Following the release of the Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) and Notice of Auction (NOA) for the Fifth Round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-5) on 11 June 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) will convene a stakeholder dialogue with key players in the offshore wind (OSW) sector.

The dialogue will bring together representatives from offshore wind developers, industry associations, development partners, and key government agencies, including the Energy Regulatory Commission, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Philippine Ports Authority, Department of Transportation, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and relevant DOE bureaus and offices.

This activity aims to solicit comments, clarify provisions, and common interpretation of the draft GEA-5 NOA, TOR, and Annexes, marking the first auction round dedicated exclusively to fixed-bottom OSW technology. The discussion will also cover related regulatory, technical, and infrastructure considerations to help ensure the smooth and successful implementation of the GEA-5 process.

“This dialogue is critical in ensuring that all stakeholders have a collective understanding of the draft NOA and TOR and are able to contribute to its refinement,” said Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara. “Through this engagement, we hope to address cross-cutting issues early on and set the stage for a smooth and well-coordinated auction process,” Undersecretary Guevara added.

The DOE encourages stakeholders to come prepared with insights and recommendations to further enhance the auction design and address challenges related to permitting, grid integration, port readiness, and inter-agency processes.

The dialogue is scheduled on 30 June 2025, with official invitations and program details to be sent directly to identified participants.

For more information, stakeholders may contact the DOE Renewable Energy Management Bureau – Wind Energy Management Division (WEMD) at telephone nos. (+632) 8840-1817 or 8479-2900 loc. 310, or via email at [email protected]. ###