THE Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday said it has issued supplemental terms of reference (TOR) for the fifth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-5) of fixed-bottom offshore wind projects.
Fixed-bottom offshore wind projects are renewable energy installations where wind turbines are permanently fixed directly to the seabed in shallow coastal waters up to 60 meters deep. Using foundations like monopiles or jackets, this technology provides stable, cost-effective power.
The supplemental TOR, approved by the Green Energy Auction Committee (GEAC) on Jan. 22, provides additional guidance on timelines, compliance sequencing, and documentation requirements which were drafted after consultations with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
“The supplemental TOR refines procedural details to enhance clarity and efficiency, while maintaining the core auction parameters,” the DOE said in a statement.
The updated set of specifications introduces clearer submission requirements and updated timelines for notices, reports, and milestone deliverables.
It streamlines compliance sequencing to prevent unnecessary overlaps and provides better alignment with processes of the Energy Regulatory Commission, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, and other agencies.
Furthermore, it includes enhanced guidance on performance security, milestone monitoring, and compliance validation, along with administrative and technical clarifications reflected in the accompanying annexes.
Nonetheless, the DOE emphasized that the fundamental elements of GEA-5 remain unchanged, including offered capacity, eligible technology, auction mechanics, evaluation methodology, supply delivery period, and the green energy tariff framework.
GEA-5 marks the Philippines’ first offshore wind-exclusive green energy auction, offering 3,300 megawatts of capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2030.
The auction is a central part of the country’s long-term strategy for clean energy development and energy security.
Developers are encouraged to review the supplemental TOR and its annexes alongside the original TOR. Official copies are available on the DOE website, with other details on the pre-bid conference and registration schedule to be released separately.
