Singapore proposes green standards for power generation firms
The government of Singapore has proposed a new law to set green standards for power generation firms and reduce their carbon emissions.
Energy ministry mulling team of geological disaster experts, says Takiyuddin
YAN, Sept 4 — The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) plans to set up a team of experts, comprising various relevant departments and agencies, to study and assess the risk of geological disasters in the country, said its Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
Energy Ministry demands return of ‘stolen’ Cambodian oil
The Cambodian government says it is taking legal action against the owners or charterers and the managers of a tanker containing 300,000 barrels of oil, which it says belong to the Kingdom.
Biomass to energy can help Malaysia meet green energy goals – MIGHT
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 – Malaysia’s new energy transition agenda through “Biomass to energy” (BTE) is expected to be of help in the country’s supply of green energy for future use,
Gov’t think tank backs stimulus to be directed to ‘green recovery’
THE GOVERNMENT should align the objectives of its stimulus package programs with the goal of bringing about a green recovery, in order to ensure that the rebound is sustainable, according to representatives from a government think tank.
Takiyuddin says committed to strengthening Energy and Natural Resources Ministry agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Energy and Natural Resources Minister (KeTSA) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan today expressed his ministry’s commitment in pursuing its agenda to ensure that the country’s natural resources are safeguarded, and managed sustainably and responsibly for future generations.
Increased government support needed for geothermal in the Philippines
Based on a 2012 study by the Department of Energy (DOE), the Philippines has a total geothermal potential capacity of 4500 MWe. However, less than half – just under 2,000 MWe – has been developed. This is despite the government enacting policies in the recent years to attract additional investment in the geothermal industry.
On the right track to generating carbon credits
The 43 new sites identified by the Ministry of Environment and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Greening Prey Lang for the supply of carbon credits will bring positive environmental, community and biodiversity impacts to Cambodia besides having no deforestation and degradation of protected forests.
