The Philippine government has tapped Canadian engineering and nuclear technology firm AtkinsRéalis, to explore possible cooperation in civil nuclear energy, engineering services, and long-term project development to support the Philippines’ energy security and clean energy transition goals.

In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry said a cabinet-level meeting was held on 2 July on the sidelines of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official working visit to Canada.

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque and Finance Secretary Frederick Go met with AtkinsRéalis executives to evaluate prospective, safe, and commercially viable technologies for the country’s long-term energy mix.

Headquartered in Montreal, AtkinsRéalis is an engineering services and nuclear company with more than 40,000 professionals globally.

Through Candu Energy Inc., the company provides nuclear engineering, technology, licensing, project planning, project financing support, supply chain localization, and major project execution services.

Nuke reactor

At the said meeting, the company presented its CANDU EC6 nuclear reactor technology as one of the potential options for the Philippines as the country evaluates safe, reliable, and commercially viable technologies for its civil nuclear energy program.

Secretary Roque said continued dialogue with experienced technology providers will help the Philippines better access solutions that can support industrial growth and long-term energy security.

“Reliable and affordable energy is essential to industrial growth. As the Philippines studies nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy mix, we welcome AtkinsRéalis’ interest in sharing its proven engineering and nuclear technology expertise with the country,” Roque said.

Secretary Go likewise highlighted the potential for AtkinsRéalis to contribute its global expertise as the Philippines strengthens its regulatory and institutional frameworks.