ASEAN power grid could create new jobs, bring investments to energy sector: Study
SINGAPORE – The Asean power grid would have many benefits for countries in the region other than providing green electricity, including the creation of new jobs, reduced air pollution, and significant investments generated for the energy sector.
Thailand yet to finalise terms of multilateral clean power deal with Singapore
SINGAPORE, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Thailand is yet to finalise terms of an extension to a multilateral deal with Singapore to import hydropower from Laos through Malaysia and Thailand, Thai and Singapore government officials told Reuters.
Singapore could expand SE Asia’s biggest BESS and flow battery, launches VPP push
Singapore’s government and Energy Market Authority (EMA) have announced power sector and grid enhancements, including a possible expansion of Southeast Asia’s biggest battery storage plant.
Central Vietnam LNG-to-power project adds terminal to host 90,000-ton vessels
Quang Tri province in central Vietnam has been allowed to add a terminal that can accommodate vessels of up to 90,000 tons to serve the 1,500-MW LNG-fired power project (LNG Hai Lang Power Center).
Cambodia to import more clean power from Thailand in next 2 years
SINGAPORE – Cambodia plans to import over 600 megawatts (MW) of clean power from neighbouring Laos, Vietnam and Thailand, its energy minister Keo Rottanak told Reuters, increasing its contracted import capacity by over 50%.
PM urges stable electricity supply amid rising demand
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 19 emphasised the need for early preparations to ensure a stable and efficient electricity supply and national energy security, as Vietnam is advancing its industrialisation and modernisation efforts.
Talks with Laos focus on renewable effort
Thai authorities are planning to hold talks with the Laos government to jointly promote more use of renewable energy across borders, accelerating efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Cambodia launches largest ever power-generation facility
Cambodia marked a significant milestone in its energy transition yesterday with the groundbreaking of a $1.34 billion gas-fired power plant in Koh Kong province, poised to become the nation’s largest power-generation facility.
