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Meralco Strengthens Nuclear Energy Program with International Partnerships

Strategic Insights

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has signed a memorandum of understanding with KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS) to send Filipino Scholars and Interns on Nuclear Engineering (FISSION) program recipients to South Korea for nuclear engineering studies. As part of the collaboration, Meralco's energy education arm, Meralco Power Academy (MPA), will host more than 20 students from KEPCO-operated Sudo Electric Technical High School in the first quarter of 2026. The partnership aims to strengthen Meralco's Nuclear Energy Strategic Transition program and explore potential collaborations on smart grid modernization, storm hardening, and energy transition strategies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Meralco will be sending scholars to South Korea starting March 2026 as part of its Nuclear Energy Strategic Transition program.
  • The partnership involves the Meralco Power Academy hosting more than 20 students from KEPCO-operated Sudo Electric Technical High School in the first quarter of 2026.
  • The collaboration also touched on possible collaborations on smart grid modernization, storm hardening, and energy transition strategies, including advanced metering infrastructure rollout, grid automation, data analytics, and distributed energy resource integration.
  • Meralco has expressed interest in small modular reactors (SMRs) as a future-ready solution, particularly for off-grid areas in the country.
  • Meralco officials have conducted site visits and strategic dialogues with existing partners, including Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power, Samsung C and T Corporation, and LG Energy Solutions.
  • The partnership highlights Meralco's commitment to the responsible development of nuclear energy and building its own capabilities to ensure sustainable and safe adoption of nuclear energy in the Philippines.

Statistics:

  • 20 students from KEPCO-operated Sudo Electric Technical High School will be hosted by Meralco Power Academy in the first quarter of 2026.
  • Meralco has expressed interest in small modular reactors (SMRs) as a future-ready solution.
  • 4 existing partners, including Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power, Samsung C and T Corporation, and LG Energy Solutions, have engaged in strategic dialogues with Meralco officials.

Sources:

  • Philippines News agency (19 Aug 2025)
  • Meralco news release (no date specified)

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