Prime Energy pushes for Indigenous gas to ensure energy stability
Developing indigenous gas facilities should be a cornerstone of the Philippines’ energy policy to ensure long-term energy security, according to Donnabel Cruz, Managing Director and General Manager of Prime Energy Resources Development.
Philippines to rely on coal-fired plants amid green energy push
THE Philippines will exhaust currently operating coal-fired plants as the plan to increase renewable energy’s share in the power generation mix remains at a standstill.
Delayed coal-fired power plant in southern Vietnam secures $980 mln loan from Eximbank Malaysia
Malaysia-based Toyo Ink Berhad and its wholly-owned Vietnam subsidiary, Song Hau 2 Power Company Ltd., have secured a $980 million loan from Eximbank Malaysia to develop a $3 billion coal-fired power plant in southern Vietnam.
Nickel Downstream Leads to Uncontrollable Deforestation in North Maluku, Environmental Groups Report
North Maluku’s Halmahera Study Forum of Foshal, The Indonesian Forum for Environment, Trend Asia, and the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation revealed a plethora of problems found in the nickel downstream agenda. The Jokowi-initiated program in North Maluku, for example, led to a massive deforestation issue.
Indonesian Energy Ministry Emphasizes Planned Mining for Sustainability
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has emphasized the importance of planning in the mining sector to ensure environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
30.000 Coal Workers Could Lose Jobs as Indonesia Shifts to Clean Energy
Jakarta. Indonesian coal miners are at risk of losing their jobs as the nation shifts towards clean energy, which involves the early closure of coal mines. A recent Global Energy Monitor report estimates that around 30,000 workers in the coal sector could face potential layoffs from 2020 to 2040.
Indonesia’s coal retirement program hinges on Cirebon Power deal, say experts
JAKARTA – The Cirebon 1 coal-fired power plant owned by PT Cirebon Electric Power (Cirebon Power) is deemed to play a crucial role in Indonesia’s energy transition, with experts suggesting that whether other plants joined the government’s early retirement program for coal plants would depend on its success or failure.
Indonesia’s coal burning reaches record high amid rise of industrial smelting
Indonesia burned more coal in 2022 than any other year, a preliminary analysis shows, putting the country on track to become one of the largest carbon emitters from fossil fuel in the world.
