Dr M: Australia has asked Malaysia to revoke Lynas conditions
BANGKOK: Australia has expressed hope that Malaysia will revoke conditions imposed on the Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Lynas) rare earths processing plant at the Gebeng Industrial Estate in Kuantan. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said this was conveyed by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in their meeting at the 35th Asean Summit here on […]
Energy chief cites need to tap all energy sources
MANILA – Energy secretary Alfonso Cusi on Wednesday last week underscored the importance of tapping energy from all possible sources, including nuclear, as the country lacks adequate capacity to date. In his speech during the handover ceremony for the Official Phase 1 Mission Report of the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (NIR) Mission in Taguig City, Cusi […]
US partners with Việt Nam to build urban energy security
HCM CITY — The US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Friday announced a new project promoting urban energy security in Việt Nam at an event held in HCM City. The event was attended by USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick, USAID/Vietnam Mission Director Michael Greene, leaders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)’s Electricity and […]
Celebrating the Kingdom’s achievements in clean energy
Starting today Cambodia celebrates its achievements in adopting renewable energy with a series of events as part of Clean Energy Week 2019. Clean Energy Week 2019, held on Nov 1-7, is Cambodia’s biggest convention on clean energy with more than 30 events taking place across the capital. Students, energy developers, energy experts, and property developers […]
Top Thai energy firm PTT prepares IPO for retail unit
BANGKOK, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Thailand’s largest energy company PTT Pcl PTT.BK is in the process of filing for an initial public offering (IPO) for its retail unit, a top executive said on Friday. State-owned PTT’s retail unit, PTT Oil and Retail (PTTOR), which owns coffee shops and gas stations, is preparing for the float, PTTOR CEO Jiraphon Kawswat […]
Report: Water-fueled electric car prototype to be built in Malaysia by year’s end
KUCHING: Even before Malaysia’s flying car has lifted off, a news report yesterday said an automobile project has been launched in Peninsular Malaysia to develop an electric car that could be powered by water. Malay-daily Berita Harian reported that the prototype of the electric car, which is integrated with hydrogen fuel cells that uses water […]
Design key to managing demand for sustainable energy supply: Minister
Even as Singapore moves to green its fuel mix, the country should also see how its energy usage can be managed, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing yesterday. In charting Singapore’s progress towards a future with a sustainable, reliable and affordable supply of energy, managing energy demand was also important, Mr Chan said. […]
Singapore sees world’s first digital exchange platform for airlines to trade carbon credits
SINGAPORE – A global blockchain-based carbon exchange was launched on Wednesday (Oct 30), offering a marketplace for airlines and other corporate buyers to trade securitised carbon emissions. The new AirCarbon Exchange, by Singapore-based AirCarbon Pte Ltd, will provide a ready supply of credits, also called EEUs (eligible emission units), for those in the transportation industry […]
