DOE, NCIP to resolve delays in power project approvals 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Myrna M. VelascoThe Department of Energy (DOE) is sorting out strategies and mechanism with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to resolve delays in approvals of critical energy projects. In contrast, DOE has just a leeway of at least two years to corner new committed power projects – and it may already be short of time, given that the total gestation period of such ventures normally takes 4-5 years. During the meeting, the two agencies agreed to establish a technical working group “for the close coordination and streamlining of processes,” to include the drafting of checklist or template in evaluating energy projects. This comes amid a scanty list of power projects with just more than 300 megawatts moving forward if the facilities under construction and the problematic projects have to be excluded from the roll.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 20, 2020 03:05 UTC