A potential gas bonanza

Last of 2 parts

IN the first part of this column this past Sunday ("Solving the power puzzle," November 20), I provided a basic sketch of what the country needs in terms of its electric power supply, based on a few fundamental conditions that the Philippines should observe, or at least strive to maintain. To summarize as briefly as possible, the Philippines needs to use technology that is immediately available and feasible, that maximizes reliability and environmental sustainability, and reduces or eliminates the need for imported fuel, since that is the country's real Achilles' heel when it comes to energy security or lack thereof.