On 25 March, the Philippine government declared a national energy emergency. The country is increasing the use of coal-fired power due to energy supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran.
Philippines introduces a state of emergency in the energy sector
On 25 March, the Philippine government declared a national energy emergency. This decision was made due to disruptions in energy supplies caused by the war in Iran.
The authorities have announced the need for urgent measures to stabilise the situation in the energy sector. Particular attention is being paid to ensuring uninterrupted power supply for households and industry.
Increasing the use of coal-fired power
To reduce dependence on imported energy, the government has decided to increase electricity production at coal-fired power plants. This will partially compensate for the energy shortage.
The authorities are also considering other ways to diversify energy sources. Priorities include expanding local energy production and finding alternative suppliers.
Context.
The war in Iran has led to global disruptions in oil and gas supplies. The Philippines, like many other Asian countries, experienced a significant energy shortage.
The decision to declare a state of emergency and increase coal-fired generation was made to prevent an energy crisis. The government calls on citizens to save energy.
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