Formulates and implements policies, plans, programs and regulations on human resource, treasury and fund management, and general administrative

General Services Division

• Procurement and Property Management Section
• General Administrative Section
• Engineering and Maintenance Section

Human Resource Management Division

• Personnel Actions and Services Section
• Performance Management and Leave Section
• Personnel Welfare and Research Section

Treasury Division

• Collection Section
• Disbursement Section
• Fund Management Section

Procurement Management Division

• BAC Secretariat Section
• Procurement Planning and Contract Management Section

Formulates policies, plans and programs related to the department's procurement, property management, engineering, maintenance and other general administrative services and ensures effective implementation thereof and compliance with government regulations and standards

Procurement and Property Management

• Administers procurement, allocation, storage and distribution of equipment,supplies and materials
• Coordinates the bidding process for the bids and awards committee for the acquisition of equipment, fixed assets, supplies,materials and services (eg., Consultancy, Janitorial, Security, Electrical,Air Con, Specialty trades,Painting, Repairs and maintenance of buildings, etc.)
• Conducts periodic inventory of equipment, fixed assets, supplies and materials and maintains inventory records thereof
• Prepares Annual Procurement Management Program (APMP) and project procurement management programs (PPMP) and monitors its implementation
• Handles insurance of DOE properties
• Handles disposal of unserviceable properties
• Prepares contracts and purchase orders
• Provides secretariat support to the bids and awards committee and disposal committee
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

General Administration

• Processes and monitors payments for utilities and services
• Prepares contracts and related documents for contracted-out services, eg., Janitorial,Security,Electrical,Air con,Reproduction,Specialty trades, etc.
• Supervises implementation of contracted-out services to ensure maintenance of good housekeeping and security of premises
• Handles messengerial, mailing and other communications (eg., PABX) services
• Handles distribution of newspapers and periodicals
• Handles registration, dispatching and fuelling of shuttle service vehicles and ancillary driver's assignments
• Liaiseswith various government agencies and service providers to facilitate delivery of required services (eg., LTO, GSIS, PNP, MMDA, MERALCO, PLDT, etc.)
• Provides secretariat support to the unified security task force, national disaster control group, etc.)
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Engineering and Maintenance

• Administers the delivery of basic utilities (water,light,telecommunications,air con, etc.)
• Ensures maintenance and repair of equipment and fixed assets (eg., buildings,vehicles,facilities, etc.) including the preparation of engineering designs, agency estimates, and job orders for necessary construction,maintenance,renovation and repair of facilities, etc. and implements actual execution thereof
• Prepares and processes payments for job orders and actual awards
• Prepares and issues the necessary documentary requirements to certify completion and acceptance of job undertaken for maintenance and repair
• Assists in the preparation for special events (eg., Construction of exhibit booths for the national energy week, etc.)
• Coordinates with various government agencies and service providers to ensure maintenance of facilities (eg., DPWH, DILG, LGUS, FBDC, BCDA, MMDA, MERALCO, PLDT, etc.)
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Formulates policies, plans and programs related to the department's human resources management and ensures effective implementation thereof and compliance with government regulations and standards

Personnel Actions and Services Section

• Develops and maintains a sound recruitment, selection and placement system of regular plantilla positions. This also includes Job Order, Government Internship Program (GIP), etc.
• Handles employee services (e.g. Service Records, Certificate of Employment, Compensation and actual duties
• Establishes and maintains HR integrated system and 201 files
• Handles leave administration to include monetization and personal travels
• Provides personnel counseling and other services to include Career Pathing
• Coordinates with DBM, CSC and other government agencies on HR-related matters (e.g. Step increment, notice of salary increase, plantilla of personnel, etc.)
• Provides secretariat support to various intra-agency committee (e.g. Personnel selection board, gender and development (GAD) and re-organization)
• Handles competency development and implementation of succession development program (SDP)
• Conducts research, evaluation and recommendation on personnel action and services
• Performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Personnel Welfare and Performance Management

• Formulates and implements policies on:
• Performance evaluation and improvement
• Total quality management (TQM) programs
• Grievance
• Administrative disciplinary rules on sexual harassment cases
• Conducts organizational and manpower review
• Implements the magna carta law applicable to the department
• Coordinates with OP, DBM, CSC and other government agencies on employee performance, benefits and welfare
• Provides secretariat support to the performance management team, program on awards and incentives for service excellence committee, grievance committee, committee on decorum and investigation of sexual harassment cases, provident fund board of trustees, uniform committee, special events committee, gad, disaster and risk reduction group, etc.
• Oversees the administration of the clinic and medical services
• Conducts research to improve HR management policies and adopts best HR practices as well as employee benefits and  welfare
• Performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Learning and Development

• Formulates and implements policies, plans and programs which pertain to Learning and Development. To ensure that the Department has competent personnel through the development and implementation of a strategic Learning and Development Plan and Programs including the delivery of quality and sustainable training intervention and services.
• Maintains and updates organizational development programs and activities.
• Processes HR opportunities and activities i.e., Local and Foreign study and non-study programs.
• Coordinates with OP, CSC, NEDA, DFA and other agencies on HR development matters.
• Provides secretariat support to the personnel development, Gender and Development, and Physical Fitness, Sports Development and Cultural Affairs Committees, handles the Day Care Center and other development programs that would enhance employee performance and well-being.
• Conducts research, evaluation and recommendation on training and development.
• Performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned.

