Department of Energy Philippines

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄

Pursuant to Section 12 of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Joint Department Circular JDC2022-11-0002 entitled, “LPG Cylinder Exchange, Swapping, and Improvement Programs and Its Implementing Guidelines”, the DOE is pleased to announce the publication of the JDC No. JDC2024-07-0001, “Guidelines for the Selection of Sectoral and Regional Program Implementation Task Force Representatives and Members of the National Program Policy Task Force” on August 05, 2024 in two (2) leading newspapers, Business World and The Philippine Star. The said JDC was signed by the DOE and DTI Secretary on July 01, 2024.

Pursuant to Rule III, Section 4. of the JDC, the Sectoral and RPITF selection process will be managed and handled by an Election Committee which will be composed of the different LPG Industry Associations. In line with this, the DOE- Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) is inviting all interested LPG Associations to submit their application for recognition of membership in the Election Committee.

Please be informed that the guidelines and requirements of the application are provided in the Joint Department Circular No. JDC2024-07-0001.

You may submit your applications to OIMB Director Rino E. Abad at [email protected] on or before 30 September 2024.

For further information and clarification, you may communicate with Ms. Loralai R. Capistrano at 8840-2130 or 8840-2184 or email at [email protected].

𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐏 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬: The third leg of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Regional Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) Summit for Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) professionals was successfully held on 29 August 2024, at the Royce Hotel & Casino in Clark, Pampanga.

The Summit gathered EEC professionals from both the private and public sectors across Regions I, II, III, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to discuss innovative solutions for improving energy efficiency in government buildings and facilities.

Particularly, the DOE emphasized the dual role of EEC professionals in the public sector --- to lead by example and drive broader societal change. By implementing energy efficiency strategies in government facilities, they can contribute to significant cost savings, job creation, and reduced carbon emissions.

Administrative Order (AO) No. 15, series of 2024, mandates comprehensive energy audits, inventories of current energy-consuming equipment, and clear timelines for upgrading to more energy-efficient alternatives.

Following the process in the Mindanao and Visayas legs, EEC officers for Luzon were elected to join their counterparts nationwide in developing local energy efficiency and conservation plans for LGUs.

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗭𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | A State of Calamity (SOC) was raised in the following areas due to Typhoon Enteng. Thus, a price freeze for household Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in cylinders (11 Kg and below) and kerosene products is now in effect and will remain valid for 15 days upon the declaration of the SOC.

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𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬
𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗡𝗢. 𝟯 𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗚
𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟬𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟬𝟬𝗛

Situation Overview: TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 20F
Severe Tropical Storm (YAGI)
Issued at 5:00 AM, 04 September 2024

“ENTENG” SLIGHTLY INTENSIFIES AND IS NOW OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

The center of Severe Tropical Storm ENTENG was estimated based on all available data at 265 km West Northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.8°N, 118.1°E)
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ENERGY SITUATION

A. Power Generation Plants (on-grid)

• As of 0900H on 04 September 2024, there are no reported on-grid power generation plants affected by TS Enteng.

B. Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) (off-grid)

NPC Small Power Utilities Group (off-grid)

• Based on National Power Corporation (NPC) report as of 1900H on 03 September 2024, there are three (3) Diesel Power Plants (DPPs) on standby and awaiting clearances from concerned DU to energize the distribution lines and one (1) Operational DPPs with ongoing line clearing/ line restoration activities:

ALBAY
1. BATAN DPP - Plant Operational, Ongoing restoration of Feeder 2
Line Fault: 1629H (01 Sept)

CAMARINES NORTE
2. CALAGUAS DPP - Plant On Standby, Awaiting clearance from CANORECO
Line fault: 0800H (02 Sept)

AURORA
3. CASIGURAN DPP - Plant On Standby, Awaiting clearance from AURELCO
Line fault: 1100H (02 Sept)

EASTERN SAMAR
4. CASUGURAN DPP - Plant On Standby, Awaiting clearance from ESAMELCO
Line fault: 1600H (during cut in) (01 Sept)
Not yet restored.

