France offers nuclear expertise as Philippines weighs energy security options
France’s offer to share nuclear expertise with the Philippines could potentially boost Manila’s long-term energy security, as analysts say any push to revive nuclear power in the country would have to overcome safety and governance concerns. Marie Fontanel, the outgoing French ambassador to the Philippines, said last week that France was ready to share its nuclear energy expertise with Manila,…
France has offered to share its nuclear energy expertise with the Philippines, a move that could potentially bolster Manila's long-term energy security. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently suggested that it may be time to reconsider nuclear energy production, and the two countries recently strengthened their defence ties.
Marie Fontanel, the outgoing French ambassador to the Philippines, stated that France is prepared to share its nuclear energy expertise while deepening defence cooperation. However, analysts caution that any push to revive nuclear power in the Philippines would need to address safety and governance concerns. France is the largest producer and net exporter of nuclear-generated energy in Europe, with about 70% of its power supply coming from nuclear energy.
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