Formulates Policies, Plans and Programs realted to the Department's Cashiering Services and Fund Management and Ensures Effective Implementatin Thereof and Compliance with Government Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations

Collection Section

• Administers Collection and Deposit of Government Funds to Include but not limited to the following:
  • Fund 101 (e.g. refund of excess cash advances, reproduction services, etc.)
  • Fund 102 (e.g. refund of excess cash advances)
  • Fund 151 (e.g. government share on energy resource production share, application fees, fees on issuance of contracts and permits, fines and penalties on violations, service fees, refund of excess cash advances, etc.)
  • Fund 152 (e.g. loan repayments on technology transfer for energy management projects, refund of excess cash advances, etc.)
  • Fund 171 (e.g. refund of excess cash advances, etc.)
  • Trust Accounts (e.g. LGU shares on electricity sales, gasoline station training and load fund, provident fund, other project-related funds, etc.)
• Prepares and submits applicable reports to relevant department's operating units amd other government agencies (e.g. Bureau of Treasury, COA, etc.)
• Maintains subsidiary ledgers for 119 LGU funds per ER 1-94.
• Facilitates processing of disbursement vouchers for refund of bid bonds.
• Reconciles cashbok balances with accoounting subsidiary ledgers.
• Performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned.

Disbursement Section

• Administers disbursement of government funds (e.g. Funds 101, 102, 151, 152, 171, Trust Accounts such as LGU Funds per ER 1-94, Gasoline Station Training and Loan Fund, Provident Fund, etc.)
  • Handles-checks preparation and issuance.
  • Handles timely distribution of salaries and allowances and of DOE officials and employees.
  • Handles recording of all checks issued to their respective books for the above-stated accounts and preparation of reports for submission to Accounting, Budget and COA for purposes of securing funds for the Department.
  • Handles Petty Cash Fund (PCF) ensuring claims are valid with complete and proper supporting documents
• Ensures availability of funds before effecting payments.
• Maintains individual subsidiary ledgers for checks issued.
• Remits payments to BIR, GSIS, HDMF, NHMFC, Service Utilities, etc.
• Acts as Special Disbursing Officers for various activities/projects undertaken by the Department.
• Handles liquidations of various cash advances.
• Coordinates with Accounting Division re: settlement of COA suspensions and disallowances.
• Performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned.

Fund Management Section

• Manages DOE Trust Funds (OPSF, ER 1-94 and GSRLF)
  • Handles investments of investible funds per individual account.
  • Monitors and controls movements of funds to maximize investments/placements.
  • Facilitates release/transfer of funds for approved projects to concerned LGUs.
  • Prepares various financial reports (e.g. summary/status of investments, monthly repoprt of LGU funds, breakdown of LGU funds, and summary of funds released to LGUs) as required.
  • Reconciles cash balances of 119 LGU accounts, OPSF and GSTLF with the bank.
• Handles applications for fidelity bonds of accountable DOE officials and employees from BTr.
• Handles receipts, safekeeping and release of GSIS Bid Bonds.
• Handles opening of letters of credit for DOE Importations:
  • Secures permits and clearances from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and Bureau of Import Services to facilitate the opening of letters of credit at the authorized bank.
  • Coordinates with BOC, PNB, LBP and customs brokers to facilitate release of DOE Importations.
  • Facilitates payments of customs duties, taxes and brokerage fees.
• Performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned.

Formulates and implements policies, plans and programs pertaining to the Department’s procurement requirements/activities, purchasing, contract management and monitoring towards the effective utilization of existing procurement systems and procedures in compliance with the government rules and regulations.

BAC Secretariat Section

• Provide secretariat and administrative support to the Bids and Awards (BAC) Committee;
• Organize and make all necessary arrangements for BAC meetings and conferences;
• Prepare minutes of  meetings and resolutions of the BAC;
• Take custody of procurement documents and other records;
• Manage the sale and distribution of Bidding Documents to interested bidders;
• Advertise and/or post bidding opportunities, including Bidding Documents, and Notices of Awards;
• Assist in managing the procurement process;
• Monitor procurement activities and milestones for proper reporting to relevant agencies when required;
• Consolidate Project Procurement Management Plans (PPMPs) from various units of the procuring entity into one (1) Annual Procurement Plan (APP) with the assistance of the Procurement Planning and Contract Management Section, as necessary, and make them available for review;
• Act as central channel of communications for the BAC with end users, project management office/s, other units of the line agency, other government agencies, providers of goods, infrastructure projects, and consulting services, observers, and the general public.

Procurement Planning and Contract Management Section

• Coordinate and monitor all procurement activities of the agency;
• Provide technical assistance to the end-user units in the preparation of their Project Procurement Management Plans (PPMPs);
• Manage and monitor all phased of the procurement process;
• Create and maintain a price monitoring list of goods and services regularly procured by the agency and a list of suppliers, contractors and consultant;
• Monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of the procurement contract;
• Coordinate with the end-user for the acceptance of goods and services;
• Coordinate with the Finance Unit for payment of contracts;
• Initiate review and assessment of performance and recommend sanctions to the head of the procuring entity, through the Bids and Awards (BAC0, against erring suppliers, contractors or consultants, including the forfeiture of performance security and blacklisting;
• Assist in the contract management activities and provide technical support whenever necessary.

