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DOE chief upbeat on natural gas bill

The Philippine Star

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November 14, 2024

The possible enactment of a bill promoting the development of the natural gas industry by prioritizing the use of indigenous resources is a major step in ensuring energy security, a Cabinet official said.

- BRIX LELIS

"This is something that is welcome because we need a more stable legal framework because if it's not a law then it's just subject to changes on the part of the executive," Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said in a recent interview.

With a 14-3 vote, the Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act on its third and final reading on Monday.

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