Myanmar faces increased power outages as electricity production falls below 2,000 MW
At the start of 2025, Myanmar’s electricity production fell below 2,000 megawatts per day, leading to an increase in power outages compared to previous periods, according to the Ministry of Electric Power and reports from Yangon residents.
PacificLight Power to build $1b hydrogen-ready power plant on Jurong Island by 2029
SINGAPORE – A hydrogen-compatible natural gas power plant built by local electricity generator PacificLight Power on Jurong Island will begin operations in 2029.
Thailand cuts electricity prices to alleviate public burden
As the new year begins, Thailand’s newly adopted electricity prices remain high, averaging THB 4.15 per kilowatt-hour (about USD 0.12). Although this marks a slight reduction compared to 2024, the price remains above 4 Baht, and the future trend is still uncertain, especially as the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) faces unresolved massive debt […]
Grid investments, electricity planning and sectoral reform needed to decarbonise Malaysia’s energy sector
While Malaysia has pledged an ambitious 70 per cent renewable energy target by 2050, mobilising investments in the grid and utilising “quick wins” may be key to realising goals while awaiting sectoral reforms.
Myanmar power output dims by one-third under junta rule
Blackouts have become common across Myanmar, where electricity generation has plunged by at least a third since the 2021 coup d’état — a drop that analysts say due to economic mismanagement.
Vietnam to deploy offshore wind power project for export to Singapore from 2030
Vietnam and Singapore aim to deploy an offshore wind power project, that will export electricity from the former to the latter, from 2030, top officials agreed.
Revised Electricity Law passed: cross-subsidies to be phased out gradually
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a revised Electricity Law focusing on fair pricing, renewable energy oversight, and a phased roadmap to eliminate cross-subsidies.
Philippine distribution utility streamlines net-metering permits
The Philippines Energy Regulatory Commission has permitted local utility More Power to create a one-stop shop for processing net-metering and distributed energy resources (DER) applications. The initiative is set to benefit consumers in Iloilo City, Central Negros and Tagbilaran, Bohol.
