President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss the construction of a floating nuclear power plant in the Philippines. This comes despite the country's current non-use of nuclear energy in its energy mix.
According to Philippine Ambassador to Russia Igor Bailen, President Marcos has long advocated for the Philippines to adopt nuclear energy to stabilize the energy sector. Bailen noted that the president may also discuss the use of small modular nuclear reactors, as Russia is renowned for this technology.
Bailen highlighted that Russia is the first country to successfully utilize this technology, making it highly likely that the president will seize the opportunity to advance the project.
During the first three years of President Marcos' term, the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (Republic Act 12305) was enacted, establishing the independent Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM). The administration aims to build and operate the country's first nuclear plant by 2032.