• Moreover, the following DPPs and Power Barge (PB) that were affected by Typhoon Enteng and previously reported for restoration are now back to NORMAL OPERATIONS:

MASBATE
1. TICAO GRID - Ticao DPP
2. PB 114
3. GUINAWAYAN DPP
4. NABUCTOT DPP
5. PEÑAFRANCIA DPP
6. NARO DPP
7. SAN PASCUAL DPP
8. CLAVERIA DPP
9. GILOTONGAN DPP

ALBAY
10. RAPU RAPU DPP

CAMARINES SUR
11. ATULAYAN DPP

QUEZON
12. PATNANUNGAN DPP

NORTHERN SAMAR
13. CAPUL DPP
14. TARNATE DPP
15. SAN VICENTE DPP
16. BIRI DPP

SAMAR
17. TAGAPUL-AN DPP
18. COSTA RICA DPP
19. LUNANG DPP
20. LIBUCAN DPP
21. TAKUT DPP

EASTERN SAMAR
22. HILABAAN DPP

BILIRAN
23. Maripipi DPP

C. NPC Dams

• As of 0800H on 04 September 2024, all dams managed/operated by NPC in Luzon have ceased spilling activities and are in NORMAL OPERATIONS.

• Meanwhile, three (3) dams in Mindanao have ongoing NORMAL discharge operations (Agus 1, Agus 5, and Agus 6).

D. Transmission Lines and Facilities

• As of 2200H on 02 September 2024, the following transmission lines have experienced outages but are now FULLY RESTORED:

1. Cabanatuan-San Luis 69kV Line: Outage occurred at 1259H on 02 September 2024, affecting NEECO II-Area 1, NEECO II-Area 2, and AURELCO. The line was successfully restored at 1625H on the same day.

2. Cabanatuan-Bulualto 69kV Line: Outage occurred at 2001H on 02 September 2024, affecting NEECO I. The line was successfully restored at 2118H on the same day.

• As of 0900H on 04 September 2024, all NGCP’s transmission lines and facilities are under NORMAL OPERATIONS.

E. Distribution Utilities

National Electrification Administration

Electric Cooperatives (ECs)

• Based on the NEA report as of 1900H on 03 September 2024, thirteen (13) electric cooperatives from thirteen (13) provinces and five (5) regions are still under monitoring due to the effects of Tropical Cyclone Enteng.

• Out of the thirteen (13) ECs under the TS Enteng, seven (7) are currently in NORMAL OPERATIONS, with 205 out of 232 (88.36%) affected municipalities already restored. However, six (6) ECs are still under Partial Power Interruptions (PPIs) with ongoing restoration efforts:

REGION IV-A (CALABARZON)
1. First Laguna Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FLECO)
2. Quezon I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (QUEZELCO I)

REGION V (BICOL REGION)
3. Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CANORECO)
4. Camarines Sur I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CASURECO I)
5. Camarines Sur II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CASURECO II)

REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
6. Northern Samar Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NORSAMELCO)

• Additionally, the following ECs that were previously reported with PPI have now resumed NORMAL OPERATIONS:

REGION I (ILOCOS REGION)
1. Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (INEC)
2. Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ISECO)

CAR - CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
3. Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO)

REGION VIII - EASTERN VISAYAS
4. Samar I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SAMELCO I)

• The estimated number of affected consumer connections is 56,003, with reported initial damage cost of Php3,937,958.65 from SORECO I and BENECO.

Private Distribution Utilities (PDUs)

NCR

• Based on the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) report as of 1200H on 02 September 2024, there are 28,256 affected customers (with power interruption) by TS Enteng in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, and Batangas.

• Additionally, 6,458 (22.85%) out of 28,256 affected customers remain without power, due to flooding. Affected customers will be restored once the floodwaters subsided.

G. Downstream Oil Industry (DOI) Facilities

1. Status of Oil Supply

• As of 1200H on 03 September 2024, no reported oil supply shortage was received as of this writing. The oil supply is sufficient in affected areas.

2. Status of DOI Facilities

• As of 1200H on 03 September 2024, all bulk facilities are OPERATIONAL.

• As of 1200H on 03 September 2024, the Petro Gazz retail outlet in Caloocan City, which was temporarily closed due to flooding, has resumed NORMAL OPERATIONS. All retail facilities are now fully operational.

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𝐃𝐎𝐄 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

The DOE through its Energy Utilization Management Bureau, joins the 12th Philippine Electric Vehicle (EV) Summit, themed “Spark the Change, Drive Electric,” organized by the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP).

The Philippine EV industry is making significant strides toward a greener future. The expansion of EV infrastructure and the growing adoption of electric vehicles are evident, with the number of DOE-recognized vehicles now reaching 418 battery electric vehicles, 46 hybrid EVs, 58 light EVs, and 32 plug-in hybrid EVs across the country.