Provides legal advice, legal counselling and legal support to service contract negotiations and hearings:serves as the official legislative liaison to the congress of the philippines

Downstream Conventional Energy Legal Services Division

Upstream Conventional Energy Legal Services Division

General Legal Services Division

Power Legal Services Division

Renewable Energy Legal Services Division

Handle Legal Matters, Issues and Concerns Pertaining to the Enforcement of and Compliance with the Downstream Oil Deregulation Act and other Laws related thereto, their Implementing Rules and Regulations, and Administrative Issuances issued by the DOE

• Review and evaluate investigation reports on downstream oil industry laws and regulations violations referred to the Division by the OIMB
• Conduct investigations, hearings, meetings or conferences, as may be necessary, involving violations contained in investigation and inspection reports, or in pursuit of complaint-related violations directly filed with the Division
• Prepare the corresponding orders, resolutions or decisions on violations of downstream oil industry laws, rules and regulations
• Attend/appear in court hearings, as may be necessary, in support of cases filed against any person for violation of the downstream oil industry laws, rules and regulations
• Attend and/or participate in OIMB/Field Offices initiated activities on information and education campaigns on the downstream oil industry
• Do research and prepare legal position/comment/opinion on congressional bills, and on requests for legal opinion
• represent legal services in the various task forces/committees created to monitor the downstream oil industry
• Coordinate with various DOE units and concerned government agencies relative to the aforementioned functions
• Perform ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Handles the preparation, drafting, review, negotiations, finalization, interpretation, filing and monitoring of compliance relative to all matters involving upstream conventional energy laws, rules and regulations.

• Prepares, drafts, finalizes and files circulars, laws, rules and regulation involving upstream conventional energy;
• Reviews, evaluates and interprets contracts, agreements, deeds and other written instruments entered into by energy resource and development bureau and submits comments, opinions and recommendations thereto;
• Participates in negotiations to finalize, including assignment and transfer of interest of service contracts/coal operating contracts and other agreements entered into by the energy resource and development bureau;
• Participates in field verifications and other activities of the energy resource and development bureau;
• Takes appropriate measures to enforce compliance with the terms and conditions of all service contracts and coal operating contracts, and all laws, rules and regulations involving upstream conventional energy;
• Initiate and take active participation in hearing of cases and negotiations involving the upstream conventional energy sector;
• Deal and coordinate with various doe bureaus/units and with government and non-government agencies  and instrumentalities on matters related to or in connection with the upstream conventional energy sector;
• Reviews the legal aspects of applications for tax-exempt importations/exportations of service contract-related equipment and materials;
• Maintains appropriate database related to the aforementioned functions;
• Performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Handles the preparation, drafting, review, interpretation and monitoring of legal issues and concerns pertaining to the enforcement of and compliance with the electric power industry and reform act and other laws related thereto, its implementing rules and regulations, and other issuances.

• Takes appropriate actions to ensure compliance with Republic Act No. 9136, its IRR and power-related issuances of the doe
• Prepares opinion, legal advice or interprets the provision of the EPIRA to ensure adequate and sustainable supply of power
• Reviews memorandum of agreement relative to the enforcement of ER 1-94
• Consolidate legal position on legislative measures relating electric power industry restructuring
• Participate in EPIMB initiated information and education and computation campaign and public consultations related to power issues and concerns
• Coordinate with EPIMB and concerned government and non-government agencies relative to the aforementioned functions
• Performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Handles the preparation, drafting, review, negotiations, finalization, interpretation, filing and monitoring of compliance relative to all contracts, endorsements and other related renewable energy activities involving the department.

• Takes appropriate measures to enforce compliance with Republic Act No. 9513 (RA 9513), its Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR), other renewable energy administrative issuances of the DOE and the provisions of renewable energy service/operating contracts
• Review, evaluate and interpret renewable energy service/operating contracts/agreements and submits comments, opinions and recommendations therefor
• Review the legal aspects of applications for tax-exempt importations/exportations of renewable energy service contract-related equipment and materials
• Review and evaluate endorsements to different government agencies involving renewable energy activities
• Participate in negotiations to finalize renewable energy service/operating contracts and other agreements entered into by the doe involving renewable energy related activities
• Prepare, research, drafts, finalize and file renewable energy service/operating contracts or agreements involving the doe
• Maintains appropriate database related to the aforementioned functions
• Coordinate with the Renewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB) and concerned government and non-government agencies relative to the aforementioned functions
• Perform ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Issues legal opinions, prepares draft orders / resolutions / decisions and other issuances and handles employee-related cases and other cases affecting the department.

• Issues and/or renders opinions on the interpretation of laws, rules and regulations affecting the department
• Prepares appropriate draft orders, resolutions and/or decisions and other issuances
• Reviews house/senate bills and proposed department issuances and submits comments and recommendations relative thereto
• Coordinates with the office of the solicitor general in the handling of cases including preparation and filing of appropriate pleadings and appearances in such cases
• Handles administrative cases involving employees of the department including the conduct of investigations, filing of appropriate charges and hearings of such charges as warranted

Formulates policies, plans and programs in support of exploration and development of indigenous energy resources as well as to promote energy efficiency through research and scientific, physical and calibration testings

Geoscientific Research and Testing Laboratory Division

• Petrology Section
• Palentology Section
• Coal Section
• Geothermal Section
• Petroleum Section

Appliance Testing and Laboratory Division

• Appliance/Equipment Section
• Lighting and Other Electrical Devices Section
• Calibration, Instrumentation and Control Section

Processes and analyzes rocks,petroleum, coal, processed fuels, waters and environmental samples as well synthesizes, correlates and interprets data emanating therefrom, re3lative to the exploration and development of indigenous resources.

