Philippine DoE plans aggressive fuel transition targets to cut imported oil dependence
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Summary
The Philippine Department of Energy (DoE) is pursuing more aggressive targets to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuel. Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin announced the development of a fuel transition plan focused on the transport sector, which relies heavily on petroleum products. Key strategies include increasing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and expanding biofuel blends to diversify fuel sources and reduce concentration risk.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledThe Department of Energy is seeking to set more 'aggressive' targets in a bid to reduce dependence on imported fuel, including increasing the adoption of electric vehicles and biofuel blends.
With one sector having one dominant fuel source, this concentration is...
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