DOE excludes expansion projects in coal moratorium
Existing generating facilities with definitive expansion plans will be excluded from the coverage of the coal moratorium policy that was finally firmed up by the Department of Energy (DOE) in an advisory that it issued this week.
DOE issues advisory clarifying moratorium on new coal projects
The Department of Energy on Monday issued an advisory to clarify the moratorium on the processing of applications of greenfield coal-fired power plants, including exemptions to address the concerns of power stakeholders.
Chinese firms step up investments in climate-friendly power projects in Southeast Asia as costs fall, policy shifts
Supported by solar equipment makers, Chinese investors are in a strong position in terms of cost-competitiveness in project tenders
JBIC signs deal to finance coal-fired power project in Vietnam
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation has signed a loan agreement with Vung Ang 2 Thermal Power Limited Liability Company (VAPCO) for the construction of a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam. The project financing amounting to US$636 million is being provided under JBIC’s Growth Investment Facility.
Coal to remain king in Philippines’ energy mix despite ban — Fitch unit
MANILA, Philippines — Coal will remain the Philippines’ top power source over the coming decade despite a recent government ban on coal-powered generators, the impact of which will likely be felt only on a much longer term, a Fitch unit said.
2020: a dismal year for coal power
Plans for expansion in South and Southeast Asia were finally re-evaluated, with little prospect for a revival this year
Gov’t stance on coal deemed unclear
More than two months after the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a moratorium on new coal-fired projects, the government has yet to spell out this new policy that environment advocates have welcomed.Meanwhile, private firms are firming up commitments to ditch coal eventually, but the same environmentalists profess the same impatience on the slowness of divestment […]
Minister: National Mineral Industry Transformation Plan 2020-2030 to be launched in Jan 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 ― The National Mineral Industry Transformation Plan 2020-2030 is expected to be launched in early January (2021) to strengthen the development of the country’s mineral industry which is currently valued at an estimated RM4.11 trillion.
