August 20, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Energy big Manila Electrical Co. (Meralco) is constructing momentum in its nuclear vitality push by including Seoul-based DL Engineering & Development to its rising roster of South Korean companions.
Meralco officers lately visited South Korea to finalize a memorandum of understanding with DL, planning to discover the potential rollout of small modular reactors (SMRs) within the Philippines.
The settlement will facilitate feasibility research, web site assessments and long-term strategic planning as Meralco continues to view SMRs as a future-ready resolution to energy the nation, notably in off-grid areas.
SMRs have a capability of as much as 300 megawatts. In sensible phrases, one MW of nuclear energy can provide electrical energy
Through the go to, Meralco mentioned it additionally engaged with current companions Korea Hydro and Nuclear Energy, Samsung C&T Corp. and LG Power Options.
Meralco govt vice chairman and COO Ronnie Aperocho mentioned these strategic engagements reinforce the corporate’s dedication to the “accountable growth of nuclear vitality.
“By partnering with international leaders with deep institutional information, technical experience and precise expertise in working nuclear amenities, we’re constructing our personal capabilities to make sure sustainable and protected adoption of nuclear vitality within the Philippines,” Aperocho mentioned.
Within the Philippines, Meralco is among the few native corporations spearheading efforts to unlock the potential of nuclear energy to impress Filipino properties.
Aside from SMRs, the nation’s largest energy utility additionally stays open to growing large-scale nuclear reactors, taking a look at a possible capability of as much as 1,200 MW.
“The insights and finest practices we’ve gained will assist us in our thrust to contribute to the event of the vitality {industry} and, extra importantly, to help our nation’s long-term vitality safety,” Aperocho mentioned.
Below the Philippine Power Plan, the nation goals to ship a minimum of 1,200 MW of nuclear capability by 2032 and scale this as much as 2,400 MW by 2035 and 4,800 MW by 2050.
Nuclear crops may very well be a dependable supply of fresh vitality, as they don’t emit carbon dioxide and different greenhouse gasoline emissions throughout energy technology, in keeping with consultants.
Consistent with the nation’s nuclear ambitions, Meralco has additionally signed an settlement with KEPCO Worldwide Nuclear Graduate College (KINGS) to ship Filipino engineers to South Korea.
Based by Korea Electrical Energy Corp. (KEPCO), KINGS provides an industry-integrated curriculum particularly designed for nuclear operations and reactor administration.