A. GEOLOGICAL UNITS

PETROLOGY SECTION

• Processes and analyzes surface and subsurface rock samples in accordance with international standards
• Synthesizes, correlates and interprets petrological data
• Conducts research and correlation studies on Philippine rock samples
• Establishes and maintains Philippine petrological database and rock type collection
• Conducts field investigations
• Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Paleontology Section

• Processes and analyzes surface and subsurface rock samples for faunal fossil content in accordance with international standards
• Synthesizes, correlates and interprets micropaleontological data
• Conducts micropaleontological/biostratigraphical research on Philippine rock samples
• Establishes and maintains Philippine biostratigraphical and bathmetry database and faunal type collection
• Conducts field investigations
• Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Palynology Section

• Processes and analyzes surface and subsurface rock samples for floral fossil content in accordance with international standards
• Synthesizes, correlates and interprets palynological data
• Conducts palynological research on Philippine samples
• Establishes and maintains palynological database and floral type collection
• Conducts field investigations
• Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

B. GEOCHEMICAL UNITS

Coal Section

• Processes and analyzes coal & other solid fuels as well as environmental samples in accordance with international standards
• Synthesizes, correlates and interprets analytical data
• Conducts research and methods studies on coal geochemistry
• Conducts fields investigations
• Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• Coordinates with DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Geothermal Section

• Processes and analyzes waters, geothermal gases, soil, pocks and related materials as well as environmental samples in accordance with international standards
• Synthesizes, correlates and interprets analytical data
• Conducts research and methods studies on geothermal geochemistry
• Conducts fields investigations
• Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• Coordinates with DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Petroleum Section

• Processes and analyzes oil, gas, source rocks samples as well as environmental samples in accordance with international standards
• Synthesizes, correlates and interprets analytical data
• Conducts research and methods studies on petroleum and natural gas geochemistry
• Conducts fields investigations
• Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• Coordinates with DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Processed Fuels Section

• Analyzes petroleum products collected from refineries, bulk storage/terminals and retail outlets nationwide in accordance with the Philippine national Standards (PNS) as well as from the academe and the industry sector
• Synthesizes, correlates and interprets analytical data
• Assists in the conduct of field sampling and inspection of petroleum products on bulk supply points and gasoline stations
• Conducts research and methods studies on fuel geochemistry
• Conducts fields investigations
• Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• Coordinates with DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Develops product energy efficiency programs, formulates and oversees implementation of energy standards, and conducts research and testing in support of National Energy Efficiency Program

Appliance/Equipment Section

• formulates energy standards for appliances and equipment
• undertakes testing of appliances, equipment and other energy-consuming devices to:
  • provide database on energy performance of appliance and equipment for policy recommendations
  • implement energy efficiency standards

• conducts research and studies to improve efficiency of consuming appliances and equipment
• provides consultancy and technical assistance on energy performance testing
• conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Lighting and Other Electrical Devices Section

• formulates energy standards for lighting and other household electrica; products
• undertakes testing of lighting componenets and related products to:
  • provide database on energy performance in aid of formulating policy recommendations
  • implement energy standards and labelling
• conducts research and studies to improve efficiency of lighting and other household electrical products
• provides consultancy and technical assistance on lighting and related products
• conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy sector
• coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
• performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Calibration, Instrumentation and Control Section

• maintains a set of standards for in-house calibration of DOE instruments
• calibrates energy monitoring instruments
• conducts research and studies to improve overall plans efficiency through proper application of measurements and calibration principles including boiler operation
• provides consultancy and technical assistance in the designs of calibration and measurement systems as well as instrumentation and control on energy monitoring instruments
• conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
• coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
• performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Formulates and implements government policies, programs and regulations relating to the exploration, development and production of indigenous petroleum, coal and geothermal energy resources, and related product and market development thereof

Petroleum Division

• Petroleum Geology Section
• Petroleum Geophysics Section
• Petroleum Engineering Section

Geothermal and Coal Division

• Exploration and Geosciences Section
• Development and Exploitation Management Section
• Market Development Section

Formulates and implements policies, plans, programs and regulations relating to the exploration and development of petroleum resources

Petroleum Geology

• formulates policy recommendation, plans and programs on geological exploration of petroleum resources
• implements plans and programs on geological exploration of petroleum resources
• conducts research and studies on geological exploration of petroleum resources
• conducts resource evaluation of existing and potential oil and gas fields
• evaluates merits of proposed geological work programs and related technical qualifications of service contract/permit applicants
• ensures compliance of service contractors and permitees with regulations and geological work commitments
• coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, industry participants, academe and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
• performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Petroleum Geophysics

• formulates policy recommendations, plans and programs on geophysical exploration of petroleum resources
• implements plans and programs on geophysical exploration of petroleum resources
• gathers and updates petroleum data and provides inputs to the Energy Data Center
• conducts research and studies on geophysical exploration of petroleum resources
• evaluates merits of proposed geophysical work programs and related technical qualifications of service contract/permit applicants
• ensures compliance of service contractors and permitees with regulations and geophysical work commitments
• coordinates with various DOE units and concern ed government agencies, industry participants, academe and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
• performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Petroleum Engineering

• formulates policy recommendations, plans and programs on drilling, development and production of petroleum resources
• implements plans and programs on drilling development and production of petroleum resources
• conducts research and studies on drilling, development and production of petroleum resources
• ensures compliance with internationally accepted petroleum industry standards for all drilling and production operations with due consideration to health, safety, environment and security
• evaluates merits of proposed drilling programs, plans for development and production operations and related technical qualifications of service contractors
• ensures compliance of service contractors with regulations on drilling, development and production and work commitments
• coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, industry participants, academe and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
• performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Formulate and implement policies, plans, programs and regulations relating to exploration, development, production, utilization and resource management of coal and nuclear mineral resources.

