Philippine National Oil Company

Flores 03:13 PM, Sep 03, 2021

Hi, PNOC forged MOUs in 2020 for possible LNG projects. What is the status of these and when will these MOU expire?

Thank you

09:09 AM, Sep 07, 2021

September 7, 2021

Dear Alena Mae,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 03, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for STATUS OF PNOC MOU FOR LNG.

We received your request on Sep 03, 2021 and will respond on or before Sep 24, 2021 03:13:33 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster07262017140000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEVBOT0MtNDY5NDEzNTQxNjMxDA, for request with ticket number #PNOC-469413541631.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Ms. Katrine Arielle Bernabe-Alvarado
FOI Officer

09:48 AM, Sep 22, 2021

September 20, 2021

Dear Alena Mae Flores,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 03, 2021 03:13:33 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request:
"PNOC forged MOUs in 2020 for possible LNG projects. What is the status of these and when will these MOU expire?"

Our response:

Two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) were executed in 2020 between PNOC and the private sector for a possible cooperation in an LNG Project.

One MOU was executed in early 2020, which was aimed at exploring cooperation for the conduct of a preliminary feasibility study for LNG supply off-take.  However, said MOU has expired in February 2021 with very little progress, mainly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The other MOU was signed in November 2020 to explore cooperation in a prospective investment in and development of an onshore LNG import terminal and gas-fired power plant.  Discussion between concerned parties has been delayed in light of the on-going pandemic and expected to resume once the COVID19 crisis subsides. Said MOU will expire in November 2021.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Atty. Graciela M. Barleta, OIC President and CEO with email address gmbarleta@pnoc.com.ph. cc: emclaeno@pnoc.com.ph.  Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Ms. Maria Belinda L. Cubelo
FOI Decision Maker