The Philippines found a new gas field, Malampaya East 1, with enough gas to power 5.7 million homes annually.

The Philippines has discovered a new natural gas field, Malampaya East 1, five kilometers east of the existing Malampaya field off Palawan, with an estimated 98 billion cubic feet of gas, enough to power 5.7 million homes annually. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the find, the first major gas discovery in over a decade, as a boost to domestic energy security amid declining reserves and efforts to reduce coal dependence. Initial tests show strong production potential, with a flow rate of 60 million cubic feet per day. The discovery supports the country’s shift toward natural gas and renewables, with plans for further exploration.