New direction needed for Philippines’ renewable energy sector to be at pace with urgency of the climate emergency
The Responsible Energy Initiative Philippines (‘REI Philippines’) officially launched today on the inaugural International Day of Clean Energy.
Singapore seeks to balance emissions and security
Energy insecurity has become an increasing concern for a number of countries, but Singapore’s position is uniquely challenging.
Bình Dương promotes industrial manufacturing decarbonisation towards net-zero
Bình Dương Province pledges to accelerate the effort for decarbonisation towards a net-zero future and contribute to promoting sustainable development, Mai Hùng Dũng, Deputy Chairman of the southern province’s People’s Committee, said.
Thailand: Draft amendment to the Petroleum Act to regulate carbon storage business
With increasing awareness of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as a key enabler for decarbonization, many developments in this area, such as exploration for carbon storage sites and storage of carbon dioxide in carbon storage sites, have been reported.
Singtel pledges 55% Scope 1, 2 emissions cut by 2030
The Singapore telco major is also now targeting a 40 per cent reduction in Scope 3 third-party emissions in the same period, measured against 2023 levels. The firm announced a 2045 net-zero ambition last year.
Indonesia takes concrete actions on climate change through diplomacy
Indonesia has, through its diplomacy, taken various concrete actions to respond to the challenge of climate change, according to Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.
Switzerland, Thailand conclude first Article 6.2 deal in landmark move for carbon markets
Switzerland and Thailand have completed the transfer of Article 6.2 carbon credits, marking the first ever for deal for emissions reductions under the Paris Agreement.
Thailand: PTTEP ready to join Thailand in Northern Gulf of Thailand CCS study as pathway toward Net Zero goal
PTTEP will utilize its knowledge and experience to conduct a study on carbon storage potential in the Northern Gulf of Thailand together with INPEX CORPORATION, a Japanese counterpart.
