Singapore’s solar vision for green energy
FOR a tropical island, solar energy should be a no-brainer. And while Singapore is ramping up all efforts towards substantive goals for the harvesting and deployment of solar energy, things are not as clear cut as they might seem. We talk to key players in this green energy sector, in Brunch this Saturday in The […]
Vietnam seals deal with South Korean contractor to build $3bn LNG power station in Long An
A joint venture between GS Energy of South Korea and Vietnamese asset manager VinaCapital is to build a $3bn power station in Long An province, to the east of Ho Chi Minh City. GS will operate the plant for 25 years after its completion in December 2025. Long An I and II will have two […]
ESG in ASEAN: a shared vision of sustainable recovery
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are increasingly shaping the global corporate agenda. ASEAN presents a range of ESG opportunities: green infrastructure will boost ‘E’ developments; alternative financing will support ‘S’ impact; and enhanced ‘G’ collaboration could facilitate a coordinated recovery from the worst economic consequences of the pandemic. ESG standards are used by investors around […]
Investment and innovation in Thai renewable energy
Renewable energy capacity will increase by two terawatts in the Asia Pacific region over the next decade, driven by population growth, strong economic performance, and significant market potential. Southeast Asia will play an important role in this growth, with the region’s electricity demand expected to double by 2040, twice the global average rate.
Orient Cable Sends First Offshore Wind Shipment to Vietnam
Chinese power cable specialist Orient Cable is about to send off the submarine cables for phase one of the Binh Dai offshore wind project in Vietnam.
Govt banks on RE for clean energy transition
The government is pitching an initiative allowing end-users to source electricity from nonconventional energy sources to further the country’s transition to clean energy.
Philippines to host South East Asia’s first floating energy storage solution
The Philippines is set to host South East Asia’s first floating energy storage solution following the signing of a partnership deal between technology firm Wärtsilä and utility Therma Marine Inc.
Pertamina Lubricants expands market in Thailand
Pertamina Lubricants Thailand Co., Ltd. (PLT), which is a subsidiary of Pertamina Lubricants from Indonesia has signed a cooperation contract with Iyara Energy Group Thailand on March 5, 2021