Exploration and Geoscience Research Section

• Formulates policy recommendations, plans and programs on coal and nuclear mineral resources exploration
• Implement policies, plans and programs on coal and nuclear mineral resources
• Conduct research and studies on coal and nuclear mineral resources
• Evaluate contract/permit and applications relative to the merits of work programs and other technical qualifications relating to exploration
• Evaluate and ensures compliance with regulations and commitments of contractors and permittees relating to geoscientific activities
• Maintain database on coal and nuclear mineral resources (reserves and exploration information)

Development and Production Research Section

• Conducts research and studies on the development and production of coal and nuclear mineral resources
• Evaluate service contractor’s proposed work program and other technical qualification relating to the development and production of coal and nuclear mineral resources
• Ensure compliance of service contractors with work commitments and regulations relating to the development and production activities
• Ensure compliance of coal contractors with the Coal Mine Safety Rules and Regulations and other related laws and regulations
• Evaluate/Process applications for permit / licenses / certificates related to development and production of coal and nuclear mineral resources
• Maintain and update database on development and production of coal and nuclear mineral resources
• Formulate and implement policies on development and production of coal and nuclear mineral resources
• Ensure the implementation of safety and instrumentation, mine rescue, emergency preparedness and first-aid training program of coal contractors

Formulates and Implements polices, plans, programs and regulations on the downstream oil industry, including the importation, exportation, stockpiling, storage, shipping, transportation, refining, processing,marketing and distribution of petroleum crude oils, products and by products, and monitors developments in the downstream oil industry

Oil Industry Competition and Monitoring Division

• Oil Supply Monitoring and Evaluation
• Oil Demand and Market Competition Monitoring
• Oil Price Monitoring and Evaluation

Oil Industry Standards and Monitoring Division

• Petroleum Products Standards
• Facilities and Processes standards
• Downstream Oil Industry Environmental Standards

Retail Market Monitoring and Special Concerns Division

• Liquid Fuels
• LPG
• Special Concerns

Natural Gas Management Division

• Natural Gas Market Development and Monitoring
• Natural Gas Industry and Infrastructure Development and Administration

Formulates policies, plans and programs related to national standards and environmental regulations affecting quality of fuel and fuel additives, and facilities in the downstream oil industry and ensures effective implementation thereof

Petroleum Products Standards

• Formulates policy recommendations and  implements policies, plans and programs relating to standards for petroleum products
• Reviews, formulates, and develops standards for petroleum fuels and petroleum related products
• Evaluates application for fuel additive registration for endorsement to DENR
• Issues recommendation for registration of fuel additives
• Conducts research and studies relating to fuel quality and its impact on oil supply security, environment ETC.
• Undertakes product sampling and marker dye testing at bulk facilities to ensure compliance to national fuel quality standards.
• Recommends the initiation of legal proceedings against violators of pertinent provisions of R.As. 8479 and 8749
• Coordinates the conduct of information and education campaign relative to the quality and standards of petroleum products
• Coordinates with various DOE Units and concerned government agencies and other entities, (E.G., DENR, DOST, BPS, OIL Companies, vehicle manufacturer, ETC.) relative to fuel quality and standards
• Provides secretariat support to the technical committee on petroleum products and additives
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Facilities and Processes Standards

• Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs relating to standards for facilities, processes and technology application
• Reviews, formulates, and develops standards for facilities & processes with emphasis with clean and safe technologies.
• Conducts research and studies  relating to standards for facilities and processes and their impacts on oil supply security, environment, etc.
• Undertakes inspection of downstream oil facilities to ensure compliance with national and/or internationally accepted standards 
• Provides inputs in the preparation of the Philippine energy plan
• Recommends the initiation of legal proceeding against violators of pertinent provisions of R.As. 8479 and 8749
• Coordinates the conduct of information and education campaign relating to facilities and processes standards
• Coordinates with various DOE Units and concerned government agencies and other entities (E.G., DENR.DOST, BPS, OIL COMPANIES, OIL PROCESSING COMPANIES Etc.)
• Provides secretariat support to the technical committee on petroleum facilities and processes.
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned 

Downstream Oil industry Environmental Standards

• Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs  relating to downstream oil industry environmental standards and coordinates with the DENR thereon
• Conducts research and studies relating to environmental practices for fuel handling, distribution, storage and utilization with the view to adopting best industry practices
• Participates in the investigation of oil spills and similar incidences in the downstream oil industry
• Prepares and updates DOE oil spill contingency plan for the downstream oil industry
• Provides inputs as requested by the civil liability convention (CLC) and the international oil pollution convention (IOPC)
• Monitors the collection and recycling of used oil
• provides inputs in the preparation of the Philppine energy plan
• Coordinates the conduct of information and education campaign relating to environmental concerns of the downstream oil industry
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned goverment agencies and other entities, (E.G., DENR, PCG, BPS, OIL Companies, NGOs, ETC.) to determine sector's compliance to the CAA and other environmental regulations and recommends appropriate action
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned.

