Vulnerable to climate change, ASEAN needs more investment into green infrastructure
MANILA – Over the next five years, ASEAN will need US$157 billion in annual infrastructure investment, but projects need to be “climate-proofed” to mitigate the region’s vulnerability to natural disasters and climate change, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Due to Southeast Asia’s geographical diversity — long coastlines, a large number of archipelagos, and […]
‘Unbundling’ oil prices is not regulatory, DOE official says
The Department of Energy (DOE) is firm in its position requiring oil companies to “unbundle” or reveal the details of how pump prices of petroleum products are adjusted. In a chance interview on the sidelines of 7th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit in Pasay City on Wednesday, Energy Assistant Secretary Leonido Pulido III said “asking of […]
New research office to boost Singapore’s climate science capabilities: Masagos
SINGAPORE — The Government will set up a new office to strengthen Singapore’s capabilities in climate science, Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli said on Wednesday (July 17). The new Climate Science Research Programme Office, set up under the Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS), will lead and drive efforts to formulate Singapore’s national […]
No electricity tariff hike until December, says Yeo
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be no hike in electricity tariffs for all categories of domestic users, as well as commercial and industries, for the period between July to December this year. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said based on the imbalance cost pass through (ICPT) mechanism, the cost of […]
Dr M: Malaysia has the right to reclaim money from CPP
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has the right to reclaim money from China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Ltd (CPP), as the company was paid more than the work completed for two pipeline projects, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The Prime Minister said the RM1bil that was seized from the company was because it had not carried out work as […]
Myanmar looks to fund grid investment with huge electricity rate hike
Myanmar has increased its electricity rates this month for both residents and businesses for the first time in five years in a move designed to fund investment in the sector and meet rising demand. Electricity rates in Myanmar have been the lowest in the ASEAN region, which in the long run appeared to be financially […]
Energy dep’t seeking comment on smart grid policy circular
THE Department of Energy (DoE) is asking interested parties to comment on a draft circular that provides a national policy framework for smart grids and a “roadmap” for distribution utilities. The move comes as distribution utilities have come up with their own initiatives to introduce smart grids that use innovative technologies to modernize the electric […]
DOE finalizing smart grid policy
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) is finalizing the country’s smart grid policy and roadmap to help further bring down power rates and to address modern challenges in the power sector. The DOE has issued the draft department circular titled “Providing a National Smart Grid Policy Framework for the Philippine Electric Power Industry […]
