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Philippines energy chief calls for diverse sources amid crisis

Guillaume Lucci, CEO of Prime Infra, advocates for a pragmatic "all-of-the-above" energy strategy for the Philippines, emphasizing the need for diverse energy sources beyond just renewables to ensure reliability and affordability. He highlighted the country's vulnerability to global energy disruptions, such as the U.S.-Iran war, which impacted oil imports and led to a nationwide energy emergency. Lucci stressed that infrastructure development is a long-term process requiring sustained investment and operational commitment, with Prime Infra focusing on energy, water, and waste management to address critical national priorities. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Angelica Ang ·

    The Philippines needs ‘power of all sorts’ to build energy security following a nationwide crisis, says Prime Infra CEO Guillaume Lucci

    “What we need is more energy of all sorts, not only more renewable energy,” Lucci tells Fortune at the firm’s headquarters in Pasay City, Manila.