The Department of Energy (DoE) has announced that it anticipates adequate power supply to support the planned Pax Silica technology hub projects in the Philippines.
Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara stated that the agency is currently assessing the demand projections for locators committing to operate for at least 20 years.
Guevara emphasized the importance of establishing a timeline for additional capacity, which will inform future energy plans.
If we could get a timeline for the additional capacity needed per year then we can also project the needed transmission, distribution, and generation and put that into the Philippine energy plan.
Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, Energy Undersecretary
She affirmed that the DoE is confident in securing generators to meet the energy needs of Pax Silica.
Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin noted that the department is drafting a circular to clarify options for supplying electricity to these projects, which have raised concerns regarding the Philippines' capacity to power data centers.
We just need to make sure that anything we do to power a data center or hub will not put the rest of the country at a disadvantage. Consumers have protections in place.
The Philippines' power system is reportedly equipped to handle electricity demands of up to 5,000 megawatts.
Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative, seeks to create a large-scale technology and industry development hub to strengthen supply chains and counter China's influence in technology manufacturing.
The initiative aims to integrate various sectors, including semiconductor design, artificial intelligence, and logistics, within the Luzon Economic Corridor.