Senator Win Gatchalian expresses concern on the looming shut down of Petron Corporation’s refinery in Limay, Bataan due to huge losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to issue an ultimatum on the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to comply with the requirement to list its shares of stock, a provision specifically stated in its franchise as the country’s transmission system operator.

Senator Win Gatchalian has put to task the Department of Finance (DOF) in providing for sufficient budget and in sparing the taxpayers from being choked by new borrowings to fund next year’s obligations of the Murang Kuryente Act.

Senator Win Gatchalian has called for a Senate inquiry on the issues surrounding the looming expiration of Service Contract (SC) 38 or the Malampaya Deep Water Gas-To-Power Project given its critical role in the country’s energy security.

Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately act on all pending solar project applications emphasizing that a mechanism is already in place that streamlines the permitting process for both foreign and domestic investors.

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to focus on meeting the necessary steps in the adoption of a national nuclear energy policy before working on the possible utilization of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).

Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to consider studying the case of Vietnam in pursuing nuclear power plants before venturing on the revival of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).

Senator Win Gatchalian backed government efforts to put a premium on public involvement on moves to revive the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).

Senator Win Gatchalian expressed concern over the nearing depletion of gas output from the Malampaya natural gas field which is the second biggest source of electric power in the island of Luzon.