Parallel to the increasing demand for cleaner transportation alternatives, the supporting infrastructure has also seen notable growth. The number of EV charging stations has risen from 170 in January 2024 to 636 in September 2024. Additionally, battery swapping stations have increased from 4 to 349 in the same period.

This progress has been bolstered by the Philippine government's supportive policies, such as the enactment of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) and the establishment of the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (CREVI). These initiatives have provided a strong foundation for accelerating EV adoption and infrastructure development.

We invite you to join the DOE and EVAP at the 12th Philippine Electric Vehicle (EV) Summit, taking place from 24 to 26 October 2024. This three-day event will offer valuable insights into the latest EV technologies, policies, and industry advancements. For more information and to register, please visit: https://pevsummit.com/ .

Don't miss the chance to engage in thought-provoking sessions on electric vehicles and discover how innovative transport technologies can reduce costs, lower emissions, and contribute to a sustainable future. Be a part of the electric vehicle revolution and help drive us toward a greener tomorrow. #

MEDIA RELEASE
03 September 2024

𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬
𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗡𝗢. 𝟮 𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗚
𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟬𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟬𝗛

Situation Overview: DOST-PAGASA TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 17
Tropical Storm"EntengPH”, Issued at 1100H, 03 September 2024

TROPICAL STORM “ENTENG” RE-INTENSIFIES OVER THE WATERS WEST OF ILOCOS NORTE.

The center of Tropical Storm ENTENG was estimated based on all available data at 100 km West Northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.4°N, 119.6°E)
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ENERGY SITUATION

A. Power Generation Plants (on-grid)

• As of 1200H on 03 September 2024, there are no reported on-grid power generation plants affected by TS Enteng.

B. Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) (off-grid)

NPC Small Power Utilities Group (off-grid)

• Based on National Power Corporation (NPC) report as of 0700H on 03 September 2024, there are four (4) Diesel Power Plants (DPPs) on standby and awaiting clearances from concerned DU to energize the distribution lines and four (4) Operational DPPs with ongoing line clearing/ line restoration activities:

MASBATE
1. CLAVERIA DPP – Plant Operational, DL Partially Restored
Line Fault: 1857H (01 Sept), partially restored at 2056H (01 Sept) with one (1) remaining isolated barangay.

ALBAY
2. BATAN DPP – Plant Operational; Ongoing restoration of Feeder 2
Line Fault: 1629H (01 Sept)

CAMARINES NORTE
3. CALAGUAS DPP – Plant on standby; Awaiting clearance from CANORECO
Line fault: 0800H (02 Sept)

AURORA
4. CASIGURAN DPP – Plant on standby, Awaiting clearance from AURELCO
Line fault: 1100H (02 Sept)

NORTHERN SAMAR
5. SAN VICENTE DPP – Plant on standby; Awaiting clearance from NORSAMELCO
Line Fault: 1231H (01 Sept)

SAMAR
6. TAKUT DPP - Plant Operational; DL Partially Restored
Line fault: One (1) isolated sitio at 1600H (01 Sept)

EASTERN SAMAR
7. CASUGURAN DPP - Plant on standby; Awaiting clearance from ESAMELCO
Line fault: 1600H (during cut in) (01 Sept)

NORTHERN SAMAR
8. BIRI DPP - Plant Operational; DL Partially Restored
Plant shutdown at 1403H (01 Sept) due to flooding in the cable trench. Partially Restored at 2016H, 02 September 2024, with five (5) remaining isolated barangays and households near landslide areas.

• Moreover, the following DPPs and Power Barge (PB) that were affected by Typhoon Enteng and previously reported for restoration are now back to NORMAL OPERATIONS:

MASBATE
1. TICAO GRID - Ticao DPP and PB 114
2. GUINAWAYAN DPP
3. NABUCTOT DPP
4. PEÑAFRANCIA DPP
5. NARO DPP
6. SAN PASCUAL DPP

ALBAY
7. RAPU RAPU DPP

QUEZON
8. PATNANUNGAN DPP

NORTHERN SAMAR
9. CAPUL DPP
10. TARNATE DPP

SAMAR
11. TAGAPUL-AN DPP
12. COSTA RICA DPP
13. LUNANG DPP
14. LIBUCAN DPP

EASTERN SAMAR
15. HILABAAN DPP

C. NPC Dams

• As of 0800H on 03 September 2024, all dams managed/operated by NPC in Luzon have ceased spilling activities and are in NORMAL OPERATIONS.

