Feasibility study underway for connecting Sarawak, West Malaysia’s power grid
The Malaysian National Energy Company (TNB) is conducting a feasibility study to connect the electricity grids of Sarawak and West Malaysia as part of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). This initiative has the potential to enhance renewable energy supply in the region. However, investment in Southeast Asian regional grids remains relatively low, attributed partly to […]
Philippines’ DOE approves 19 key projects for grid assessment through NGCP
The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines has approved 19 energy projects for grid assessment through the national grid corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
Mitsubishi Power to retrofit Darajat geothermal power plant in Indonesia
Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI), has received a turnkey contract from Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II, Ltd (SEG), a geothermal power producer in Indonesia, for the retrofit of Unit 3 at its Darajat geothermal power plant in Java. Mitsubishi Power will upgrade the steam turbine and related equipment, […]
Work on new hydrogen-enabled power plant in Singapore begins
SINGAPORE – Work has officially begun on an $800 million power plant that has the capability to use hydrogen to generate electricity, as part of a push to utilise the fuel to reach Singapore’s net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050.
ASEAN power grid could create new jobs, bring investments to energy sector: Study
SINGAPORE – The Asean power grid would have many benefits for countries in the region other than providing green electricity, including the creation of new jobs, reduced air pollution, and significant investments generated for the energy sector.
Thailand yet to finalise terms of multilateral clean power deal with Singapore
SINGAPORE, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Thailand is yet to finalise terms of an extension to a multilateral deal with Singapore to import hydropower from Laos through Malaysia and Thailand, Thai and Singapore government officials told Reuters.
Singapore could expand SE Asia’s biggest BESS and flow battery, launches VPP push
Singapore’s government and Energy Market Authority (EMA) have announced power sector and grid enhancements, including a possible expansion of Southeast Asia’s biggest battery storage plant.
Central Vietnam LNG-to-power project adds terminal to host 90,000-ton vessels
Quang Tri province in central Vietnam has been allowed to add a terminal that can accommodate vessels of up to 90,000 tons to serve the 1,500-MW LNG-fired power project (LNG Hai Lang Power Center).
