Philippines - Cusi: Look into adoption of modular nuclear plants

Philippines - Cusi: Look into adoption of modular nuclear plants

ENERGY SECRETARY ALFONSO CUSI HAS ORDERED THE SAFETY AND HEALTH ASSOCIATION
OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY SECTOR, INC. (SHAPES) TO LOOK INTO THE COUNTRY'S
ADOPTION OF MODULAR NUCLEAR PLANTS.

"If it can be done in other countries with Filipinos working on modular
nuclear power plants, why not here in the Philippines?" Cusi said at the
Oath of Office of the new Board Members of SHAPES.

In a report by the Manila Standard, Cusi said that if reopening the Bataan
Nuclear Power Plant will not be possible, the country could look into
modular nuclear facilities.

"We can be cautious. We can move with caution so we can start with modular.
We have to listen to the experts," he added.

The Energy Chief also stressed the need to reintroduce a nuclear energy
curriculum in the Philippine academic sector.

In the same event, Cusi also emphasized the need to ensure the safety and
security of all energy-related undertakings.

"We at the DOE put a premium on ensuring the safety of communities and the
environment, especially the energy sector workers," he said.

"Our manpower in the energy sector is our most important asset as we work
with the private sector towards an adequate, stable and sustainable energy
supply for our country," he added.

SHAPES, according to the Department of Energy, is an organization composed
of safety, health, and environmental professionals.

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John Diecker
APT Consulting Group Co., Ltd.

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