ASEAN to unveil standard EV policy at upcoming summit
ASEAN member states are set to introduce a unified electric vehicle (EV) policy as part of broader efforts to promote regional sustainability and speed up the transition to clean energy.
Indonesia publishes new guidelines for PPAs from power plants using renewable energy
The Government of Indonesia through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has ratified the Ministerial Regulation (Permen) ESDM Number 5 of 2025 concerning Guidelines for Power Purchase Agreements (Perjanjian Jual Beli Tenaga / PJBL) from Power Plants that utilize Renewable Energy Sources. The new guidelines will apply to geothermal power plants, as well as hydroelectric, […]
Philippines Launch Major 9 GW Energy Auction for 2029
The Department of Energy of the Philippines (DOE) has just launched the fourth cycle of renewable energy auctions, known as the Green Energy Auction 4 (GEA-4), aimed at awarding precisely 9,378 MW of new ground-mounted solar, onshore wind capacities, and integrated battery storage solutions. This new initiative is part of a series of successive auctions […]
Philippines opens tender for 9.4GW of renewable energy and storage
The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has started an auction scheme for renewable power paired with storage which aims to tender over 9GW of capacity.
RI accelerates renewable energy development with new electricity sales rule
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued Ministerial Regulation (Permen) No. 5/2025, which provides guidelines on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for electricity generated from renewable energy sources aimed at enhancing national clean energy goals more effectively and sustainably.
Thailand’s ERC Proposes 0.17 Baht/kWh Tariff Cut Amid Renewable Energy Policy Review
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of Thailand is set to implement a 0.17 baht per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in the national power tariff, a move aimed at lowering electricity costs for households and businesses.
EV tax changes to be presented to cabinet
The Finance Ministry looks set to submit support measures for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to the cabinet by April. According to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul, these support measures will take effect from Jan 1, 2026.
Big-time price rollback for gasoline, kerosene on March 11
MANILA – For two consecutive weeks, oil firms will slash pump prices effective March 11, with biggest cuts on gasoline and kerosene prices. In separate advisories, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, PTT, Seaoil, and Shell said they will reduce gasoline prices by PHP1.70 per liter and 90 centavos per liter for diesel.
