Govt to launch the National Energy Policy
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will launch the National Energy Policy soon as a guide for the development of Malaysia’s energy sector, particularly as the industry transitions to a low-carbon future, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. (pic)
Gas Malaysia’s tariff hike to have positive impact on its spread
HIGHER gas costs would have a positive impact on Gas Malaysia Bhd’s spread and its retail margin, Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) analyst Tan Chi Wei noted in a research note yesterday.
Singapore public sector to cut waste by 30%, reduce energy, water use by 10% by 2030: Grace Fu
SINGAPORE — As part of Singapore’s efforts to build a more sustainable future, the public sector is aiming to cut the waste disposed of by each person by 30 per cent and reduce the sector’s overall energy and water use by 10 per cent by 2030.
Philippines needs to fast track passage of law on EVs
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines needs to fast track the passage of a law supporting the electric vehicles (EV) in the country to advance the barely surviving industry and meet government’s goal of increased EV usage.
Malaysia picks new chairman for state-run Petronas
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Reuters) – Malaysia has appointed Mohd Bakke Salleh as the chairman of state energy firm Petroleum Nasional Berhad (Petronas), the prime minister’s office said on Monday.
DOE: E-vehicles to make up 10% of registrations by 2040
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy sees electric vehicles (EVs) accounting for 10 percent of the total registered vehicles in the country by 2040.
Energy one-stop shop seen to eliminate red tape in power projects
SENATOR Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte‘s marching orders to concerned government agencies to ensure the full implementation of the streamlined permit process provided under the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (Evoss) Act.
Regulator maintains fuel tariff rate to assist with living costs
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has agreed to maintain the fuel tariff (Ft) rate at minus 0.1532 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) despite a rise in fuel costs and lower electricity demand due to travel restrictions.
