Nexif Ratch Energy has secured a key certification for the 500MW San Miguel Bay wind power project.
The offshore wind farm has received the Pre-Development Environmental Compliance Certificate (Pre-Dev ECC).
The certificate was granted by the Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in accordance with its administrative order and the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS).
The Pre-Dev ECC approval paves the way for crucial pre-development activities, including offshore geotechnical and geophysical investigations, wind and metocean measurements, as well as environmental and social baseline and assessments.
In December 2024, the San Miguel Bay wind project received the Certificate of Energy Project of National Significance (CEPNS) from the Department of Energy (DOE), alongside being recognised as a Strategic Investment under the Green Lane Initiative of the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI).
Nexif Ratch Energy said the issuance of the Pre-Dev ECC further reinforces the project’s strategic importance in advancing the Philippines’ renewable energy goals, supporting the country’s clean energy transition.
“This achievement marks a significant step forward in our commitment to developing offshore wind projects in the Philippines in an environmentally responsible manner,” said Nexif Ratch Energy chief executive Cyril Dissescou.
“It aligns with national priorities, and we are proud to contribute to the Philippines’ growing renewable energy sector.”
In addition to San Miguel Bay, Nexif Ratch Energy is also progressing toward securing the Pre-Dev ECC for the 475MW Lucena offshore wind farm in Quezon Province, after the project was awarded CEPNS in January 2025.
The company said these ongoing development efforts put it in a strong position for the upcoming Green Energy Auction 5 (GEA-5) by the DOE, slated for the third quarter of 2025.