Philippines Unveils Nuclear Energy Roadmap at Largest Annual Gathering of Stakeholders of Atomic Energy

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VIENNA 08 October 2024 – The Philippines unveiled its new Nuclear Energy Roadmap at the 68th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference (GC) held on 16-20 September 2024, in Vienna, Austria. In a statement delivered during the high-level General Debate of the IAEA GC, Department of Energy Undersecretary Sharon Garin described 2024 as a landmark year for the Philippines with the release of its nuclear energy roadmap which charts the country’s way forward throughout the IAEA’S Milestones approach toward developing a nuclear program. “We aim to have commercially operational nuclear power plants by 2032, with at least 1,200 megawatts initially entering the country's power mix to gradually increase to 4,800 megawatts by 2050,” said Undersecretary Garin.

She also said that the Philippines is now actively working toward the establishment of an independent nuclear regulatory authority, and is prioritizing key legislation on nuclear safety. 

“Driving the work behind the country’s nuclear program is the Nuclear Energy Programme-Interagency Committee (NEP-IAC), led by the Department of Energy, which brings together a whole-of-government approach to the integration of nuclear power,” added Undersecretary Garin.

This November, the Philippines is set to host the International Nuclear Supply Chain Forum in Manila which will bring together government and private sector stakeholders to discuss partnership opportunities in nuclear energy. Undersecretary Garin welcomed participants to the said forum.

Undersecretary Garin also reaffirmed the Philippines’ strong support for the peaceful uses of atomic energy while ensuring nuclear safety, security, and non-proliferation, as well as the country’s atomic energy-related non-power projects in food and agriculture, health and medicine especially cancer care, plastics recycling, education, and women empowerment. END