As the Philippines grapples with rising electricity prices, volatile oil costs, and mounting pressure to transition to cleaner energy, industry leaders are positioning the 4th edition of PhilEnergy Expo 2026 as a critical platform for shaping the country’s energy future.
Organized by Informa Markets, the three-day event will run from June 24 to 26, at World Trade Center Metro Manila under the theme “Shaping the Philippine Energy Sector for a Sustainable Future.”
The business-to-business gathering comes at a crucial time as the Philippines seeks to curb its heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels while accelerating investments in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.
“The energy sector in Asia faces unprecedented challenges such as rising oil prices, increasing electricity costs, and the global energy crisis. The Philippines is no exception,” said Rungphech Chitanuwat.l, county manager for Informa Marketd. She said PhilEnergy provides stakeholders with a venue to exchange ideas and explore solutions that can strengthen the country’s energy security and sustainability goals.
Industry projections indicate the Philippine renewable energy sector could expand at an annual rate of 8.06 percent from 2026 to 2034, potentially reaching USD41.87 billion by 2034. The growth is expected to be fueled largely by the Department of Energy’s Green Energy Auction Program, which aims to add 25 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2035.
PhilEnergy 2026 will feature high-level discussions involving the Department of Energy, renewable energy developers, researchers, and infrastructure groups tackling issues ranging from energy efficiency and energy storage to electric vehicles and sustainable infrastructure.
Organizers expect the expo to host more than 100 exhibitors and attract around 5,000 trade buyers, underscoring the growing urgency for collaboration and innovation in addressing the country’s energy challenges.
