OMNI Features｜74% Back Rapid Overturning of Effective Ban for New Onshore Wind After Election．DTI and Sumitomo Corporation Intend to Enhance FPIP Development in the Philippines

｜74% Back Rapid Overturning of Effective Ban for New Onshore Wind After Election
Polling by Savanta for climate charity Possible found 74% of those quizzed supported the rapid overturning of the effective ban on onshore wind, because it was good for the climate, would bring down energy bills, or both. Just 11% opposed such a move, the survey of more than 2,300 people found. Nearly three-quarters of people support lifting the de facto ban on new onshore wind farms within weeks of the election, polling has suggested.

Green campaigners have long criticised the effective ban on new onshore wind developments in England, introduced under David Cameron in 2015 in rules that stopped schemes going ahead if there were any objections. Changes were announced by the Conservative Government last year to make it easier to build onshore wind warms, but critics said the moves were not enough to unblock the planning system for the clean power technology.

There was clear support among those planning to vote Conservative in the General Election, with 70% backing it compared with 19% opposed, and a majority of those who intend to vote for Reform (58%) were also in favour, compared with 24% who were against it.

｜DTI and Sumitomo Corporation Intend to Enhance FPIP Development in the Philippines
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual has welcomed Sumitomo Corporation's steadfast interest in bolstering the Philippines' power infrastructure sector, highlighting their intent to explore further opportunities in the energy industry. This affirmation came during Secretary Pascual's recent discussions with Sumitomo Corporation, a prominent Japanese trading giant known for its diversified portfolio.

Discussions between the parties included plans to expand FPIP, aiming to attract high-value manufacturing industries such as research and development centers and data facilities. Additionally, Sumitomo Corporation is exploring the prospect of developing residential and commercial zones around the park to enhance the quality of life for employees and the local community.

Sumitomo Corporation has played a pivotal role in the development and management of industrial parks, notably the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Batangas, established in 1996. FPIP has been instrumental in attracting manufacturing enterprises, generating significant employment opportunities in the region. DTI expressed enthusiasm for Sumitomo Corporation's expansion plans, including potential involvement in the Metro Manila Subway Project and the critical MRT Line 3 Maintenance Project. Sumitomo Corporation is also considering assuming operations and maintenance responsibilities for MRT 3 under a concession framework aimed at improving public transportation efficiency.

Reference:independent.co.uk｜energy-box