• Meanwhile, four (4) dams in Mindanao have ongoing NORMAL discharge operations (Agus 1, Agus 5, Agus 6, and Agus 7).

D. Transmission Lines and Facilities

• As of 2200H on 02 September 2024, the following transmission lines have experienced outages but are now FULLY RESTORED:

1. Cabanatuan-San Luis 69kV Line: Outage occurred at 1259H on 02 September 2024, affecting NEECO II-Area 1, NEECO II-Area 2, and AURELCO. The line was successfully restored at 1625H on the same day.

2. Cabanatuan-Bulualto 69kV Line: Outage occurred at 2001H on 02 September 2024, affecting NEECO I. The line was successfully restored at 2118H on the same day.

• As of 1200H on 03 September 2024, all NGCP’s transmission lines and facilities are under NORMAL OPERATIONS.

E. Distribution Utilities

National Electrification Administration

Electric Cooperatives (ECs)

• Based on the NEA report as of 1100H on 03 September 2024, twenty-two (22) Electric Cooperatives (ECs) across twenty-one (21) provinces and seven (7) regions were placed under TCWS due to Tropical Storm (TS) Enteng.

• Out of the twenty-two (22) ECs under the TS Enteng, twelve (12) are currently in NORMAL OPERATIONS. However, ten (10) ECs are experiencing Partial Power Interruptions (PPIs) with ongoing restoration efforts:

REGION I (ILOCOS REGION)
1. Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ISECO)
2. Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (INEC)

CAR (CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION)
3. Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO)
4. Mountain Province Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOPRECO)

REGION IV-A (CALABARZON)
5. First Laguna Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FLECO)
6. Quezon I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (QUEZELCO I)

REGION V (BICOL REGION)
7. Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CANORECO)
8. Camarines Sur I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CASURECO I)

REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
9. Samar I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SAMELCO I)
10. Northern Samar Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NORSAMELCO)

• Additionally, the following ECs that were previously reported with PPI have now resumed NORMAL OPERATIONS:

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON)
1. Nueva Ecija I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NEECO I)

REGION V (BICOL REGION)
2. Sorsogon I Electric Cooperative (SORECO I)

• Moreover, 295 out of 347 (85.01%) affected municipalities are already RESTORED.

• The estimated number of affected consumer connections is 101,749, with reported initial damage cost of Php3,690,000.00 from SORECO I.

Private Distribution Utilities (PDUs)

NCR

• Based on the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) report as of 1200H on 02 September 2024, there are 28,256 affected customers (with power interruption) by TS Enteng in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, and Batangas.

• Additionally, 6,458 (22.85%) out of 28,256 affected customers remain without power, due to flooding. Affected customers will be restored once the floodwaters subsided.

G. Downstream Oil Industry (DOI) Facilities

1. Status of Oil Supply

• As of 1200H on 03 September 2024, no reported oil supply shortage was received as of this writing. The oil supply is sufficient in affected areas.

2. Status of DOI Facilities

• As of 1200H on 03 September 2024, all bulk facilities are OPERATIONAL.

• As of 1200H on 03 September 2024, the Petro Gazz retail outlet in Caloocan City, which was temporarily closed due to flooding, has resumed NORMAL OPERATIONS. All retail facilities are now fully operational.

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𝐍𝐄𝐀'𝐬 𝟏𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝!

Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla and Senator Pia Cayetano, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, led the ceremonial switch-on of the 16 millionth household connection from Oriental Mindoro during the joint celebration of the National Electrification Administration's (NEA) 55th Founding Anniversary, the 15th National Electrification Month, and the 45th Annual Membership Meeting of the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association.

In his keynote address, Secretary Lotilla highlighted the vital role of electric cooperatives in promoting inclusive development. He emphasized the undeniable link between electrification and economic growth, announcing that the Department of Energy recently met with the Department of Finance and the National Economic and Development Authority to discuss the government’s total electrification program and its significant economic benefits. Estimates indicate that achieving full electrification could contribute approximately PHP 315 billion to the economy, equivalent to about 1.8 percent of the country's gross domestic product. Extending electricity access for up to 16 to 24 hours a day could increase household income by 49.4 percent and household expenditure by 52.2 percent. Providing low-income families with at least eight hours of electricity per day could boost their income by 17.9 percent and their expenditure by 17 percent. Expanding access to 16 hours per day could lead to a 33.3 percent increase in income and a 33 percent rise in expenditure.

With these compelling figures, the Secretary challenged all electric cooperatives to expand their services to unserved and underserved areas, pursue projects that enhance electricity access, and commit to providing more efficient, reliable, and sustainable service to the public.

𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬
𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗡𝗢. 𝟭 𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗚
𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟬𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟬𝗛

Situation Overview: DOST-PAGASA TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 9
Tropical Storm"EntengPH”, Issued at 1100H, 02 September 2024

“ENTENG” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH WHILE SLOWLY TURNING NORTH NORTHWESTWARDS OVER THE SEA EAST OF POLILLO ISLANDS

The center of Tropical Storm ENTENG was estimated based on all available data including from Baler Weather Radar at 115 km Northeast of Infanta, Quezon or 85 km East Southeast of Baler, Aurora (15.5°N, 122.4°E)
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ENERGY SITUATION

A. Power Generation Plants (on-grid)

• As of 1200H on 02 September 2024, there are no reported on-grid power generation plants affected by TS Enteng.

B. Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) (off-grid)

NPC Small Power Utilities Group (off-grid)

• Based on National Power Corporation (NPC) report as of 1100H on 02 September 2024, there are fifteen (15) Diesel Power Plants (DPPs) on standby and awaiting clearance from concerned DU to energize the distribution lines, seven (7) DPPs and One Power Barge (PB) Operational with ongoing line clearing/ line restoration activities and one (1) DPP on Plant Shutdown:

MASBATE
1. TICAO GRID - Ticao DPP and PB 114: Plant Operational, DL Partially Restored
Transmission Line Fault: 1916H, 25 May
Line fault: Feeder 2 at 1336H (01Sept), partially restored at 1104H (02 Sept) with 7 remaining isolated barangays.

2. GUINAWAYAN DPP – Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from LGU Placer
Line Fault: 1640H (01 Sept)

3. NABUCTOT DPP – Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from LGU Placer
Line Fault: 1615H (01 Sept)

4. CLAVERIA DPP – Plant Operational, DL Partially Restored
Line Fault: 1857H (01 Sept), partially restored at 2056H (01 Sept) with seven (7) remaining isolated barangays.

5. PEÑAFRANCIA DPP – Plant on standby; Ongoing Maintenance
Line Fault: 1735H (01 Sept)

6. NARO DPP – Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from LGU Cawayan
Line Fault: 1735H (01 Sept)

7. SAN PASCUAL DPP – Plant on standby, Awaiting clearances from San Pascual Local Electric Facility (SPLEF)
Line fault: 2239H (01 Sept)

ALBAY
8. RAPU RAPU DPP – Plant Operational; Feeder 2 not yet restored
Line fault: Feeder 2 at 1633H (01 Sept). Feeder 2 not yet restored

9. BATAN DPP – Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from ALECO
Line Fault: 1629H (01 Sept)

CAMARINES NORTE
10. CALAGUAS DPP – Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from CANORECO
Line fault: 0800H (02 Sept)

QUEZON
11. PATNANUNGAN DPP – Plant on standby, For Line Maintenance by QUEZELCO II
Line fault: due to unbalanced load at 0315H, 02 Sept

AURORA
12. CASIGURAN DPP – Plant on standby, For Line Maintenance by AURELCO
Line fault: 1100H (02 Sept)

NORTHERN SAMAR
13. CAPUL DPP – Plant Operational, DL Partially Restored
Line fault: Seven (7) isolated barangays at 1117H (01 Sept) and one (1) Sitio at 1640H (01 Sept); Ongoing line clearing by NORSAMELCO.

14. SAN VICENTE DPP – Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from NORSAMELCO
Line Fault: 1231H (01 Sept)

15. TARNATE DPP - Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from NORSAMELCO
Line fault: 1400H (01 Sept)

SAMAR
16. TAGAPUL-AN DPP - Plant Operational; DL Partially Restored
Line fault: Nine (9) isolated barangays at 1158H (01 Sept)

17. COSTA RICA DPP - Plant Operational; DL Partially Restored
Line fault: Three (3) isolated barangays at 1600H (01 Sept)

18. LUNANG DPP - Plant on standby; For Line Maintenance
Line fault: 1604H (01 Sept)

19. LIBUCAN DPP - Plant on standby; Ongoing line clearing and restoration
Line fault: 0800H (01 Sept)

20. TAKUT DPP - Plant Operational; DL Partially Restored
Line fault: One (1) isolated sitio at 1600H (01 Sept)

EASTERN SAMAR
21. CASUGURAN DPP - Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from ESAMELCO
Line fault: 1600H (during cut in) (01 Sept)

22. HILABAAN DPP - Plant on standby; Awaiting clearances from ESAMELCO
Line fault: 1500H (during cut in) (01 Sept)

NORTHERN SAMAR
23. BIRI DPP - Plant Shutdown
Plant shutdown at 1403H (01 Sept) due to flooding in the cable trench.
Ongoing draining of water at cable trench, heating of units in preparation for energization of house load.

