Indonesia secures US$60mil for solar project

JAKARTA: Standard Chartered, Germany’s development finance institution DEG and France’s Proparco have announced a US$60mil investment to fund the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Indonesia.
Indonesia Awards Oil and Gas Blocks to Boost Reserves

Indonesia awarded five oil and gas blocks to companies, its energy ministry said on Wednesday, as it attempts to replenish its oil and gas reserves and improve its energy security.
Danantara backs domestic energy transition to cut LPG reliance

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Danantara Investment Management Agency will provide funding for the dimethyl ether (DME) project aimed at decreasing LPG imports, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Todotua Pasaribu stated.
DTI secures Japanese investment to strengthen PH energy security

Four Japanese firms are set to invest Php 23.5 billion in the Philippines, with a portion of the funds directed toward renewable energy projects. In a Philippine Star report, among the firms with investment plans is Sumitomo Corporation, which is looking to expand its investments in renewable energy as part of the Philippine government’s push […]
Enhancing the nation”s oil security
Thailand should develop a strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) to enhance oil security amidst global supply disruptions.
Malaysia’s push for data centres could strain power and water supplies, warn experts

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s drive to attract data centre investments worth billions of dollars could strain its water and electricity supplies in the coming years, say experts, particularly in industrialised states like Selangor and Johor.
Philippines’ Negros Occidental To Install Solar Panels Across Seven Capitol Facilities

The provincial government of Negros Occidental plans to install a total of 1,270 kilowatts (KW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across seven main facilities of the Capitol this year.
Singapore seeks to balance emissions and security

Energy insecurity has become an increasing concern for a number of countries, but Singapore’s position is uniquely challenging.