May 30th, 2028
TG Tower, Strategy Operations Floor — Energy Deploynt Planning Briefing
10:15 AM
It wasn’t a big eting.
Just six people.
One glass table, two projection screens, and multiple folders labeled SITE FEASIBILITY—Nuclear Deploynt (Confidential).
Timothy sat at the head of the table.
Jose Reyes stood near the display, crossing through slides as the others took seats—two project developnt analysts, one financial planner, and an external energy policy consultant.
"Alright," Timothy said. "Let’s begin."
Jose nodded and brought up the map.
Proposed Philippine Nuclear Deploynt Sites — DOE Feasibility (2026–2028)
Color-coded markers appeared across the map.
Luzon — three markers.
Visayas — one marker.
Mindanao — two markers.
"These," Jose began, "are the DOE-prequalified potential sites for conventional nuclear developnt. All are previously studied, either during the Bataan Nuclear Plant era or during post-2010 feasibility reviews."
He zood in.
Bataan — Morong Peninsula (West Luzon)
DOE Rated: High Suitability
Existing transmission grid access, coastal water supply for cooling, previous nuclear infrastructure.
"Still the most viable site for conventional plant developnt," Jose said. "Stable bedrock, coastal access, existing switchyard. But—" he pointed—"still politically sensitive because of BNPP history."
Timothy nodded. "Expected CAPEX?"
Jose clicked.
Estimated Cost — Conventional PWR Reactor (1200–1400 MW)
Site Developnt: ₱48 billion Reactor Construction: ₱194 billion Grid Integration: ₱18 billion Total Projected: ~₱260 billion Tiline: 7–9 years
Silence for a mont.
"That’s our flagship," Timothy said. "We don’t rush it. And we don’t sell it as BNPP 2.0. It must be frad as a new-generation facility—gen-IV ready. Hardened systems."
"Public tours?" one analyst asked.
"Yes," Timothy replied. "Sa approach as Singapore’s desalination plants. Transparency is part of the strategy."
Cagayan Province — Aparri Coastline
DOE suitability ranking: Moderate to High
Strong wind patterns, stable seismic profile on the eastern side, deepwater cooling potential.
But also rural, undeveloped, and lacking heavy transmission infrastructure.
Jose explained: "We’d need to build transmission lines from scratch. But that’s actually an opportunity—we could design it specifically for industry clusters."
Timothy nodded.
Large screen:
Cost Estimate — Mid-Scale Nuclear Site (800 MW)
Land Developnt: ₱22 billion Reactor Unit Construction: ₱130 billion Transmission Substations: ₱55 billion Total: ₱207 billion
"And the kicker?" Timothy said.
"It can power all planned industrial zones in North Luzon for 40 years," Jose replied. "SMR clusters can follow later, beside it."
Cebu / Negros Corridor — Visayas Industrial Belt
The screen changed again.
Three connected maps—Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Panay.
"DOE listed these as ’Supplental energy hubs,’ especially for mariti industries," Jose explained.
"We will place SMR clusters, not conventional reactors here."
Timothy leaned forward.
"SMRs to power port automation, local manufacturing, and cold chain logistics," he said.
"Correct," Jose confird. "Aurion semiconductor suppliers, TG Motors EV export facilities, and future hydrogen-processing hubs."
Cost estimates appeared.
SMR Cluster (4 Units, 100 MW each)
Land Dev: ₱14 billion Manufacturing & Deploynt: ₱72 billion Grid Interface: ₱8 billion Total Projected: ₱94 billion
"And can be deployed in less than four years," Jose added. "Not eight or nine, like conventional reactors."
That drew a response from the financial planner. "aning potential revenue start by 2032?"
Timothy nodded. "If we secure Phase 1 funding."
Mindanao — South Cotabato and Zamboanga Peninsula
Jose hesitated a bit before he spoke.
"Two DOE-listed locations. Both are technically viable. But... security considerations are high."
Timothy nodded slowly.
Peace and order.
Industrial logistics.
But strategic long-term potential.
"Mindanao will be the last phase," Timothy said. "But don’t take it off the roadmap."
Jose nodded and proceeded.
South Cotabato Mid-Scale SMR Deploynt (400 MW)
Projected Cost: ₱78 billion
Zamboanga SMR Hydrogen Fuel Complex (600 MW)
Projected Cost: ₱113 billion
"But both will depend on Mindanao Developnt Authority cooperation," the consultant reminded.
"Which we’ll get," Timothy said. "Once the first two sites are live, Mindanao will want in."
A mont of silence.
The team looked at the map.
North Luzon — flagship reactor.
Central Philippines — modular energy.
Future Mindanao — energy-driven industrialization.
Then Jose switched to the second screen.
Internal SMR Allocation — TG Corporate Sites
SEPARATE FROM public energy deploynt.
This one was just for internal use.
"Hypercore SMRs," Jose said plainly.
"Our own reactors."
Timothy stood.
"Not comrcial. Not on the grid. Only for TG."
He walked toward the diagram.
SMR models projected.
Hypercore-X60 SMR (60MW)
To power Aurora Line command terminals, automated transfer hubs, and high-speed EV battery manufacturing.
Hypercore-C80 SMR (80MW)
Specifically designed for Aurion semiconductor fab sites — uninterrupted 24/7 power, microgrid capable.
Hypercore-M50 SMR (50MW)
Mobile-ready modular unit, expandable for TG Motors PH assembly plant in Batangas and future gigafactories.
"These won’t supply the grid," Jose said. "They’ll power us."
"Our own factories," Timothy added. "Our own AI data centers. Our own testing zones."
One analyst asked, "Isn’t it risky keeping SMRs private?"
Timothy didn’t hesitate.
"It’s riskier to rely on RALCO," he said flatly.
The room stayed silent.
Everyone understood.
They continued for another hour, refining the layout.
Funding phases.
Permitting strategies.
Collaboration with DOE, PNRI, and NEDA.
Then, after the last slide, Timothy spoke.
"Start preparing feasibility docuntation."
"Site team?" Jose asked.
"Not yet," Timothy said. "Just strategy teams. We’re not claiming land. We’re building the argunt."
Jose nodded.
"And Jose," Timothy said, looking at him.
"Yes, sir?"
"Begin drafting safety transparency frawork. We’ll work with universities."
Public trust. Trust through data. No propaganda.
Jose understood. "I’ll coordinate with UP and Mapúa."
"Make it open," Timothy said. "Engineering students, public tours."
"Even dia?"
Timothy nodded once.
"Let them see it work."
—
eting adjourned.
Jose packed his folders.
The analysts left with notes.
Timothy stayed behind.
Looking at the map.
He didn’t stare at potential power plants.
He saw manufacturing hubs.
Tech cities.
New industries.
Export zones.
He whispered, not as a dream, but as a checklist item:
"Power first. Everything else follows."
And then he wrote on his tablet:
Aurora Power Project — Site Sequencing Plan
Phase 1 — Bataan Conventional
Phase 2 — Aparri Mid-Scale
Phase 3 — Visayas SMR Clusters
Phase 4 — Hypercore Internal Microgrid Sites
Phase 5 — Mindanao Strategic Expansion
He saved it. These will be the sites where his money-printing company would be born.
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