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Power supply tightness supports spot prices; nuclear adds long-term growth optionality
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The DOE warned of potential power supply shortfalls in the Visayas grid if planned BESS and diesel barge projects are delayed, with risks extending to Luzon and Mindanao amid El Niño. President Marcos reaffirmed nuclear power development to meet rising AI and data center demand, signalling a structural capacity build-out in the long term.
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You face rising power prices and volatility in the Philippines as supply tightness lasts into early 2027. The nuclear push opens a long-term growth window, so start mapping partnerships and financing options now if you are in energy or data center infrastructure.
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