Indonesia eyes massive investments in renewable power
The Indonesian government estimates that total investment of up to $1,043 billion will be needed to develop new power plants fuelled by renewable energy to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2060. The Southeast Asian nation is currently heavily reliant on coal for power generation.
Electrification to decarbonise Singapore’s energy system
During the Future of the Grid summit, a panel comprising representatives from energy generators, consulting firms, investors, and smart energy solutions providers, discussed various measures that can be implemented to help Singapore reduce its reliance on natural gas and decarbonise its economy.
Malaysia Airlines flies maiden flight with sustainable aviation fuel
Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) flew its maiden flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) recently, in partnership with Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PetDag) and Neste Oyj, marking its commitment to make SAF as the cleaner and more viable energy option for regular flights by 2025.
Petronas and Malaysia Airlines team up to complete first historic flight using sustainable aviation fuel
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) recently completed its inaugural flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in partnership with Petronas Dagangan Berhad (PDB), which has initiated various efforts towards overall decarbonisation and diversification of its production portfolio.
Vietnam poised to resume nuclear project a decade after Fukushima
Vietnam says it will proceed with a project to build a 10-megawatt nuclear research reactor with Russian help, a move seen as a new step toward reviving plans to build nuclear power plants a decade after the Fukushima disaster.
PT Apexindo hopeful for more geothermal contracts in Indonesia
Indonesian drilling company PT Apexindo Pratama Duta Tbk (APEX) recorded a lower land rig utilization level this year compared to 2020. As of October 2021, APEX’s land rig utilization is at 1% while in 2020 its utilization is 4%, so a news piece by Kontan.
TotalEnergies offers solar solution to local garment manufacturers
TotalEnergies and Vanco Industries have teamed up to install 750kWp of rooftop solar in Cambodia’s Kandal province. Vanco is part of the Dakota Group of Companies. It supplies garments to Swedish fashion chain H&M, which has pledged to cut emissions 56 percent by 2030 and become climate positive ten years later.
Thai Energy Giant Lines Up $200 Million for U.S. Renewable Push
Banpu Power Pcl, a Thai power producer, is doubling down on its U.S.-led growth strategy by pledging to invest at least $200 million in renewable energy projects to add to its existing shale gas and electricity portfolios.
