CEO Donnabel Kuizon Cruz shares how Prime Energy is transforming the Philippine energy landscape through offshore gas exploration
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CEO Donnabel Kuizon Cruz shares how Prime Energy is transforming the Philippine energy landscape through offshore gas exploration
The energy landscape in the Philippines is undergoing significant transformation, driven by a combination of local and global factors. As the country seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on imported fuels, this evolution presents both opportunities and challenges.
Yet, local players like Prime Energy are emerging as vital contributors to this shift.
“ At the peak, we supplied 40 % of the natural gas used by gas-fired power plants in Luzon,” says Donnabel“ Donna” Kuizon Cruz, President and CEO of Prime Energy.
Donna brings over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry to her role. She is well placed to steer the company as it enters its new phase of gas exploration to help the country grow into a position to push for sustainability.
The evolution of Prime Energy The journey began when a subsidiary of Shell, formerly known as Shell Philippines Exploration B. V. divested its shares to Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc.( Prime Infra) back in November 2022.
Prime Energy Resources Development B. V.( Prime Energy), was established as a subsidiary of Prime Infra, as a natural gas exploration and development company.
142 August 2025