MANILA, Philippines – From being home to the first onshore wind farm in Southeast Asia, the Ilocos Region in Northern Luzon now stands as yet another important site for harnessing offshore wind power in the Philippines and a strategic area to support renewable energy workforce in the country.  

With a 2-GW floating offshore wind farm project in Ilocos Norte, Buhawind Energy Philippines (BEP), a joint venture between Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC) and Denmark’s Copenhagen Energy (CE), held the forum Skills & Strategies for Success: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce for Northern Luzon Offshore Wind Power Project, on November 19, 2024 in RCBC Plaza, Makati City

This event brought together key industry experts, investors, educators, and policymakers who discussed strategies for workforce upskilling and development in the offshore wind energy sector, specifically focused on Northern Luzon. The activity was welcomed and supported by the provincial government of Ilocos Norte led by Gov. Matthew Joseph Manotoc. “We are pleased with the level of support and commitment that we receive from various stakeholders aimed at equipping the Ilocos Norte workforce with necessary skills to thrive in offshore wind energy.” said Rona Leigh C. Bueno, D.B.A., Head of Ilocos Norte Trade and Investment Promotions Center (INvest).