Spanish Engineering Group Sener Joins Forces with Fildravo for Philippine Offshore Wind Ventures

Spanish Engineering Group Sener Joins Forces with Fildravo for Philippine Offshore Wind Ventures

(IN BRIEF) Spanish engineering group Sener and Philippine architecture engineering consulting firm Fildravo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offshore wind projects in the Philippines. The partnership will combine Sener’s global offshore wind engineering expertise with Fildravo’s local knowledge in areas such as stakeholder engagement, environmental impact assessment, and permitting processes. The goal is to support the Philippines’ efforts to increase its share of renewable energy in its electricity mix from 21% in 2021 to 35% by 2030, leveraging the country’s significant offshore wind potential of 178 GW. Sener and Fildravo have previously worked together on the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) project.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 29-Jan-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — SENER, a Spanish private engineering and technology group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fildravo, a leading architecture engineering consulting company in the Philippines. This collaboration aims to provide engineering services for offshore wind projects in the Philippines. Leveraging Sener’s extensive global experience in the industry and Fildravo’s deep understanding of local dynamics, stakeholder engagement, environmental impact assessment, and permitting processes, the partnership seeks to support sustainable offshore wind projects that positively impact local communities.

Having previously collaborated on the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), Sener and Fildravo are now focused on advancing renewable energy solutions in the Philippines, particularly in offshore wind. The Philippine government has set ambitious targets to increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s electricity mix, aiming to raise it from 21% in 2021 to 35% by 2030, aligning with levels last seen in 2008.

According to the World Bank’s 2022 Philippines Offshore Wind Roadmap, the country possesses significant offshore wind potential, estimated at 178 GW. As of April 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded contracts for 63 offshore wind projects with a total potential capacity of 49.92 GW. This growing scale necessitates thorough data analysis, meaningful stakeholder engagement, strategic planning in collaboration with the government to manage associated risks, and investments in aligning port capabilities with offshore wind requirements.

Sener’s expertise includes conducting screening and feasibility studies in countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Brazil, providing engineering and R&D services for various offshore wind farms worldwide, and conducting engineering studies like port analysis in representative countries like the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Italy. Additionally, Sener has experience in construction supervision for offshore wind projects, including the Kincardine Offshore Floating Wind Farm (UK) and Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm (Germany).

Meanwhile, Fildravo has contributed to the masterplan development of the Cagayan Special Economic Zone, covering an extensive area of 54,000 hectares, and has provided architecture and engineering services for industrial plants and ports.

Together, Sener and Fildravo are well-equipped to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the Philippines’ burgeoning offshore wind sector, helping the country achieve its renewable energy goals and foster sustainable development.

SOURCE: SENER group