May 30th, 2028

TG Tower, Strategy Operations Floor — Energy Deployment Planning Briefing

10:15 AM

It wasn't a big meeting.

Just six people.

One glass table, two projection screens, and multiple folders labeled SITE FEASIBILITY—Nuclear Deployment (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 development 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 Deployment 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 development. All are previously studied, either during the Bataan Nuclear Plant era or during post-2010 feasibility reviews."

He zoomed 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 development," 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 Development: ₱48 billion Reactor Construction: ₱194 billion Grid Integration: ₱18 billion Total Projected: ~₱260 billion Timeline: 7–9 years

Silence for a moment.

"That's our flagship," Timothy said. "We don't rush it. And we don't sell it as BNPP 2.0. It must be framed as a new-generation facility—gen-IV ready. Hardened systems."

"Public tours?" one analyst asked.

"Yes," Timothy replied. "Same 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 Development: ₱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 'Supplemental energy hubs,' especially for maritime 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 confirmed. "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 & Deployment: ₱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. "Meaning 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 Deployment (400 MW)

Projected Cost: ₱78 billion

Zamboanga SMR + Hydrogen Fuel Complex (600 MW)

Projected Cost: ₱113 billion

"But both will depend on Mindanao Development Authority cooperation," the consultant reminded.

"Which we'll get," Timothy said. "Once the first two sites are live, Mindanao will want in."

A moment 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 deployment.

This one was just for internal use.

"Hypercore SMRs," Jose said plainly.

"Our own reactors."

Timothy stood.

"Not commercial. 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 MERALCO," 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 documentation."

"Site team?" Jose asked.

"Not yet," Timothy said. "Just strategy teams. We're not claiming land. We're building the argument."

Jose nodded.

"And Jose," Timothy said, looking at him.

"Yes, sir?"

"Begin drafting safety transparency framework. 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 media?"

Timothy nodded once.

"Let them see it work."

—

Meeting 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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