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Philippines issues draft policy for first nuclear power plant

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The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has released its first policy framework to guide the commercial development and operation of nuclear power plants. According to Malaya Business Insight, the policy allows for small modular reactors (SMRs), micro-modular reactors (MMRs), and floating nuclear plants, reflecting global trends in scalable and low-carbon technologies. The framework sets a target of integrating a 1,200 MW nuclear plant into the Philippine energy mix by 2032. The DOE will oversee implementation,…

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Philippines DOE greenlights 19 energy projects for grid compatibility assessment

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The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has approved 19 projects for grid assessment via the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).  These projects will undergo a system impact study to evaluate grid readiness for new energy connections and identify required upgrades. Seventeen of the approved projects focus on renewable energy, with two involving waste-to-energy and battery energy storage systems.  Notable projects include Vortex Offshore Wind Corporation’s 1,000 MW offshore wind in Mindoro,…

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Philippines DOE to commercialize three offshore wind projects

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The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has announced plans to commercialize three offshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 1,650 MW. The projects have received certificates of confirmation of commerciality, enabling them to enter the development phase. The consortium developing these projects includes Triconti Windkraft Group, Sea Wind Holdings, and Stream Invest Holding. The projects consist of the 450 MW Frontera Bay Wind Power Project, located off the coasts of Cavite and…