November 21, 2023

Nuclear deal seen addressing PHL need for baseload power

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera  – November 19, 2023 | 7:45 pm  from Business World PNRI.DOST.GOV.PH THE Philippine’s nuclear cooperation pact with the US is expected to address the Philippines’ need for reliable baseload power currently filled by coal-fired power plants, […]
September 8, 2022

Nuclear chief backs separate regulator

By Ashley Erika O. Jose – September 7, 2022 | 7:57 pm from Business World PNRI.DOST.GOV.PH THE director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) told Congress that it must create a separate body to regulate the industry as the […]
August 10, 2022

DoE worried about agency’s dual role as nuclear regulator, industry promoter

By Ashley Erika O. Jose – August 9, 2022 | 8:14 pm from Business World PNRI.DOST.GOV.PH   THE Department of Energy (DoE) said the nuclear power regulatory regime must resolve potential issues regarding the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute’s (PNRI’s) dual […]
June 28, 2021

Energy dep’t says 15 sites identified with potential to host future nuclear facilities

By Angelica Y. Yang – June 24, 2021 | 9:37 pm from Business World REUTERS THE Department of Energy (DoE) has identified 15 sites as possible locations for nuclear power generating plants, subject to further evaluation of their potential to […]