Govt raises P257B from fuel-marking
The government generated more than P257 billion in duties and taxes through its fuel marking program, data released by the Department of Finance (DOF) on Monday showed.
PH expected to hit biofuel blend goal with new policy tweaks
An updated policy on the accreditation of biofuel producers might enable the Philippines to meet the mandated 10-percent blend for gasoline and eventually cut its demand for the fuel, according to the Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) and the Foreign Agricultural Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Philippines revamps biofuels compliance rules
The Philippine Department of Energy (DoE) has tightened biofuels accreditation and reporting requirements, in a move aiming to boost transparency of trade and blending.
Russia is promoting natural gas to Southeast Asia as an ‘eco-friendly’ fuel
The world’s second largest gas producer is heavily marketing the fossil fuel as a clean alternative to coal to meet Southeast Asia’s growing energy needs — just as the significance of natural gas as a bridge fuel is called into question.
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.
