The United Kingdom government has committed to fully support the development of offshore wind projects in the Philippines.
Technical discussions on significant stages in an offshore wind project lifecycle were covered, including Consenting, Contract for Difference , Marine Spatial Planning & Leasing, Permitting & Licensing, Grid Development, Offshore Transmission Owner , Financing & Bankability and Industry & Supply Chain Development.
The Philippine delegation is consisted of DOE, Energy Regulatory Commission , National Transmission Corporation , Department of Environment and Natural Resources , Maritime Industry Authority , National Mapping and Resource Information Authority , Bureau of Customs , Board of Investments , Philippine Coast Guard and National Grid Corporation of the Philippines .
While recognizing the importance of collaboration among sector regulators and industry practitioners, Guevara emphasized that an offshore wind inter-agency committee in the Philippines is needed to facilitate OSW development in the country.