Formulates and implements policies, plans and programs to encourage  activities relating to the downstream oil industry particularly on supply, logistics, marketing, distribution & pricing

Oil Supply Monitoring and Evaluation

• Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs relating to oil supply
• Monitoring compliance of industry players on prior notice and reportorial requirements on importation and exportation of crude oil and petroleum products including lubes/ specialty products as mandated under R.A. 8479
• Monitors submission of periodic reports on importation, exportation, inventory, crude run and refinery production of crude oil and petroleum products including lubes/specialty products, as well as refinery process facilities and shutdowns/turnarounds
• Recommends the initiation of legal proceedings against noncompliance to the pertinent reportorial requirements
• Evaluates notices filed by downstream oil industry players particularly on importation/ exportation of crude oil and petroleum products including lubes/specialty products, and issues acknowledgements thereof
• Evaluates applications for availment of petroleum products export incentives for endorsement of the DOE
• Conducts inspection of petroleum product supply storage facilities, and product sampling
• Assists in the development of as well as maintains and updates database relative to crude oil  and petroleum products including lubes/specialty products importation, exportation, inventory, production, & crude run including refinery process facilities and shutdowns/turnarounds
• Evaluates refinery operations and their implications on oil supply
• Conducts research and studies relative to oil supply
• Provides inputs in the preparation of the Philippine Energy Plan, particularly on the oil supply aspect
• Coordinates the conducts of information and education campaign relative to oil supply
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies and other entities, (E.G., BOC, BIR, SEC, OIL Companies, special Economics Zones) on crude oil/petroleum product importation/exportation, inventory and oil refinery production
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Oil Demand and Market Competition Monitoring

• Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs relating to oil demand and market competition
• Monitoring compliance of industry players on prior notice and reportorial requirements as mandated under R.A. 8479
• Monitors submission of sales reports on petroleum products as inputs to oil demand and market competition analysis
• Recommends the initiation of legal proceedings against noncompliance to the pertinent reportorial requirements
• Evaluates notices filed by downstream oil industry players on their engagement in the downstream oil industry (bulk supply/marketing) and issues acknowledgements thereof
• Evaluates applications for petroleum tanker chartering/utilization, importation, local construction and conversion of service for endorsement to maritime industry authority (MARINA).
• Evaluates applications for registration & availment of incentives of downstream oil industry players for  endorsement to the board of investments (BOI)
• Conducts inspection of petroleum product marketing and distribution facilities and undertakes product sampling
• Maintains a computerized database relative to oil industry sales and market share of players, investments of all players, thruput of bulkplants, oil distribution facilities and tanker utilization
• Conducts research and studies relative to storage, marketing and distribution of oil products (E.G., oil depot relocation, logistics, de-bottlenecking, ETC.)
• Provides inputs in the preparation of the Philippine Energy Plan, particularly on marketing and distribution activities of the downstream oil industry players
• Assists in the conduct of information and education campaigns relative to the downstream oil industry players.
• Coordinates with various DOE units  and concerned government agencies and other entities, (E.G. MARINA, BOI, SEC, OIL Companies) particularly on downstream oil industry investments and activities.
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Oil Price Monitoring and Evaluation

• Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs relating to oil pricing (E.G., TAXATION REVIEW, IPO, ETC.)
• Monitors international prices of crude oil and petroleum products.
• Simulates the impact of international petroleum products pricing on domestic pricing of petroleum products
• Determines the reasonableness of price adjustments in local market VIS-A-VIS global market conditions
• Conducts research and studies relative to the downstream oil industry affecting pricing of petroleum products
• Maintains and updates database relative to oil pricing
• Conducts inspection of petroleum product supply, marketing and distribution facilities.
• Provides technical support to the DOE-DOJ task force on anti-trust safeguards
• Provides inputs in the preparation of the Philippine energy plan, particularly on the pricing aspect
• Coordinates the conduct of information and education campaign relative to oil pricing
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies and other entities, (E.G., DOE, BIR, BOC, SEC, OIL Companies, ETC.) relative to petroleum product pricing, taxation, among others
• Perfoms AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Formulates and Implements Policies, Plans, Programs and Regulations on the Development and Promotion of Downstream Natural Gas as well as Undertakes Product and Market Development Activities

Natural Gas Market Development and Monitoring Section

• •Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs on natural gas market development
• •Promotes and monitors the use of natural gas in power and other demand sectors
• •Evaluates emerging trends in the use of natural gas and its impact on other fuels and the economy
• •Evaluates available and emerging technologies for end-use in the natural gas industry
• •Reviews and updates natural gas industry performance, trends and developments
• •Maintains computerized database on natural gas utilization, market development, etc.
• •Coordinates with various DOE units, concerned government agencies, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
• •Performs Ad Hoc functions as may be assigned

Natural Gas Industry and Infrastructure Development and Administration Section

• •Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans, programs and standards on the development of natural gas infrastructure
• •Formulates, reviews and implements the natural gas infrastructure development program
• •Prepares and updates the natural gas pipeline and facilities development plan and programs
• •Evaluates potential sites for natural gas pipelines and other natural gas facilities
• •Performs licensing/permitting functions
• •Monitors and ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations on standards on pipelines, facilities, gas plants, etc.
• •Conducts inspections and investigations of natural gas facilities, with due regard to production, safety, health, environment and security
• •Coordinates with various DOE units, concerned government agencies, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
• • Performs Ad Hoc functions as may be assigned

Formulates policies, plans and programs related to the oil retail market and other special concerns affecting oil industry administration and ensures effective implementation thereof

Liquid Fuels

• Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs relating to the retail marketing and hauling of liquid fuels
• Monitors compliance of industry players on prior notice and reportorial requirements on the retail marketing and hauling of liquid fuels as mandated under R.A.8479
• Monitors submission of periodic reports on the retail marketing and hauling of liquid fuels
• Conducts routine and on-the-spot inspection of gasoline stations and liquid fuels haulers to ensure compliance with DOE regulations
• Conducts investigations on consumer complaints relative to liquid fuels with the view to recommend measures
• Conducts preliminary random testing on the quality of liquid fuels sold in gasoline station/retail outlets (E.G., Marker Dye Test, Adulteration Test)
• Recommends the initiation of legal proceedings against violators of regulations on liquid fuels
• Monitors wholesale and retail prices of liquid fuels and provides inputs to the price monitoring and evaluation section
• Maintains a computerized database relative to industry players engaged in the liquid fuels retailing and hauling
• Conducts research and studies relative to the retailing of liquid fuels in aid of policy formulation
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies (E.G., DTI, DOST LGU) relative to the above-enumerated functions
• Coordinates the conduct of information and education campaign relative to the liquid fuels sector 
• Provides inputs in the preparation of the Philippine energy plan
• Represents the department in the liquid fuels task force
• Provides secretariat support to the technical committees in this regards
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

