Philippines' Prime Infra looks to invest $9bn in hydropower and gas

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Guillaume Lucci, CEO of the Philippines' Prime Infrastructure Capital, shared the company's ambitious energy transition plans in an interview with Nikkei Asia. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)

RAMON ROYANDOYAN

January 21, 2026 11:11 JST

MANILA -- Prime Infrastructure Capital, one of the Philippines' most active energy players, is looking to invest "close to" $9 billion over the next five years in hydropower and gas projects on the back of the country's robust low-carbon prospects, its chief executive told Nikkei Asia.