MGen’s $4b Terra Solar plant to aid Philippine RE transition
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) expects to lead the energy transition in the Philippines with what could be the world’s largest solar farm — its $4b Terra Solar project north of the capital.
Prabowo aims to boost Indonesia’s energy security through oil and gas reforms, biofuels
JAKARTA, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s new government aims to revive oil and gas production, with plans to cut regulations, reactivate idle wells and enhance output at producing assets in hopes of reversing a decades-long decline in output, officials have said.
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%.
Vietnam to amend national power plan to include nuclear energy
HANOI, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Vietnam will amend its national power development plan, known as PDP8, to include options for nuclear energy and hydrogen, the Minister of Industry and Trade said on Monday.
Philippines may terminate 50-plus solar projects for missing deadlines
The Philippines’ Department of Energy says that at least 105 renewable energy projects, including 53 solar projects, face termination for failing to comply with timelines.
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.
Higher biodiesel mandates in Indonesia to curb palm oil supplies, analyst says
Implementation of higher biodiesel mandates in Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, is likely to tighten supplies of the vegetable oil, a leading industry analyst said on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s weak grid a barrier to direct power purchase policy
Vietnam’s direct energy purchase policy could be a gamechanger in the push for renewable energy (RE) production in the coming years, but the government should ensure grid connectivity to accommodate a surge in capacity, according to energy analysts.
