Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has become the first company to secure a pre-development Environmental Compliance Certificate for an offshore wind project in the Philippines. Granted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the certificate allows the company to begin surveys for its 1-gigawatt San Miguel Bay Offshore Wind Project in Camarines Sur.
This achievement comes after a recent agreement between the Energy and Environment Secretaries to simplify the approval process for wind projects. Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin expressed pride in this important milestone.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ project has also been recognized as an Energy Project of National Significance, helping to fast-track the development of the necessary grid infrastructure with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines. The company continues to work with government agencies and local partners, aiming to support the launch of a Green Energy Auction Program for offshore wind in mid-2025.
Source: Manila Times
