Vietnam identifies five provinces for large-scale nuclear power plants
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has identified five provinces in Vietnam as potential locations for large-scale nuclear power plants. These provinces are concentrated in the South Central, Central, and North Central regions.
Vietnam’s first LNG-fired power plant connects to national grid
Nhon Trach 3, part of Vietnam’s first LNG-fired power project Nhon Trach 3 & 4, connected to the national grid on Wednesday noon, according to project investor PV Power.
Vietnam Electricity receives 715 MW power plant from foreign investors as BOT contract ends
The 715 MW Phu My 2.2 gas-fired power plant, invested per the build-operate-transfer (BOT) format, was transferred to state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on Tuesday.
Government announces launch of massive solar project to meet growing demand: ‘A steady and reliable power supply’
The world’s biggest solar power and battery project just kicked off construction in the Philippines, marking a major step toward a clean energy-dominated future in Southeast Asia, reported Clean Technica. This massive project will bring stable, affordable power to millions while cutting air pollution.
Cambodia’s total installed power capacity rises to 5,044 MWs in 2024
PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Cambodia’s total installed power capacity surged to 5,044 megawatts (MWs) in 2024, an increase of 8.49 percent from 4,649 MWs in 2023, Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) Chairman Yim Viseth said here on Monday.
Thailand considers cutting free public lighting to lower power bills
Currently, local administrative bodies and departments responsible for highways and rural roads are exempt from paying for public lighting, a cost shouldered by the government amounting to several billion baht annually. This expenditure has become a significant financial burden.
Decoding Malaysia’s new electricity tariff plan
THERE has been a lot of pushback on the recent proposal to raise the base tariff for electricity in Peninsular Malaysia in the second half of the year, which means higher bills especially for commercial and industrial users.
PEA clarifies on supply of electricity to border areas of neighbouring countries
Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has reaffirmed that its electricity sales to Myanmar are conducted in strict accordance with a 1996 Cabinet resolution, which authorises the supply of electricity to border villages of neighbouring countries.
