Indonesia runs early tests to produce palm oil petrol
Indonesia has conducted early tests to produce petrol made from palm oil, its energy ministry said on Tuesday, as it seeks to expand use of the vegetable oil in its energy sector.
Gulf to co-develop Mekong River hydropower project
Gulf Energy Development Plc has teamed up with a Chinese state enterprise to co-develop the 770-megawatt Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos on the Mekong River. The plant, which is based on run-of-the-river hydroelectric technology, should not impact water volume in the river, according to Gulf’s statement.
The World Bank (WB) recommended 20 actions for Vietnam’s offshore wind power
The World Bank (WB) recommended 20 actions for the successful development of Vietnam’s offshore wind energy industry. According to the report “Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap for Vietnam”, carried out by the entity from February to October 2020, Vietnam will have around 450 large offshore wind turbines by 2035, which will be installed in almost 10 […]
Chinese Firms Stalling on Myanmar Solar Power Projects
Myanmar’s military regime is not pushing enough or not pushing at all the Chinese firms who are contracted to start solar power production, despite the fact that they are several months behind schedule, said critics.
Solar Philippines’ SPNEC looking to develop 10 GW
Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (PSE:SPNEC), the recently listed subsidiary of solar developer Solar Philippines, on Tuesday shared plans for asset-for-share swaps with its parent to enable SPNEC to develop 10 GW of solar projects.
CKPower to double renewable energy generating capacity in three years
CK Power Plc (CKP), one of the region’s largest producers of renewables-based electricity, has announced its plan to more than double its output in the next three years, reflecting the rapid global shift to renewables-based electricity.
Thailand’s Banpu to buy 50 MW of solar parks in Vietnam
Thai energy company Banpu PCL (BKK:BANPU) today said it has agreed to acquire the companies holding a 50-MW portfolio of two solar parks in Vietnam in a deal worth USD 26.7 million (EUR 23.6m).
Gulf moves into Chiang Mai energy
Gulf Energy Development Plc, Thailand’s largest private power producer by capital market, has acquired Chiang Mai Waste To Energy Co to operate an electricity generation facility as it aims to boost the renewable energy business and tackle increasing amounts of garbage.
