DOE Expands Energy Labeling to 5 More Products

The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to expand the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) to include more products this year.
Australia, Singapore select 8 projects to reduce maritime emissions

[Singapore] Singapore and Australia have selected eight projects to fund in an effort to reduce emissions in maritime operations. The projects are set for completion within two years, said the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in a joint release on Wednesday (Mar 26).
Brunei must improve power efficiency and curb high consumption: PMO

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei is working to boost its power generation efficiency from the current rate of 28% to 50% by 2035, the Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office told the Legislative Council on Tuesday.
Sarawak Energy Commissions Malaysia’s First Utility-Scale BESS

Malaysia has marked a major milestone in its energy transition with the commissioning of its first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) by Sarawak Energy. The 60 MW/82 MWh BESS, which was first energized in December 2024, is located at the Sejingkat Power Plant site—soon to be phased out after operating since 1998.
NTU Singapore and Trinasolar Collaborate on AI-Powered Smart Energy Storage

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has partnered with Trinasolar, a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions, to develop advanced smart energy storage systems (ESS) aimed at enhancing efficiency, reliability, and economic viability in renewable energy applications.
SUNHOME to Debut Smart Residential Energy System for Global Markets in Thailand

BANGKOK, Feb. 25, 2025 /CNW/ — SUNHOME, a technology brand in smart residential energy sector, is set to unveil its latest innovations at a global launch event in Thailand on February 27. Under the theme “Bright Tomorrow Starts Today,” the event will introduce SUNHOME’s all-in-one comprehensive home energy system, marking a significant advancement in how households generate and manage energy.
Indonesia, ExxonMobil sign $10B agreement for CCS development

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ExxonMobil to advance the petrochemical sector and develop Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, with an estimated investment of US$10 billion.
Government commits to renewable energy growth as data centres multiply in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has 18 data centres with a total electricity demand of at least 800MW, and the number is expected to increase to 81 by 2035, says Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pic).