MANILA, Philippines — Pausing Semirara coal mine operations may not pose a big loss for the Philippine power sector, the energy chief says, as the planned bidding faces a fresh delay.
“On a general view, Semirara actually exports,” Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin said when pressed if the government can afford another delay in the coal auction, which includes the highly prized Semirara mine site.
Only a small portion goes to local power plants, the official said.
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“It’s not like all of our power plants, coal power plants, depend on Semirara,” she said.FEATURED STORIES
