Philippines

Facing energy security challenges, several Southeast Asian countries are turning to nuclear and could invest up to $208bn to reach 25 GW of capacity, favouring small modular reactors.
ACEN strengthens its international strategy with over 2,100 MWdc of attributable renewable capacity in India, marking a major step in its expansion beyond the Philippines.

Citicore secures $77.5 million loan for its Pangasinan solar project

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation signed a financing deal with Security Bank to complete a 125 MWp solar park in Pangasinan, marking a key milestone in its five gigawatts in five years target.
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Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation secures grid connection study approval, bringing the launch of one of Southeast Asia’s largest offshore wind projects closer.
BrightNight’s Asian subsidiary becomes Yanara and positions itself as an independent player to strengthen the development of large-scale renewable energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

The new Tanawon geothermal site adds 22 MW to the Philippine energy grid

The inauguration of the Tanawon geothermal site, with a capacity of 22 megawatts, marks a milestone in the expansion of the Philippines’ energy park with local solutions of low carbon footprint.
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Scatec ASA and Aboitiz Power secure approval for an increased tariff on ancillary services, generating more than $21mn in retroactive revenue on the Philippine market.
Between 2015 and 2024, four multilateral climate funds committed nearly eight bn USD to clean energy, attracting private capital through concessional terms while Africa and Asia absorbed more than half of the volume.

PTT Oil posts record profit and accelerates expansion in Asia

PTT Oil and Retail Business announces a 46% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by regional expansion in its energy and non-energy activities, alongside an integrated ESG strategy.
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The small-scale liquefied natural gas market is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 7.5%, reaching an estimated total value of $31.78bn by 2030, driven particularly by maritime and heavy-duty road transport sectors.
A report by Ember shows ASEAN could supply nearly one-third of its data centres with wind and solar power by 2030 without storage, provided appropriate public policies are implemented.

CIP sells 25% stake in offshore wind project in the Philippines to ACEN

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners sells a minority stake in its 1 GW project to ACEN to accelerate its development ahead of upcoming energy auctions planned by the Philippine government.
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Ember anticipates that a third of ASEAN data centre electricity demand could be met by wind and solar by 2030, without batteries, if appropriate political measures are implemented.
A report identifies 30 GW of solar and wind potential along Southeast Asia’s interconnection corridors, highlighting the challenges tied to regional electricity infrastructure.

Natural gas demand in Southeast Asia to surpass oil and coal by 2050

Driven by economic growth and renewable energy limitations, natural gas consumption in Southeast Asia is expected to nearly double by 2050, according to Wood Mackenzie.
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Facing a U.S. import ban and a sharp sales decline, Maxeon Solar Technologies is now focusing its efforts on the American market.
Mainstream Renewable Power sold its entire Colombian portfolio to Celsia, marking its exit from the country to focus operations on three strategic markets.

ACEN Australia raises EUR 456 mn to expand its solar and hybrid projects

ACEN Australia has raised EUR 456 mn to support its renewable energy projects in Australia, backed by 11 local and international financial institutions.
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Aker Horizons and Mitsui have finalised a structured financing agreement with DNB to support Mainstream Renewable Power’s targeted strategy in South Africa, Australia and the Philippines.
Nexif Ratch Energy has received preliminary environmental approval from the Philippine government to initiate technical studies for its 500 MW San Miguel Bay offshore wind project.