The possible energy interconnection of Sabah to Palawan has gained the support of the sub-regional organization business group from Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Power. The BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) presented to the Philippine delegates the proposed Sabah to Palawan Interconnection project. The Department of Energy (DoE) expressed full support for BIMP-EAGA Power and Energy Cluster whose thrusts run parallel to the country’s own agenda of ensuring energy security, promoting a low carbon future, achieving total electrification, and improving energy efficiency and conservation. As head of the Philippine energy sector delegates, Pulido also chaired the discussions of the Power and Energy Infrastructure (PEI) cluster during the two-day breakout sessions. In support of the Philippine Energy Sector 8-point Agenda, Pulido also underscored the need to strengthen the resiliency of energy infrastructures in the sub-region.

Source: Manila Times February 26, 2017 16:34 UTC