The Philippines and Saudi Arabia are moving forward with their energy cooperation agreement, planning to finalize a roadmap that outlines their collaboration in various energy-related areas. The agreement, which follows a memorandum of understanding signed last month, focuses on energy efficiency, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), native hydrogen exploration, and digital technology. Energy officials from both countries, including Energy Undersecretary Alessandro Sales from the Philippines, will lead discussions to craft this roadmap. Saudi Arabia's interest in the Philippines' native hydrogen resources, coupled with its expertise in upstream sectors, is seen as a mutually beneficial aspect of the cooperation. The countries are also looking into utilizing cracked coconuts for SAF production, considering the Philippines' significant coconut production capacity. Moreover, the collaboration aims to incorporate digital technology and artificial intelligence to enhance energy infrastructure management. Expected outcomes include smarter grids, automated control systems, and data-driven decision-making to improve resource utilization and energy security. The Department of Energy (DOE) anticipates that this partnership will not only strengthen the energy network but also drive economic growth and sustainable development in both the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. This strategic cooperation has the potential to create a positive impact on the energy sector and contribute to overall progress in the two countries.