 16:00 UTC