Infrastructure
Philippines Accelerates Nuclear Power Plant Plans, Selects 7 Potential Sites
The Philippine government has identified seven potential sites for nuclear power plants, aiming to add 1.4 gigawatts of nuclear capacity within 12 years. Sites meet stringent safety criteria based on IAEA standards, and various financing options, including public-private partnerships, are being explored.
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