The Department of Energy on Friday announced the creation of a division tasked with drafting plans and policies for the Philippines’ eventual foray into nuclear power generation.In a statement, the DOE said the creation of the Nuclear Energy Division was approved by the Department of Budget and Management on May 16.The Energy Department, citing the DBM, said the establishment of the Nuclear Energy Division was pursuant to Executive Order No. 116 dated July 24, 2022, EO No.
The Resource Planning, Development, and Evaluation Section will have the following tasks: Formulates, develops, and implements framework, plans, strategies, and programs in the development and expansion, considering the Milestone Approach in Nuclear Energy Coordinates with the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute and other concerned government agencies to establish a harmonized roadmap, policies, and proposed laws to cover and champion the 19 Nuclear Infrastructure Issues Conducts seminars,...