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Philippines: 5 provinces shortlisted as candidates for nuclear power plants
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Philippines has shortlisted five provinces as candidates for the country's first commercial nuclear power plants, advancing its nuclear energy programme with plans to start accepting license applications within 2026 and aiming for 1,200 MW nuclear capacity online by 2032.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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The Philippines' move to develop nuclear plants opens a new clean energy market for infrastructure and engineering founders. You can engage now by preparing to support site assessments, safety compliance, or small modular reactor technologies.
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