Govt drops green energy levy to spur uptake among consumers
IN a renewed push to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition, the government will exempt the 1.6% Renewable Energy Fund (KWTBB) surcharge on electricity sourced through certified green energy schemes, starting 1 August 2025.
Petrolimex to pilot E10 biofuel sales in HCM City from August 1
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) is set to pilot the sales of E10 biofuel at its stations in the pre-merger areas of Ho Chi Minh City starting August 1, according to Tran Ngoc Nam, member of the Board of Directors and Deputy General Director of Petrolimex.
Asean Centre for Energy must study low-carbon options for regional power grid: experts
The idea for an interconnected Asean Power Grid (APG) may be more than two decades old, but the time is ripe for an in-depth study to be conducted on its decarbonisation pathways, say experts. “Asean has to give the mandate to the Asean Centre for Energy (ACE) to undertake such a study,” said Professor Woo Wing […]
Cambodia, Korea Begin Landmark Carbon Market Partnership
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia and South Korea have jointly launched a landmark authorized carbon reduction initiative under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement—marking a milestone in international climate cooperation and a major step in Cambodia’s carbon market ambitions. The project is also South Korea’s first overseas initiative using the agreement’s internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMO) […]
Weichai Power Launches Singapore’s First 100% Biodiesel Research Harbour Ship
Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- The President 100, a 16-metre harbour ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), was officially launched in Singapore. The vessel is equipped with two Weichai WP13C450-18BF marine engines and two CCFJ20J-W5BF generator sets, providing the core propulsion system for this milestone project.
Indonesia finalizing climate targets in Second NDC plan
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is finalizing its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) climate targets, focusing on emission reductions in the energy, forestry, waste, agriculture, and marine sectors.
Singapore Backs Carbon Capture To Cut Power Sector Emissions
Singapore is ramping up efforts to cut emissions from its power sector by funding new research into carbon capture and storage (CCS). The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has chosen five proposals from three local power companies — Keppel, PacificLight Power, and YTL PowerSeraya — to receive co-funding for feasibility studies focused on CCS technologies.
Thailand set to finally embrace nuclear power
A proposal to install small modular reactors (SMRs) in Thailand looks set to gain momentum amid corporate interest in using the technology to ensure stable power supplies and support the national plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