LPG

• Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs relating to the retail marketing and hauling of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
• Monitors compliance of industry players on prior notice and reportorial requirements on the retail marketing and hauling of LPG as mandated under R.A. 8479
• Monitors submission of periodic reports on the retail marketing and hauling of LPG
• Conducts routine and on-the-spot inspection of LPG refillers, haulers, marketers, dealers and retail outlets to ensure compliance with DOE regulations
• Conducts investigations on consumer complaints relative to LPG with the view to recommend measures thereon
• Recommends the initiation of legal proceeding against violators of regulations on LPG
• Monitors retail prices of retail LPG and provides inputs to the price monitoring and evaluation section
• Maintains a computerized database relative to industry players engaged in the LPG refilling, retailing and hauling
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies (E.G., DTI, DOST, LGU) relative to the above-enumerated functions
• Coordinates the conduct of information and education campaign relative to the liquid fuels sector
• Conducts studies and research relative to the refilling, hauling and retailing of LPG
• Provides inputs in the preparation of the Philippine energy plan
• Represents the department in the LPG task force
• Provide secretariats support to the technical committees in this regard
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Special Concerns

• Coordinates the conduct of skills and management training funded under the gasoline station training and loan fund (GSTLF) program for the establishment and operation of new and expansion of existing gasoline stations of new players
• Evaluates loan applications under the GSTLF program for endorsement to the government financing institutions (GFis) and recommends approval thereof
• Monitors progress of projects funded under the GSTLF program
• Maintains a computerized database relative to the above program
• Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies (E.G., DTI, DOST, LGU) relative to the above-enumerated functions
• Coordinates the conduct of information and education campaign relative to GSTFL program
• Provides inputs in the preparation of the Philippine energy plan
• Provides technical support to the energy contingency task force (ECTF) relative to the oil sector
• Provides technical and secretariat support to the inter-agency technical staff for the oil contingency plan implementation
• Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Formulate and implement policies, plans and programs related to the accelerated development, transformation, utilization and commercialization of renewable energy resources including emerging energy technologies

NREB Technical Services and Management Division

Provide support to the operations of the national renewable energy board and will serve as a one-step shop for RE

Biomass Energy Management Division

Formulate and implement policies, plans and programs related to the accelerated development, transformation, utilization and commercialization of biomass energy resources including emerging energy technologies

Hydropower & Ocean Energy management Division

Formulate and implement policies, plans and programs related to the accelerated development, transformation, utilization and commercialization of hydropower and ocean energy resources including emerging energy technologies

Geothermal Energy Management Division

Formulate and implement policies, plans and programs related to the accelerated development, transformation, utilization and commercialization of geothermal energy resources

Solar & Wind Energy Management Division

Formulate and implement policies, plans and programs related to the accelerated development, transformation, utilization and commercialization of solar and wind energy resources

Policy and Technology Section

• Develop, formulate and implement solar and wind (S & W) policies, plans and programs, as part of the NREP, to accelerate the development, transformation, utilization and commercialization of SW resources and technologies;
• Monitors and evaluates the implementation of the S & W plans, programs, projects, activities, laws, regulations and similar issuances;
• Assists in administering the implementation of existing S & W laws, regulations and similar issuances;
• Coordinates with various government agencies, LGUs, academe, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the development and implementation of S & W policy, plans and programs;
• Conduct energy technology and policy research and development activities for the development of sustainable S & W systems;
• Develops and spearheads the implementation of local and/or foreign-assisted S & W projects and activities;
• Operates and maintains a computerized national S & W energy database;
• Conducts S & W energy resource assessment and mapping; and
• Performs AdHoc functions as maybe assigned.

Promotion and Commercialization Section

• Develop and implement an SW promotion and commercialization policies, plans and sub-programs, as part of the SW program, to promote the commercialization/application of SW resources and technologies;
• Monitors and evaluates the commercial operation of S & W power and non-power facilities and projects;
• Spearheads in administering the implementation of existing S & W laws, regulations and similar issuances;
• Coordinates with various government agencies, LGUs, academe, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the S & W promotion and commercialization program;
• Conduct research and development activities on the economic and financial efficiencies and effectiveness of SW systems;
• Assists in the implementation of local and/or foreign-assisted S & W projects and activities;
• Operates and maintains a computerized national S & W energy database; and
• Perform AdHoc functions as maybe assigned.

Resource and Technology development & Evaluation Section

• Formulate, develop and evaluate programs and policies that will enhance the technical and economic competitiveness of geothermal technologies including technology innovations;
• Conduct hydrologic, geological, topographic, oceanographic and economic survey, feasibility studies and research programs to assess the country's geothermal resource potentials;
• Maintain a database inventory of geothermal potential and update regularly for commercialization and utilization purposes (e.g. maps, matrix and ranking of ocean and hydropower sites);
• Conduct socio-economic and environmental impact studies on geothermal development and recommend mitigating measures to lessen harmful effects to the environment;
• Provide technical assistance and sustainable solutions in relation to development and operation of geothermal facilities;
• Conduct seminars, training courses, technical briefing, fora, workshops, focus group discussions and tri-media campaigns to facilitate information dissemination and capacity building to geothermal technologies; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as maybe assigned.

