DoE gets 13 RE proposals

This will accelerate our energy transition towards sustainable development

The Department of Energy (DoE) has received 13 applications for the Pre-Determined Areas (PDA) offered under the 3rd Open and Competitive Selection Process (OCSP3), which allows for full foreign participation in largescale geothermal projects.

The move prompted bidders to express interest in 11 out of the 22 PDA offered.

For geothermal resources, PDA Nos. 1 (Daklan), 3 (Puting Lupa) and 5 (Mt. Labo), received five applications, while PDA without applications are Nos. 2 (Acupan-Itogon), and 4 (Maricaban). All geothermal applications were found to have submitted complete documentary requirements.

On the other hand, an application was received for each PDA in hydropower resources for a total of eight PDA, namely 1-7 (Amlan C, Amlan A, Hilabangan Upper Cascade,

Hilabangan Lower Cascade, Maninila Lower Cascade, Maninila Upper Cascade, Tibiao) and 9 (Sibalom Middle Cascade).

The PDA without applications are Nos. 8 (Dalanas), and 10-17 (Aklan River Lower East, Middle East and Upper West Tributaries; Vera Falls; Palali Falls; Coyaoyao Upper Cascade; Dapnan and Balintingon).

The DoE, however, said applications for hydropower resources have incomplete documentary requirements, but were given until 18 February to file for a Motion for Reconsideration.

“The DoE has been promoting renewable energy (RE) development to both local and foreign investors. This will accelerate our energy transition towards sustainable development,” Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said.

He stressed that the government-private sector partnership is crucial in securing our energy future post-Covid-19 pandemic.