THE GOVERNMENT will host the Philippine International Nuclear Supply Chain Forum (PINSCF) on Oct. 2-3 to gather experts and industry representatives as the nuclear industry gathers momentum here.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Department of Energy (DoE) said the forum will convene representatives from countries with nuclear industries, as well as international experts and potential nuclear equipment suppliers.
“The Philippines is signaling its readiness to engage at the highest level and ensure that its path to nuclear energy development is guided by world-class expertise and safe, sustainable practices,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.
The forum will draw guests from operators of nuclear facilities like Argentina, China, Finland, France, Hungary, Japan, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and the US.
The DoE said that this year’s event aims to deepen international collaboration in developing nuclear supply chains, ensuring nuclear safety, and advancing Philippine plans to incorporate nuclear power in its energy mix by 2032.
“Last year’s forum laid the groundwork for meaningful engagement between the Philippines and the international nuclear community. This year’s edition will advance those conversations into concrete partnerships and strategies to strengthen nuclear supply chains,” Ms. Garin said.
Under the Philippine Energy Plan 2023-2050, the Philippines hopes to integrate 4,800 megawatts of nuclear energy into the power generation mix through 2040. — Sheldeen Joy Talavera
