The Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) inspected LPG storage and port facilities in Calaca, Batangas over the weekend to confirm they are ready to receive, store, and safely handle 21,000 metric tons of government-procured LPG. This supply, sourced from the United States and transiting through Singapore, is due to arrive by the end of May.
Officials visited the South Pacific Inc. (SPI) Terminal—with a 22,000-metric ton capacity—and Calaca Industrial Seaport Corp. to review safety rules, storage capacity, unloading processes, paperwork requirements, and coordination plans. The goal is to ensure efficient and secure operations once the shipment arrives.
The Department of Energy (DOE) noted there are no plans to buy additional LPG for now, as the incoming stock has yet to be used and no extra storage space is available. As of May 15, the country’s LPG supply level stood at 30.21 days of consumption, down slightly from 35.55 days recorded a week earlier.
As the state energy firm, PNOC’s core role is to secure stable supplies of petroleum products to support economic activity and public welfare, alongside managing energy resource development.
This preparation ensures the government’s emergency supply is properly received and stored, helping prevent shortages and stabilize LPG availability for households and businesses across the country.
