Green groups say nuclear energy ‘risky, harmful’ to Philippines
At least two environmental groups opposed the possibility of using nuclear energy in the Philippines as the government is set to start discussions with the United States for a civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Shell and Alternergy to develop offshore projects in Philippines
Shell has partnered with British renewable energy firm Alternergy to develop offshore wind projects in the Philippines, the Philippine News Agency has reported. The partnership will be carried out through Alternergy’s unit Pililla AVPC.
US to help set up geothermal power plant in Mindanao
THE United States plans to construct a geothermal power plant in Mindanao to provide consumers clean energy and cheaper electricity. A fact sheet released by the White House on Sunday said that US Vice President Kamala Harris will launch new initiatives to strengthen the US-Philippines alliance, including cooperation in the energy sector.
Alternergy, Shell partner to jointly develop offshore wind potential in Philippines
Renewable energy company Alternergy Holdings Corp. and Shell Overseas Investment B.V. have forged a partnership to jointly explore and develop the country’s offshore wind energy potential.
US, Philippines to Negotiate Nuclear Power Tech-Sharing Pact
The US and the Philippines will open talks on a deal for the Asian nation to build nuclear power plants with American technology, Vice President Kamala Harris announced.
PH, France eye ‘strong partnership’ on nuke energy
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is looking forward to having a “strong partnership” with France on nuclear energy as the Philippines moves closer to adopting this power source to improve its long-term energy security. Marcos held a bilateral meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in […]
PH, Australia push closer agri, energy, climate cooperation
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Saturday vowed to further boost the Philippines and Australia’s cooperation on agriculture, energy, and climate change.
Solar Philippines on track to build world’s largest solar farm
MANILA, Philippines — Solar Philippines has gained significant headway in its plans to develop the world’s largest solar farm.
PBBM bats for energy diversification to address climate change
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized the importance of diversifying energy sources to sustain global economic growth and avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
DOE: Foreigners now allowed to explore renewable energy resources in Philippines
Foreign investors or companies may now engage in the exploration, development, and utilization of the country’s renewable energy (RE) resources after the Department of Energy (DOE) amended a section of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Renewable Energy (RE) Act of 2008.