Meralco sends scholars to South Korea for nuclear studies

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will send scholars to South Korea starting March 2026 as part of its Nuclear Energy Strategic Transition program.

Meralco signed a memorandum of understanding with KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School and DL Engineering & Construction, providing Filipino scholars access to advanced nuclear engineering studies through the FISSION program and conducting feasibility studies for small modular reactors (SMRs).

The collaboration includes hosting students from a KEPCO-operated high school in the first quarter of 2026 and exploring joint efforts on smart grid modernization.

Meralco aims to rapidly complement the Philippines' energy mix with nuclear power through its Nuclear Energy Strategic Transition program, targeting 1,200 MW of commercially operational nuclear capacity by 2032.

The company is assessing the responsible deployment of SMRs and has formally launched its nuclear energy program.