Renewable energy trading in Singapore runs on blockchain
The Singapore Power Group (SP) has initiated a marketplace, powered by blockchain, for renewable energy certificates (RECs). In a statement, the utilities provider said the blockchain-based platform, which was unveiled at the ASEAN Energy Business Forum, will help SP increase transparency and efficiency in its processes in REC transactions. Samuel Tan, chief digital officer at […]
ASEAN regasification capacity to grow 77% in next decade
ingapore — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is likely to add nearly 77% in regasification capacity over the next decade as member countries build LNG import terminals to meet growing energy demand, according to data from the ASEAN Council on Petroleum. The growth in Southeast Asia’s regasification capacity will be both in terms […]
Getting the green light to mitigate impact of climate change
THE United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently published its special report on global warming, sending a strong warning both to world leaders and to all of us. We need rapid and unprecedented changes to our habits if we are to avoid major environmental, economic and social damage. While the timeframe may be […]
Power Trip: Southeast Asia’s bumpy journey to a low carbon economy
A new report on Asean’s energy landscape launched at the Asia Clean Energy Summit in Singapore takes a critical look at the barriers and drivers at the heart of the region’s transition to a low carbon economy. Singapore, 31 October, 2018—A new ground-breaking study launched today by Eco-Business puts a spotlight on Southeast Asia’s transition […]
Socio-Economic Benefits of a Sustainable Energy Future in Southeast Asia
IRENA’s commitment to supporting a sustainable energy transition in Southeast Asia will be showcased during the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) starting next week. Various, high-level events throughout the week will offer insight and knowledge across a broad range of topics related to renewables in the region, including policy-making, finance and investments, off-grid solutions and […]
Nuclear power points way to green future
Nation’s energy policy shifts from coal to advanced reactors Twenty years ago, China had just three nuclear power reactors. Today, it has 38, with 19 more under construction. The country accounts for more than half the new nuclear power investment globally and is expected by 2030 to pass the United States, which has led the […]
European Green Energy SMEs Eyeing Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia
About 40 European companies from 15 different European Union (EU) Member States will embark on a week-long Green Energy Technologies business mission to Indonesia and Singapore. Singapore, Singapore, October 17, 2018 –(PR.com)– On 28 October, about 40 European companies from 15 different European Union (EU) Member States will embark on a week-long Green Energy Technologies […]
Climate change and sustainable development issues: arguments and policy initiatives
