Decarbonising South East Asia
Renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil-fuelled generation in most of the world and renewables offer a faster and cheaper way to increase access to affordable clean energy for millions of people. South and South East Asia’s (1) growing economies can shift from their current carbon-intensive pathways to renewable energy to fuel economic growth, boost […]
Thailand tops UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) rank in ASEAN
BANGKOK, 1 July 2019 (NNT) – The Prime Minister is satisfied with the latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ranking where Thailand’s is in 40th place and the highest placed country in ASEAN. Deputy Government Spokesman Lt Gen Werachon Sukondhapatipak said the Prime Minister has acknowledged and is satisfied with Thailand’s latest position on the UN […]
Toyota ready to invest IDR28.3 trillion: minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartarto said that the Japanese automotive company, Toyota, is ready to disburse funds amounting to Rp28.3 trillion over the next four years. The Toyota investment plan is related to the new government policies, which encourage the development of electric vehicles. “Well, that will be listed in the two […]
Sapura Energy wins RM1 bil contracts in Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia
KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Energy Bhd has secured 10 new contracts for its engineering and construction and drilling segments worth RM1 billion across Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and Australia, including Sapura Energy’s first offshore wind farm contract. In addition, the company has been selected for a frame agreement with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) for fixed offshore structure […]
DoST to build ship powered by renewables
The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) is working on the construction of a hybrid trimaran, a ship designed to generate power from ocean waves, which is expected to be delivered in 2020. Rachel Habana, senior science research specialist at DoST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research, and Development (PCIEERD) said the hybrid […]
Linde plans $1.4 bln Singapore expansion, signs Exxon supply deal
SINGAPORE, June 25 (Reuters) – Industrial gases group Linde said on Tuesday it will spend $1.4 billion to boost its Singapore gasification facilities to support the planned expansion of Exxon Mobil Corp’s nearby integrated refining complex. The investment will enable Linde’s facility on Jurong Island to supply additional hydrogen and synthesis gas to Exxon’s Singapore […]
Paying it forward: Malaysia Airlines passengers can offset their carbon emissions soon
PETALING JAYA, June 25 — So we’ve all heard about refusing single-use plastics or taking shorter showers to reduce your carbon footprint. But what about voluntarily paying for the emissions caused by the flight you are on as you tick exciting holiday destinations off your bucket list? Here’s one for environmentally conscious travellers: Malaysia Airlines […]
White paper on Malaysia’s energy future aimed at achieving Paris Agreement pledge
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is spearheading an industry-wide study with various agencies to develop an Oil, Gas, Energy and Environment White Paper on Malaysia’s Future Energy Landscape. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the study supported Malaysia’s aspirations to be a low-carbon economy with a blueprint on energy policies that will stimulate action towards […]
