JAPAN—PNOC took part in the Energy Transition Course organized by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security-Technical Research Center (JOGMEC-TRC) on February 10-22, 2025. The company’s participation in the program was made possible through its engagement with the ASEAN Council on Petroleum, which promotes regional collaboration and mutual support in energy development.
Representing PNOC was Senior Vice President for Energy Investments Ma. Rowena Raymundo, who joined energy experts and policy managing engineers from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam to explore cutting-edge technologies for energy transition.
The training program provided the participants with valuable insights to support the implementation of effective energy transition strategies in their respective countries. With Southeast Asia still reliant on fossil fuels, discussions focused on diversifying energy sources and adopting technologies, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), ammonia, and hydrogen. The program also covered energy supply and demand trends in the region, as well as strategies for implementing carbon markets.
During the course, the participants gained firsthand exposure to Japan’s energy transition policies and innovative projects through classroom lectures, interactive workshops, and site visits. These visits included advanced research facilities such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Hydrogen Park and IHI Corporation’s Carbon Solution Museum in Hyogo, Japan CCS Co.’s Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Center in Hokkaido, and Tokyo Gas Co.’s Methanation Demonstration Plant in Kanagawa.
Reflecting on the experience, SVP Raymundo underscored the significance of learning about decarbonization technologies and their potential impact on the Philippines’ energy sector. “The training deepened my understanding of how advanced energy technologies are shaping the global transition toward cleaner energy sources,” she shared.
Aside from the knowledge gained, Raymundo highlighted the strategic connections established through the program. “This engagement has established a direct connection between PNOC and JOGMEC, which can serve as a valuable resource for capacity building, particularly in exploring and adopting advanced energy technologies that have yet to be implemented in the Philippines,” she noted. With this strengthened collaboration, PNOC aims to leverage Japan’s expertise and technical support in advancing the Philippines’ energy transition initiatives.
PNOC’s participation in the course reinforces its commitment to accelerate the adoption of innovative energy solutions that will enhance energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and support the country’s economic growth.
