Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 7, Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation has received approval for its facilities study (FS) from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for a 2 GW floating offshore wind farm in Northern Luzon. The study details essential technical requirements for integrating the wind farm into the national grid, including specifications for substation components, control systems, transformer configurations, and protection relay settings.

The project’s grid connection point is NGCP’s planned 500 kV Burgos substation, a critical element for the wind farm’s energization. Construction of the substation is a key prerequisite for the project’s operational timeline, with the wind farm expected to be operational between 2028 and 2030.

Paul Elmer C. Morala, Vice President for Technical Operations at Petrogreen Energy Corporation, stated: “We thank NGCP for the approval of the FS, which was filed last June following NGCP’s approval of the amended System Impact Study in April 2025.” This approval marks a significant milestone in advancing the project’s development.

Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation is a joint venture between Copenhagen Energy and PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC), which began collaborating on renewable energy projects in the Philippines in 2020. The partnership was formalized in 2022 with the creation of BuhaWind Energy Philippines. The collaborators are developing three floating offshore wind projects off the Philippine coast, with a combined potential capacity of 4 GW.

In late 2024, NGCP approved the grid connection for the 2 GW Northern Luzon offshore wind farm, paving the way for further progress. In May 2025, the Department of Energy awarded all three BuhaWind Energy Philippines projects the Certificate of Energy of National Significance (CEPNS), recognizing their importance to the country’s energy goals.

The Northern Luzon project supports the Philippines’ commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity, enhancing energy security, and promoting sustainable development. By leveraging advanced floating offshore wind technology, the initiative aims to contribute significantly to the national grid while reducing reliance on traditional energy sources. The collaboration between Copenhagen Energy, PGEC, and NGCP exemplifies a coordinated effort to advance clean energy infrastructure in the region.