Figure 30. Evolution of the Philippines’ power mix, 2016-40

Source: Department of Energy, Philippines (2016), Power Development Plan (2016-2040).

The primary evolution in the Philippines power mix will be in baseload generation, whereas the secondary evolution will be in mid-merit generation.

The PDP does not include any cross-border transmission development. However, the Philippines is part of the BIMP–EAGA initiative, which includes an interconnection component.

Similarly, noted in AIMS II is the possibility to develop interconnections with Malaysia via HVDC cables connecting from Sabah to Palawan. According to another more recent study, there is also the possibility of connecting Sabah and Mindanao (Philippines). If such interconnectors were developed, the Philippines would likely be a net importer.

References

Department of Energy, Philippines (2016), Power Development plan (2016-2040), Department of Energy, Philippines, www.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/electric_power/development_plans/pdp_2016-2040.pdf.

Electricity Du Cambodge and Chugo Epco (2015), Final Report for Cambodia Power Development Master Plan, the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Energy Policy and Planning Office (2019), Thailand Power Development Plan 2018-2037 (PDP2018), Thailand Ministry of Energy, www.eppo.go.th/images/Infromation_service/public_relations/PDP2018/PDP2018.pdf.

Government of Malaysia (2015), 11th Malaysia Development Plan, Government of Malaysia, Malaysia

PT PLN (2017), RUPTL PLN 2018-2027, PLN, www.djk.esdm.go.id/index.php/rencana- ketenagalistrikan/ruptl-pln.

National Energy Management Committee (2015), Myanmar Energy Master Plan, The Government of the Rebublic of the Union of Myanmar, www.burmalibrary.org/docs22/2015-12- Myanmar_Energy_Master_Plan.pdf.

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