The Philippines department of energy (DOE) has issued the first policy framework for developing a nuclear power plant.
The plan limits projects to small modular reactors, microreactors, and floating nuclear power plants aligning with global trends in safe, scalable, and low-carbon energy. The DOE will oversee the plant’s implementation, working with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines to ensure sufficient transmission capacity and grid readiness. The energy regulatory commission will handle pricing mechanisms, compliance certification, and coordination with local utilities. The framework outlines a goal of accommodating a 1,200 MW nuclear plant by 2032, integrated into the Philippine energy plan.