ARNECC Paper Talks 10 Registration
The ninth series of ARNECC Paper Talks will discuss the topic of “The relationship between energy subsidies, oil prices, and CO2 emissions in selected Asian countries: a panel threshold analysis”.
Innovations to Drive the Energy Transition in the ASEAN Region
The ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II: 2021-2025 raises the aspirational targets and announces new initiatives to enhance the region’s energy transition and energy resilience. It takes into account the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the recovery plans, recent global economic and energy trends, cross-cutting issues such as climate change and decarbonisation, energy investment and energy project financing. It foresees a greater role for the private sectors through business forum activities, new and emerging energy technologies and digitalisation in the energy sector [1]. A new sub-theme envisions innovations and wider cooperation at the regional and international levels as being the key drivers for accelerating the energy transition and strengthening energy resilience.
Nestle Malaysia to make full transition to renewable electricity by Jan 1, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd will be fully transitioning to renewable electricity across all its operations on Jan 1, 2022, beating its earlier target to have 100% of its electricity coming from renewable energy sources by 2025.
Biomass power plant set for July
Construction on a major rice husk biomass power plant has begun in southeastern Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov district and is expected to be completed by July, in seven months.
First electric vehicle charging station launched in Kalimantan
Jakarta (ANTARA) – State-owned electricity provider PT PLN (Persero) has launched its first electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) on Kalimantan Island to expedite the establishment of an electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia.
Gov't prioritizing oil and gas basin exploration in eastern Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has currently set its sights on the exploration of oil and gas basins in five areas in eastern Indonesia namely Buton, Warin, Timor, Seram, and Aru.
ASEAN’s Emerging Mission for a Low Carbon Energy Transition
Timelines are of vital importance to the transition to a low-carbon economy. Many countries have energy and climate goals from 2025 to 2030 and beyond 2040 and 2050. Therefore, a key issue is clearly how investment in the energy sector will happen and be managed over these time periods. Further, it is necessary that this investment contributes to justice in the energy sector, i.e. that the investment results in ‘just’ outcomes for society.
Philippines' Malampaya gas project can be extended for several years -Udenna president
MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The life of the Philippines’ Malampaya natural gas field, which had been projected by the government to run dry by 2027, can be extended for several more years, the president of Udenna Corp, which now controls the project, said on Monday.
