Philippine DOE and DENR Sign Memorandum of Agreement to Ease Wind Farm Exploration Regulations. (Photo: DOE)
The Philippines and Vietnam have recently made significant advancements in offshore wind development policies. The Philippine government has relaxed field exploration regulations and streamlined environmental protection review processes to accelerate the commissioning of offshore wind projects by 2028.
Meanwhile, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) has been selected to lead a pilot offshore wind program in Vietnam, aiming to supply power before 2030.
DOE, DENR simplify offshore wind approval
On October 4, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement allowing developers to access offshore and auxiliary areas during the pre-development phase, facilitating exploration and development without needing to secure other compliance permits, such as foreshore lease agreements, forest land use agreements, or miscellaneous lease agreements.
