Brunei offers to export 12-18 LNG cargoes annually to Bangladesh under 10-year contract
The Sultanate of Brunei has offered to export 12-18 LNG (liquefied natural gas) cargoes to Bangladesh under a long term contract of 10 years, with an option to extend the deal for five more years.
Solar energy boosts commitment to sustainability
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam’s (BIBD) new 60kWh photovoltaic (PV) system, inaugurated yesterday, marks a significant stride in the bank’s journey towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. As the first financial institution in Bandar Seri Begawan to install rooftop solar panels, BIBD demonstrates its commitment to a greener and more resilient future for Brunei.
Brunei’s path towards a circular economy
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Datuk Seri Setia Dr Abdul Manaf Metussin shared that Brunei Darussalam is making significant strides towards establishing a circular economy through government policies, waste management strategies, public education efforts, international collaborations, and private sector participation.
UBD and OXGRIN Sign Groundbreaking MoU to Enhance Research Collaboration on Ammonia Technologies for Zero-Carbon Hydrogen Production
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) commences a significant collaboration with Oxford Green Innotech (OXGRIN) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainable energy technologies. This event took place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at UBD, where Vice Chancellor Dr. Hazri bin Haji Kifle represented the university, while OXGRIN was represented by […]
Project SINAR launched
The implementation of the Project Sustainable Integration of Natural and Renewable Energy (Project SINAR) is poised to bolster Brunei’s shift towards a cleaner energy landscape while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
New hybrid SUV debuts in Brunei
Maju Motors Sdn Bhd, the authorised distributor of BYD in Brunei hosted the media launch of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Super Hybrid. The new model is the first BYD vehicle to feature the company’s latest DMi (dual mode intelligence) technology, which combines a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system with a 1.1-litre per kilometre.
Brunei’s GDP grows, boosted by oil and gas
Brunei Darussalam’s gross domestic product (GDP), at constant prices, grew at 6.0 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, driven by a 7.7-per-cent increase in the oil and gas (O&G) sector and a 4.5-per-cent increase in the non-O&G sector, the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (JPES) said in a statement.
