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The Department of Energy (DoE) said it has certified 149 energy projects of national significance (EPNS) to date, with the approved projects involving investment of P795.52 billion.
An EPNS designation for major projects covering power generation, transmission or ancillary services entitles the proponent to expedited permits, having been deemed in line with the DoE’s objectives as set out in the Philippine Energy Plan.
“Out of 399 received applications, 149 were certified as CEPNS while 35 applications are still under evaluation,” the DoE said on its website, citing developments as of Jan. 20.
It also found 76 to be “non-compliant” in terms of documentary requirements while 139 were rejected.
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Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2021 shows the construction site of Tema Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminal Project in Tema, Ghana. Ghana’s Tema Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminal Project that is under construction by China Habour Engineering Company (CHEC) will significantly boost Ghana’s natural gas supply, CHEC said on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Zheng) ACCRA, Jan.6 (Xinhua) Ghana’s Tema Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)Import Terminal Project that is under construction by China Habour Engineering Company (CHEC) will significantly boost Ghana’s natural gas supply, CHEC said on Wednesday. Speaking with Xinhua in an interview, the company said the project, which is expected to be completed next year, will equip the country with an annual capacity of around two million tons of natural gas.