Philippines announces 4,475 MW renewable energy auction in GEA-3
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3), inviting energy developers to participate in securing 4,475 MW of new renewable energy capacity.
Thailand to build three PSPPs with combined capacity of 2.5 GW
Pumped storage power plants are power plants equipped with two reservoirs with an elevation difference: in the hours of low load, cheaper electricity from the common grid is used to pump water from the lower reservoir into the upper one, from which it gets discharged in the hours of high demand, setting off water turbines. […]
Vietnam utility EVN to build $277 mln transmission line to import power from China
State utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has got the go head to build the VND7,010 billion ($277.2 million), 500 kV Lao Cai-Vinh Yen line for transmission in the northwestern region and to import power from China.
GE Vernova confirms order for hydrogen-ready power plant in Singapore
GE Vernova has confirmed an order for a 9HA.01 gas turbine for a new hydrogen-capable 600MW combined cycle power plant to be built in Pulau Seraya Power Station (PSPS) on Jurong Island, Singapore.
Feasibility study underway for connecting Sarawak, West Malaysia’s power grid
The Malaysian National Energy Company (TNB) is conducting a feasibility study to connect the electricity grids of Sarawak and West Malaysia as part of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). This initiative has the potential to enhance renewable energy supply in the region. However, investment in Southeast Asian regional grids remains relatively low, attributed partly to […]
Philippines’ DOE approves 19 key projects for grid assessment through NGCP
The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines has approved 19 energy projects for grid assessment through the national grid corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
Mitsubishi Power to retrofit Darajat geothermal power plant in Indonesia
Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI), has received a turnkey contract from Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II, Ltd (SEG), a geothermal power producer in Indonesia, for the retrofit of Unit 3 at its Darajat geothermal power plant in Java. Mitsubishi Power will upgrade the steam turbine and related equipment, […]
Work on new hydrogen-enabled power plant in Singapore begins
SINGAPORE – Work has officially begun on an $800 million power plant that has the capability to use hydrogen to generate electricity, as part of a push to utilise the fuel to reach Singapore’s net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050.
