Buhawind Energy bags key certifications from PH government

This includes two offshore wind projects in northern Luzon.

Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corp., a partnership between PetroGreen Energy Corporation and Copenhagen Energy Group, has received critical certifications for the development of its renewable energy projects with across the Philippines.

In a statement, PetroGreen Energy said the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the Certificate of Energy Project of National Significance to the company’s 2 gigawatt Northern Luzon Offshore Wind Project off the Ilocos Norte coasts.

The same certification was also awarded to the 1,000 megawatt (MW) Northern Mindoro and the 1,000 MW East Panay projects. 

Projects granted with CEPNS are those validated by the DOE as having significant capital investments and will lead to greater energy security and broader economic, environmental, and technological benefits for the country. This also entitles the project proponent to the expedited, prioritised, and simultaneous processing of permits by various government bodies.