C. NPC Dams

• As of 0800H on 02 September 2024, two (2) dams managed/operated by NPC in Luzon have scheduled spilling operations due to effects of TS Enteng:

o Benguet: Binga Dam at 1300H, 02 September 2024
o Benguet: Ambuklao Dam at 1600H, 02 September 2024

• Meanwhile, seven (7) dams in Mindanao have ongoing NORMAL discharge operations (Pulangi 4, Lake Lanao, Agus 2, Agus 4, Agus 5, Agus 6, and Agus 7).

D. Transmission Lines and Facilities

• As of 0900H on 02 September 2024, all NGCP transmission lines and facilities are under NORMAL OPERATION.

E. Distribution Utilities

National Electrification Administration

Electric Cooperatives (ECs)

• Based on the NEA report as of 1130H on 02 September 2024, thirty-eight (38) Electric Cooperatives (ECs) across twenty-seven (27) provinces and seven (7) regions were placed under TCWS due to Tropical Storm (TS) Enteng.

• Out of the thirty-eight (38) ECs under the TS Enteng, thirty-four (34) are currently in NORMAL OPERATIONS. However, four (4) ECs are experiencing Partial Power Interruptions (PPIs) with ongoing restoration efforts:

REGION IV-A (CALABARZON)
1. Quezon I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (QUEZELCO I)
2. First Laguna Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FLECO)

REGION V (BICOL REGION)
3. Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CANORECO)

REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
4. Northern Samar Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NORSAMELCO)

• Moreover, 467 out of 512 (91.21%) affected municipalities are still under NORMAL OPERATIONS.

• The estimated number of affected consumer connections is 202,235. At this time, no initial damage costs have been reported.

Private Distribution Utilities (PDUs)

NCR
• Based on the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) report as of 1200H on 02 September 2024, there are 28,256 affected customers (with power interruption) by TS Enteng in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, and Batangas.

• Additionally, 6,458 (22.85%) out of 28,256 affected customers remain without power, due to flooding. Affected customers will be restored once the floodwaters subsided.

G. Downstream Oil Industry (DOI) Facilities

1. Status of Oil Supply
• As of 1100H on 02 September 2024, no reported oil supply shortage was received as of this writing. The oil supply is sufficient in affected areas.

2. Status of DOI Facilities
• As of 1100H on 02 September 2024, all bulk facilities are OPERATIONAL.

• One (1) retail outlet of Petro Gazz in Caloocan City was closed due to flooding. The rest of retail facilities remain in normal operations.

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𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | Check out the following Philippine Energy Labeling Program updates as of August 2024

PELP-DOE Recognized Testing Laboratories:https://doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/pelp/DOE-%20RECOGNIZED%20TESTING%20LABORATORIES_%28RTL%29.pdf

PELP Registered Companies:
https://doe.gov.ph/pelp/pelp-registered-companies-22-august-2024

The Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP), managed by the Department of Energy (DOE), aims to enhance energy efficiency and conservation in the Philippines. The program provides consumers with essential information about the energy performance of appliances and equipment, helping them make informed choices that lead to cost savings and reduced energy consumption.

Key elements include mandatory energy labels on appliances, such as refrigerators and air conditioners, which indicate their efficiency and estimated annual energy use. Products must undergo testing and certification to meet DOE standards. The program also focuses on consumer education and market enforcement to ensure compliance and promote the benefits of energy-efficient products. This initiative supports national energy conservation goals, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and encourages economic growth through innovation in energy-efficient technologies.

𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐘 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Undersecretary Felix William "Wimpy" Fuentebella and Undersecretary Rowena Guevara joined the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines at the Energy Smart Forum 2024.

Undersecretaries Fuentebella and Guevara outlined our nation’s pivotal energy strategies and emphasized our commitment to developing a green, sustainable, and resilient energy system, aiming to ensure inclusivity for all Filipinos.

Key topics included ambitious renewable energy targets and ongoing policy updates designed to boost investment and foster innovation in the sector. They highlighted the need to balance indigenous energy sources with imports that could impact electricity affordability.