Efforts to change the Philippine energy sector are hitting obstacles, possibly jeopardizing the country’s goal to diversify its power sector and reduce its energy sector emissions.

The Philippines’ energy sector has recently seen its first imported LNG shipment, but regulatory, market and financial complications persist.

Discussions over joint exploration of gas in Philippine- and Chinese-claimed waters face a mounting struggle amid increasing concerns over fossil fuel development.

The Philippines is trying to revamp its power sector by building more gas to power projects along with several LNG import terminals, however there’s growing concern that LNG might not be the best option going forward.