Singapore’s Energy Market Authority seeks new LNG importers
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore has announced it is seeking to appoint two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) term importers, Kallanish Energy reports. The EMA announced on Thursday that it had opened request for proposals (RFP) for two additional LNG importers in order to increase the use of natural gas within its domestic market, as well […]
Finnish firm tapped for Vivant Energy power plant in Bantayan Island, Cebu
MANILA, Philippines — Vivant Energy Corp. is tapping Finnish smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions provider Wärtsilä to put up a bunker-fired power plant in Bantayan Island in Cebu. Vivant Energy’s subsidiary Isla Norte Energy Corp. is tapping Wärtsilä to provide the engineering and equipment for its 23-megawatt (MW) power plant that will supply reliable and […]
Vietnam first-half coal imports surge to record high as power demand grows
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s coal imports in the first half of this year surged by more than 50% to a record high, government data showed on Monday, mostly to feed the country’s growing number of coal-fired power plants. Coal imports in the January-June period rose 53.8% from a year earlier to 31.57 million tonnes, the Customs […]
Turning on the Lights for 450,000 People in Rural Myanmar
More than 450,000 people in rural Myanmar are expected to gain access to clean energy for the first time following the signing of a grant agreement between the World Bank Group and the Government of Myanmar. The Results-Based Financing for Off-grid Solar grant agreement, worth US$3.45 million, is co-funded by the Global Partnership for Results Based Approaches (GPRBA) […]
3rd undersea cable to power Langkawi this month, says TNB
KUALA LUMPUR: A 26.5km submarine power cable from Kuala Perlis to Teluk Apau in Langkawi is 98% completed and is set to begin operations this month, says Tenaga Nasional Bhd. The national electricity supply company said the cable would provide enhanced stability and efficiency in electricity supply.
Details of Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik included in TNB’s July bill
TENAGA Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) domestic residential customers are expected to receive detailed statements of the Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik (BPE), which also covers the previous three-month period, in their July billing. TNB said breakdown of the amount would be attached to the customers’ July bill, which will be mailed within seven days after the month’s meter reading. “They […]
Consumer groups laud move to extend electricity discount
KUALA LUMPUR: Consumer associations believe that the government’s move to extend the discount for electricity use for domestic users until the end of the year will greatly help people cope with financial difficulties. However, they also believe that it was incumbent on the people to adapt to the new normal and manage their energy consumption.
Petronas-linked shares’ prices up after crude oil gains
KUALA LUMPUR (July 3): Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s (PetChem) and Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s (PetDag) share prices rose in early trade today in an apparent response to the crude oil price rise during overnight trading. As at 9.21am, PetChem had risen 13 sen or 1.98% to RM6.68 while PetDag had climbeded 20 sen or 0.97% to RM20.90.
