Local and international stakeholders on Friday called for a collective action in support of nuclear power generation and related industries at the conclusion of the Philippine International Nuclear Supply Chain Forum (PINSCF) 2024.
The Philippines received commitment from international global nuclear energy leaders supporting the country’s nuclear energy program through technology transfer, technical assistance and workforce development, among other strategic collaborations during the three-day event.
The forum, which opened on Nov. 13, 2024, brought together global and local stakeholders, including public and private sectors and civil society organizations to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in a bid to advance the Philippines’ nuclear energy goals.
Senate energy committee vice-chairman Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the path to nuclear energy is no simple journey, and expertise and commitment are precisely what the country needs to chart a secure, reliable and forward-looking roadmap for the Philippines.
“The path to nuclear energy is no easy undertaking. What the Philippines needs is the collective expertise and unwavering commitment of our international and local partners to create a secure, reliable, and future-focused roadmap for our energy future,” Gatchalian said.
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced a $100,000 seed fund from the Philippine-American Education Foundation to support nuclear energy scholarships for Filipinos, focusing on training in nuclear infrastructure through Fulbright programs.
Meanwhile, Canada Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman emphasized his country’s readiness to support the Philippines in achieving its nuclear energy goals, highlighting its comprehensive nuclear ecosystem, which includes advanced reactor technologies and financing solutions through Export Development Canada.
France Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel also revealed that discussions are underway between the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and the Department of Energy to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at fostering cooperation in energy transition and the implementation of nuclear programs.
