菲律宾将于2026年启动250M美元贷款机制,以支持地热能源项目。 Philippines to launch $250M loan facility in 2026 to support geothermal energy projects.

菲律宾计划在2026年年中启动一个2.5亿美元的贷款设施,以减轻地热开发商的风险,以支付高达50%的钻探费用。 The Philippines plans to launch a $250 million loan facility in mid-2026 to mitigate risks for geothermal developers, aiming to cover up to 50% of drilling costs. 如果勘探失败,贷款将转为赠款,减少财务风险,并鼓励对新地点的投资。 Loans will convert to grants if exploration fails, reducing financial risk and encouraging investment in new sites. 这一倡议得到亚洲开发银行的支持,旨在推动地热能源开发,目前该国地热能源开发面积为1 952兆瓦。 This initiative, backed by the Asian Development Bank, seeks to boost geothermal energy development, which currently accounts for 1,952 megawatts in the country. 预计到今年年底将征求开发商的建议书。 Proposals from developers are expected to be solicited by the end of this year.