The sun sets over a liquefied natural gas power plant in Santa Clara, Batangas province, Philippines on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. The Philippines is seeing one of the world's biggest buildouts of natural gas infrastructure. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A man swims along coral reefs off Verde Island, Batangas province, Philippines on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Construction of liquefied natural gas is happening in an ecologically vibrant zone with reefs and communities that depend on their fish. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
The Ilijan liquified natural gas plant is visible along the coast of Ilijan, Batangas province, Philippines on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. The Philippines is seeing one of the world's biggest buildouts of natural gas infrastructure. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A woman walks along a shoreline in the coastal village of Calatagan, Batangas province, Philippines on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. The Philippines is seeing one of the world's biggest buildouts of natural gas infrastructure. This could impact nearby coral reefs and fishing communities. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Small fishing boats are docked beside homes as waves batter the coastal village of Simlong in Batangas province, Philippines on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. The Philippines is seeing one of the world's biggest buildouts of natural gas infrastructure. This could impact nearby coral reefs and fishing communities. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas gestures during an interview with The Associated Press at his office in the city of Batangas, Batangas province, Philippines on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Mandanas and his late wife stood to profit from a buildout of liquefied natural gas power because he owned the largest share in a real estate firm that soared in value as energy companies moved in. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)