The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines and the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia are set to implement an energy cooperation agreement signed in October. The collaboration will include developing a roadmap for various initiatives such as petroleum derivatives, hydrogen exploration, sustainable aviation fuel, digital technology for electrical systems, and energy efficiency. The roadmap is expected to be finalized in three months and presented to relevant ministers. This partnership follows discussions initiated during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Saudi Arabia, where Saudi state-owned companies expressed interest in investing in the Philippine energy sector. The focus of the collaboration includes exploring low-carbon technologies, joint research projects, and capacity building in areas like carbon capture, utilization, storage, and hydrogen developments. Particularly, Saudi Arabia has shown interest in the Philippines' native hydrogen resources, considering the country's expertise in upstream sectors. The Philippines has offered areas for hydrogen exploration, leveraging its abundant natural resources. Moreover, the partnership aims to enhance sustainability through initiatives like promoting sustainable aviation fuel production from coconut feedstock, incorporating digital technology and artificial intelligence for managing electrical systems, and adopting energy efficiency technologies from Saudi Arabia. By investing in smarter grids, automated control systems, and data-driven decision-making, both countries aim to minimize waste, enhance resource utilization, and improve energy security. The partnership also seeks to learn from Saudi Arabia's Energy Efficiency Program to reduce costs, lower energy consumption, and contribute to sustainability goals.