Cambodia scraps plans for Mekong hydropower dams
A Cambodian government decision to postpone building new hydropower dams on the Mekong river has been welcomed by campaigners, who say it will provide welcome relief to the tens of thousands of people whose livelihood depend upon its rich resources.
S’pore isn’t slacking on climate action — she simply can’t afford to
“Climate change may seem abstract and distant for many of us, but it is one of the gravest challenges facing humankind.” That’s how Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong described climate change during his National Day Rally in 2019 when one-third of his speech was dedicated to this issue.
Cambodia puts plans for mainstream Mekong dams on hold for 10 years
PHNOM PENH – Electricity-starved Cambodia will not develop new hydropower dams on the Mekong River for the next 10 years, a senior energy official said on Wednesday, as it reviews its policy to seek energy from coal, natural gas and solar. The decision means that neighboring Laos, which has opened two new dams on the mainstream Mekong […]
Focusing on effectively exploiting renewable energy sources
NDO – The exploitation and application of RE to create electricity supply is now a common trend in many countries around the world, aiming to ensure energy security and sustainable development. It is also a solution to gradually eliminate power sources using traditional fuels that generate gas emissions and negatively affect the living environment and peoples’ […]
Investors develop wind power projects to enjoy good prices
If Vietnam can create reasonable policies and keep strict control over the development, it may become an emerging market in the wind power industry. There is a ‘wind power rush’ in Mekong River Delta as many investors race against the clock to set up wind power projects to be able to enjoy the selling price […]
B.Grimm acquires major stake in Angthong Power
B.Grimm Power Plc has acquired a 70% stake in Angthong Power Co, a gas-fired power plant under the small power producer scheme, for 2.52 billion baht. The company purchased the stake in the power plant, with a 123-megawatt capacity, from its Redman Pacific Holding Pte through wholly owned subsidiary B.Grimm Power Chonburi Co.
National Renewable Energy Committee holds 3rd coordination meeting
The National Renewable Energy Committee organized its 3rd coordination meeting (1/2020) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Chairman of the committee and Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing, its deputy Chairmen Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Aung Thu and Union Minister for Education Dr Myo Thein Gyi; and committee members.
Thailand’s Prisons to be Fitted with Solar Panels to Conserve Energy
The Justice ministry has announced solar panels will be installed at all 143 prisons throughout the country. Above all in a bid to reduce their electricity costs. The Corrections Department was found to have not paid the power bills in full in 2019, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said on Sunday. According to Mr Somsak, the department in fiscal […]
