Shell helps improve Philippine air quality by developing new energy sources

MANILA, Philippines - Shell Companies in the Philippines (Shell) joined the government, non-government organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, civil society and private sector in the 5th Annual Clean Air Forum in an effort to speed up air quality improvements in the Philippines. The recently held forum was co-organized by the Partnership for Clean Air and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), with the support of Shell and GIZ.

With the theme “Clean Air Act: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” the forum focused on the implementation of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and tackled improvements on structural reforms and strengthening policies for putting into practice better air quality solutions in the country.

In response to the challenge of further improving Philippine air quality, Shell reinforced its commitment to diversify the Philippines’ energy mix by developing new energy sources and broadening its energy portfolio in the country with cleaner-burning natural gas and offering a wider range of smarter products and concept lubricants for clean and efficient transport. Aside from these, Shell is working to meet current energy supply and demand challenges with innovative technology and smarter mobility partnerships with consumers, government, and non-government organizations through driver education to promote energy efficiency and encourage customers to reduce their own carbon emissions.

In meeting the Philippines’ growing energy demand, Shell has been conducting feasibility studies that look into the viability of constructing the country’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility that will provide more, cleaner-burning natural gas to satisfy the country’s growing need for sustainable energy to fuel its progress.