马尼拉——千代田正推动在菲律宾建设石油储备，这是日本公司向因伊朗战争导致能源供应中断而受损的东南亚经济体提供援助浪潮的一部分。
MANILA -- Chiyoda is moving toward building oil reserves in the Philippines, part of a wave of Japanese companies providing relief to Southeast Asian economies hurting from energy supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
千代田和日本工程已开始对石油储存场地进行现场勘察。潜在地点包括菲律宾能源巨头佩特龙公司在该国北部运营的一家炼油厂。千代田有设计佩特龙设施的经验。
Chiyoda and Nippon Koei have begun on-site surveys for oil storage sites. Potential locations include a refinery operated by Philippine energy giant Petron in the northern part of the country. Chiyoda has experience designing Petron facilities.
随着千代田和日本工程参与勘察，“我认为最终在实施方面可能会有更直接的管理，”菲律宾能源部次长亚历山德罗·塞尔斯说。
With Chiyoda and Nippon Koei involved in the surveys, "I think eventually there may be more direct management when it comes to implementation," said Alessandro Sales, undersecretary at the Philippine Energy Department.
“我们希望从最初考虑到设计和施工全程支持该项目，”一名千代田代表说。
"We seek to support the project from initial consideration to design and construction," said a Chiyoda representative.
据塞尔斯称，将建设两个新储存站点，每个储存容量为1500万桶。虽然细节尚未最终确定，但计划是让菲律宾储备90天的供应量，包括现有的私人储备。
There will be two new storage sites, according to Sales, each with a 15-million-barrel capacity. Although details have yet to be finalized, the plan is to have the Philippines hold 90 days' worth of supply in reserves, including existing private stores.
由于地理位置接近，东南亚在能源采购上往往高度依赖中东。供应多元化和远离化石燃料已成为紧迫的必要性。
Southeast Asia tends to be deeply reliant on the Middle East for energy procurement due to geographical proximity. Supply diversification and a shift away from fossil fuels has become an urgent necessity.
日本政府及其他合作伙伴正寻求支持菲律宾、越南、印度尼西亚和泰国的能源供应链升级。
Japanese government and other partners are looking to support upgrades to energy supply chains in the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand.
千代田在建设能源基础设施方面拥有丰富经验，例如日本北九州的这座石油储存站点。
Chiyoda has extensive experience building energy infrastructure, such as this oil storage site in Kitakyushu, Japan.
截至3月，中东原油进口占菲律宾总供应量的90%以上，该国仅持有约50天的储备。相比之下，日本拥有约250天的储备。
As of March, Middle East crude oil imports accounted for over 90% of the Philippines' total supply, and the nation held only about 50 days of reserves. In contrast, Japan has approximately 250 days of reserves.
菲律宾因伊朗战争导致的霍尔木兹海峡事实上的封锁而受到重大影响。该国政府在3月宣布进入全国能源紧急状态。
The Philippines has been significantly affected by the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war. The government declared a national energy emergency in March.
上周，亚洲零排放共同体（AZEC）在马尼拉召开了部长级会议。该组织是日本与东南亚国家间的合作框架。
Last week, the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) opened a ministerial meeting in Manila. AZEC is cooperation framework between Japan and Southeast Asia.
沙特阿拉伯和阿联酋这两大石油生产国的官员也应邀出席了会议。会上制定了一项工作计划，旨在扩大石油储备规模，并在紧急情况下共同调配石油供应。
Officials from major oil producers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were also invited to the meeting. A work plan was formulated to expand oil reserves and to jointly release supplies during emergencies.
千代田化工建设公司专门从事炼油厂及液化天然气工厂的设计与建造。上世纪70年代石油危机爆发后，这家工程企业便开始在日本建设石油储备基地。
Chiyoda designs and constructs oil refineries and liquefied natural gas plants. Following the oil crisis of the 1970s, the engineering company built oil reserve sites in Japan.
1995年，千代田在菲律宾设立了子公司，目前拥有约500名员工，负责当地的基础设施建设工作。
In 1995, Chiyoda established a Philippine subsidiary that employs approximately 500 people and is involved in local infrastructure construction.
“我们集团拥有大量工程师，因此完全有能力参与新石油储备基地的建设，”千代田高级执行副总裁小林直树说道。目前该公司正积极寻求与当地企业合作，以期最终拿下相关合同。
"We have many engineers within our group, so we can engage in the construction of new reserve oil bases," said Naoki Kobayashi, senior executive vice president at Chiyoda. The company is exploring collaborations with local companies in its quest to secure a final contract.
日本能源企业JERA正与菲律宾的阿博伊蒂兹电力公司携手合作，致力于提升燃煤发电厂的运营效率。
Japanese energy group JERA is collaborating with AboitizPower of the Philippines to improve efficiency at coal-fired plants.
其他日本企业也在为东南亚地区的能源安全贡献力量。能源企业出光兴产将来自阿联酋和阿曼的原油运送至越南的仪山炼油厂，该公司持有该炼油厂的股份。这批原油运输过程中并未经过霍尔木兹海峡。
Other Japanese companies are lending their support for energy security in Southeast Asia. Energy group Idemitsu has delivered crude oil from the UAE and Oman to the Nghi Son refinery in Vietnam, of which Idemitsu owns a stake. The crude was shipped without passing through Hormuz.
东京燃气公司也将参与印度尼西亚的液化天然气基础设施建设。该项目计划在苏拉威西岛及马鲁古群岛的六个地点建设液化天然气接收站，此举有助于推动发电燃料从柴油向液化天然气转型。
Tokyo Gas will participate in LNG infrastructure development in Indonesia. The project will build LNG receiving terminals at six locations on Sulawesi Island and the Maluku Islands. This effort will promote a shift from diesel to LNG as the fuel for power generation.
作为日本最大的电力生产企业，JERA将为菲律宾大型公用事业企业阿博伊蒂兹电力提供技术指导，协助其提升燃煤电厂的能效。JERA也是阿博伊蒂兹的投资方之一。
JERA, Japan's largest electricity producer, will advise major Philippine utility AboitizPower on improving the efficiency of its coal-fired power plants. JERA is an investor in Aboitiz.
在菲律宾，火电占发电结构的约60%。然而，老旧电厂导致频繁停电。JERA将运用其在日本的运维专长，支持稳定电力供应。
In the Philippines, thermal power accounts for around 60% of the power generation mix. However, aging power plants have caused frequent outages. JERA will apply its expertise in Japanese operation and maintenance to support stable power supplies.
日本经济产业大臣政务官高木圭在AZEC会议期间与菲律宾能源部长沙龙·加林会面。双方签署谅解备忘录，将在核能领域开展合作。
Kei Takagi, Japan's state minister of economy, trade and industry, met with Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on the sidelines of the AZEC meeting. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on nuclear energy.