Published February 17, 2021, 2:34 PM The proposed coal-fired power plant project of Chinese firm Kingstone Energy is not in the “indicative” or “committed” list of projects of the Department of Energy (DOE), hence, that could warrant its ultimate disqualification from the competitive selection process (CSP) of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for its future power supply agreements (PSAs) that will add 1,800 megawatts into its supply portfolio. It has been clear in the coal moratorium declaration of the DOE in October last year that it will no longer accommodate new coal plant applications starting from that timeframe. DOE Assistant Secretary Redentor Delola confirmed that “Kingstone has no registered project with us – neither committed or indicative.”