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.
Ministries support incentives for electric cars
Two ministries have voiced support for tax incentives for electric vehicles that dovetails with the government’s goal of reducing emissions.
Vietnam’s May coal imports decline
Vietnam’s coal imports nearly halved in May from a year earlier, as a steady rise in hydropower and renewable energy output pressured coal burn.
Cusi wants power grid operations back under gov’t
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi asked Congress to place the operations of the country’s power grids back under government control, as the government and grid operator clash over how to address the power supply problem.
Vietnam’s Offshore Wind Development Roadmap Report Launch
This roadmap provides strategic analysis of the offshore wind development potential in Vietnam, considering the opportunities and challenges under different growth scenarios. It is intended to provide evidence to support the Government of Vietnam in establishing policy, regulations, processes, and infrastructure to enable successful growth of this new industry.