Evaluation, Registration and Monitoring Section

• Formulate policies and oversee the implementation of policies, guidelines and standards that will govern the geothermal development thrust of the government including enhancement of private sector participation;
• Supervise and monitor activities of government and private institutions on geothermal projects and provide guidance for better understanding of government's regulatory functions, policies and programs in relation to utilization and commercialization of geothermal resources;
• Maintain a database inventory of geothermal facilities for monitoring and developing geothermal generation statistics (e.g. energy mix, generation mix, etc.);
• Conduct socio-economic and environmental impact studies on operation of geothermal system and recommend mitigating measures to lessen harmful effects to the environment;
• Issue registration and accreditation of RE equipment manufacturers, fabricators and suppliers;
• Coordinate with various government agencies, LGUs, Academe, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions;
• Conduct seminars, training courses, technical briefings, fora, workshops, focus group discussions and tri-media campaigns to facilitate information dissemination and capacity building to geothermal technologies; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as maybe assigned.

Technology Development Section

• Formulate policy recommendations and implement plans and programs for the effective utilization, promotion and commercialization of biomass including biofuels energy technologies;
• Undertake policy research and studies for the development and application of new and emerging biomass/biofuels energy technologies;
• Design, recommend and implement institutional, legislative and economic incentive packages to support sustainability of biomass/biofuels programs;
• Establish international linkages with various entities involved in the implementation of biomass/biofuels energy programs;
• Develop and spearhead the implementation of local and/or foreign-assisted projects and activities;
• Coordinate with concerned government agencies, LGUs, academe, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the development and implementation of biomass/biofuels policy, plans and programs;
• Conduct seminars, training courses, technical briefings, fora, workshops, focus group discussions and tri-media campaigns to facilitate information dissemination and capacity building to biomass/biofuels resources and technologies;
• Provide inputs in the preparation of the PEP; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as maybe assigned.

Evaluation, Registration and Monitoring Section

• Conduct technical and economic evaluation of biomass/biofuels' energy technologies including new and emerging technologies for local application;
• Develop project proposals on biomass/biolfuels' new and emerging energy technologies for local application;
• Evaluate/grant service contract agreements and/or accreditation of biomass/biofuels' projects and facilities, suppliers, fabricators and manufacturers;
• Implement, monitor, and promote the commercial and technical operation of biomass power, fuel and non-power facilities and projects;
• Provide technical and extension advice in the form of project evaluation, project packaging and fund sourcing and access to technical information on bionass/biofuels' energy technologies;
• Coordinate the development of standards for the local adaption of biomass-derived fuels with concerned government agencies and private sectors;
• Coordinate the pilot testing of emerging biomass/biofuels energy technologies with interested private sector/potential investor;
• Develop and maintains information system on biomass/biofuels energy resources and technologies;
• Provide technical/secretariat support for inter-agency committees undertaking the above-mentioned activities; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as may be assigned.

Resource and Technology Development Section

• Formulate, develop and evaluate programs and policies that will enhance the technical and economic competitiveness of ocean and hydropower technologies including technology innovations;
• Conduct hydrologic, geological, topographic, oceanographic and economic surveys, feasibility studies and research programs to assess the country's ocean and hydropower resource potentials;
• Maintain a database inventory of ocean and hydropower potential and update regularly for commercialization and utilization purposes (e.g. maps, matrix and ranking of ocean and hydropower sites);
• Conducts socio-economic and environmental impact studies on ocean and hydropower development and recommend mitigating measures to lessen harmful effects to the environment;
• Provide technical assistance and sustainable solutions in relation to development and operation of ocean and hydropower facilities;
• Conduct seminars, training courses, technical briefing, fora, workshops, focus group discussions and tri0-media campaigns to facilitate information dissemination and capacity building to ocean and hydropower technologies; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as maybe assigned;

Evaluation, Registration and Monitoring

• Formulate policies and oversee the implementation of policies, guidelines and standards that will govern the ocean and hydropower development thrust of the government including enhancement of private sector participation;
• Supervise and monitor activities of government and private institutions on ocean and hydropower projects and provide guidance for better understanding of government's regulatory functions, policies and programs in relation to utilization and commercialization of ocean and hydropower resources;
• Maintain a database inventory of ocean and hydropower facilities for monitoring and developing ocean and hydropower generation statistics (e.g. energy mix, generation mix, etc.);
• Conduct socio-economic and environmental impact studies on operation of ocean and hydropower system and recommend mitigating measures to lessen harmful effects to the environment;
• Issue registration and accreditation of RE equipment manufacturers, fabricators ans suppliers;
• Coordinate with various government agencies, LGUs, Academe, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions;
• Conducts seminars, training courses, technical briefings, fora, workshops, focus group discussions and tri-media campaigns to facilitate information dissemination and capacity building to ocean and hydropower technologies; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as maybe assigned;

Administrative Section

• Arrange special and/or periodic meetings of the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) by sending invitations to NREB members, resource persons and parties concerned to ensure quorum and/or attendance.
• Prepare minutes and proceedings including the recording of documents and various issues raised during board deliberation for reference and information;

Information and Technical Research Section

• Conduct research activities on advance technological and market development applications through internet and/or information exchange systems to enhance technical information which could be used by the Board;
• Provide technical support to the operation of the RE One-Stop-Shop Center to accelerate the approval of RE Service Contract and hasten project development;

Renewable Energy Registrar Section

• Review of RPS Rules and makes appropriate recommendations in line with the objectives of R.A. 9513;
• Monitor the implementation of and compliance by industry participants with RPS Rules promulgated by the DOE;