Petron Corporation has been recognized by the Department of Energy (DOE) as an official training institution in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector. This makes Petron the first oil company to receive such distinction, highlighting its commitment to upholding industry standards and ensuring consumer safety.
Petron Vice President for Industrial Sales Virgilio Centeno received the certification on behalf of the company on September 25 from DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau Director Rino Abad at the DOE Head Office in Taguig.
“We are honored to be recognized as a center of safety and excellence in the LPG sector, an industry we are proud to lead through our trusted flagship brands, Petron Gasul and Fiesta Gas. This certification affirms our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in every aspect of our LPG business,” said Centeno.
The DOE certification strengthens Petron’s capability to develop competent LPG professionals by certifying qualified service persons (QSPs) from its refinery, terminals, haulers, dealers, and retail outlets. This further aligns with the implementation of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry Regulation Act (LIRA), which aims to elevate industry standards and enforce stricter penalties for violations in the LPG sector. Petron has been a strong advocate for LIRA since the beginning.
Director Abad emphasized the importance of establishing certified training institutions. “As more LPG personnel undergo proper training from qualified institutions, consumers can be more confident in the quality and reliability of the LPG products they receive. We are proud to have Petron as one of our partners in our ongoing efforts to strengthen the industry and ensure the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of services to the public,” he said.
All LPG personnel trained by Petron will receive a DOE certificate, which will be submitted to the Department as part of their licensing requirements. The company has already scheduled its LPG training sessions, starting with dealers and retailers in Ormoc, Leyte. (30)
From left: Engr. Ramon Cruz (Petron LPG Technical Services), Engr. Denard Calapatia (Petron LPG-Operations), Ms. Mia Delos Reyes (Petron AVP, Corporate Affairs), Engr. Robert Cardinales (DOE-OIMB), Engr. German Crisostomo Jr. (Petron LPG Business Group), Engr. Virgilio Centeno (Petron VP, Industrial Sales), Atty. Rino Abad (Dir. DOE-OIMB), Mr. Jet Guerrero, RCh (Petron R&D Training Group), Engr. Jessol Salvo (DOE-OIMB), Mr. Jason Quiwa (Petron Sales Training Group), Ms. Loralai Capistrano (DOE-OIMB)
Mr. Virgilio Centeno, Petron Corporation Vice President for Industrial Sales, accepts the company’s LPG training certification from Director Rino Abad of the DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau