Three floating offshore wind projects developed by BuhaWind Energy Philippines have received the Certificate of Energy Project of National Significance (CEPNS) from the Philippine government, marking a key regulatory milestone for the 4-gigawatt (GW) portfolio.
The projects—Northern Luzon (2GW), Northern Mindoro (1GW), and East Panay (1GW)—are being developed by BuhaWind Energy Philippines, a joint venture between Denmark’s Copenhagen Energy and the Philippines’ PetroGreen Energy Corporation. All three projects are located off the coast of the Philippines.
“These certificates, issued by the Department of Energy, represent a major milestone as they ensure accelerated timelines and prioritised permitting across various national and local government agencies,” said a spokesperson for Copenhagen Energy. “It underscores the project’s potential to improve energy security and provide economic, environmental and technological benefits to the country.”
The CEPNS designation aims to streamline government approvals for large-scale energy infrastructure deemed vital to the Philippines’ national interest. The BuhaWind wind farms are expected to contribute significantly to the country’s renewable energy targets by supporting energy security, reducing emissions, and creating local employment.
The Philippine government has prioritised offshore wind as part of its strategy to increase the share of renewables in the national energy mix, with floating wind seen as a key technology due to the country’s deep coastal waters.
The three BuhaWind projects are among the largest floating offshore wind developments in Southeast Asia and are expected to be commissioned in phases over the coming years.
