How a South Korean Gas Project Got Caught up in the Myanmar Coup
Prior to the Tatmadaw’s illegitimate takeover of the elected government on February 1, 2021, South Korea and Myanmar had seen growing connections in various civil and governmental sectors, ranging from infrastructure to cultural exchange. One notable area of cooperation has been the Shwe Natural Gas Project, a large-scale natural gas extraction project in the Bay […]
Energy minister says no hike in basic electricity tariff for July-Dec 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — There will be no increase in basic electricity tariff for the July 1 to December 31 period as the government has agreed to fund the rebate of two sen/kWh involving an allocation of RM493 million, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
Ratch purchases Indonesian plants to replace capacity
Ratch Group Plc, Thailand’s largest private power generation firm by capacity, has stressed its recent acquisition of 2,045-megawatt (MW) coal-fired thermal power plants from PT Paiton Energy (PE) in Indonesia was appropriate given the scarcity of power generation assets for sale in the market.
Power plan revised to render market more competitive
The government this month requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to review and re-submit the Power Development Plan VIII as the scheme is geared towards speeding up establishment of a competitive electricity market.
Philippines sets out offshore wind energy roadmap
The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has launched an Offshore Wind Roadmap project with support from the World Bank Group (WBG).
Indonesia cuts geothermal target to additional 2,395 MW
The Indonesian government has announced details for PLN’s General Plan for the Provision of Electricity (RUPTL) for the period 2021-2030, substantially cutting the plans for geothermal capacity additions. The government continues to boost the development of new and renewable energy (EBT). In the preparation of PLN’s General Plan for the Provision of Electricity (RUPTL) for […]
Energy trilemma — ongoing challenge for power supply industry
THE energy trilemma, which is a challenge to balance environmental sustainability, energy security and energy equity, has been the ongoing challenge for the electricity supply industry, as moves to implement renewable energy (RE) should take those aspects into consideration.
Brunei hosts regional virtual meeting
As the 2021 ASEAN Chair, Brunei Darussalam is hosting the 39th Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) and its associated meetings at the International Convention Centre, which began yesterday via virtual platform and will run until Thursday.
