DoE extends permit for LNG project

THE Department of Energy (DoE) has extended the permit of Tanglawan Philippine LNG Inc. — the joint venture of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. and China National Offshore Oil Company Gas and Power Group Co. Ltd. (CNOOC G&P) — to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility.

In a chance interview on Friday, Energy Undersecretary Donato Marcos said the agency approved Tanglawan’s request to extend its notice to proceed (NTP) “last month” which would expire in December or January next year.