The Philippines’ Department of Energy said it has begun assessing energy facilities in Sarangani and nearby areas after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the area.
The DOE, through its Task Force on Energy Resiliency, said it had activated coordination with electric cooperatives, distribution utilities and oil industry stakeholders following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to immediately assess critical infrastructure after major disasters.
The department said it was consolidating reports on the condition of power lines, substations, distribution facilities, fuel depots, retail stations and other energy infrastructure to determine whether any facilities were affected.
Continuous monitoring is being conducted to ensure the uninterrupted supply of electricity and petroleum products in affected communities, the DOE said.
The agency added that it remains in close coordination with local energy stakeholders to facilitate rapid response measures should damage to energy infrastructure be confirmed.