The route to a zero carbon Indonesia
With the nation among the world’s top ten greenhouse gas emitting states, energy analysts from three policy advisories have spelled out how Jakarta could hit net zero by mid century rather than 2070, as currently planned. However, the energy transition would require uncharacteristically long term thinking.
Enterprize Energy launches first floating lidar survey in Vietnam
Enterprize Energy commissioned geo-data specialist Fugro and local partner PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSE) to install the first floating LiDAR survey technology in Vietnamese waters at the site of the 3.4GW Thang Long offshore windfarm. This is the first time such technology has been used in Vietnam.
ADB secures 144MW Vietnamese financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured a $116m (€95.1m) green loan to build and operate three 48MW wind farms, totaling 144 MW, in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam.
Several geothermal areas to open for direct applications in the Philippines
Following the third round of the Philippines Department of Energy’s open and competitive selection process (OCSP3), several geothermal and hydropower project in so-called pre-determined areas (PD) will be made available for direct applications.
Sweden Alumni Network in Cambodia discuss renewable energy for sustainable business
According to a recent update from The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh, renewable energy for sustainable business was the theme for this year’s gathering of the Sweden Alumni Network in Cambodia (SANCam).
AFD provides US$100 million green credit to Vietnam
The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has signed an agreement to receive a long-term US$100 million credit line for environmental protection, climate change response and green growth as part of French development agency AFD’s Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Energy Finance (SUNREF) initiative.
Sembcorp targets 10GW of installed renewables capacity by 2025
A new strategic plan from Sembcorp Industries will see the Singapore-based energy company aim to increase its renewables capacity almost fourfold to 10GW by 2025.
Cambodians displaced by dam struggle to retain their identity
“My ancestors are buried here,” 23-year-old Yem Thavdy points to a spot on the Sesan River, a tributary of the Mekong in Cambodia’s northern province of Stung Treng. She rows the boat across an expanse that was land before the US$781 million Lower Sesan 2 dam flooded it in 2017.
