Cambodia to import more clean power from Thailand in next 2 years
SINGAPORE – Cambodia plans to import over 600 megawatts (MW) of clean power from neighbouring Laos, Vietnam and Thailand, its energy minister Keo Rottanak told Reuters, increasing its contracted import capacity by over 50%.
Vietnam to amend national power plan to include nuclear energy
HANOI, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Vietnam will amend its national power development plan, known as PDP8, to include options for nuclear energy and hydrogen, the Minister of Industry and Trade said on Monday.
Philippines may terminate 50-plus solar projects for missing deadlines
The Philippines’ Department of Energy says that at least 105 renewable energy projects, including 53 solar projects, face termination for failing to comply with timelines.
PM urges stable electricity supply amid rising demand
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 19 emphasised the need for early preparations to ensure a stable and efficient electricity supply and national energy security, as Vietnam is advancing its industrialisation and modernisation efforts.
Vietnam to import electricity from Laos to meet domestic demand
The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently approved a pricing framework for importing electricity from Laos to Vietnam, which is set to take effect on December 31, 2025.
Higher biodiesel mandates in Indonesia to curb palm oil supplies, analyst says
Implementation of higher biodiesel mandates in Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, is likely to tighten supplies of the vegetable oil, a leading industry analyst said on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s weak grid a barrier to direct power purchase policy
Vietnam’s direct energy purchase policy could be a gamechanger in the push for renewable energy (RE) production in the coming years, but the government should ensure grid connectivity to accommodate a surge in capacity, according to energy analysts.
New energy law to allow for monthly oil price adjustment only
The Energy Ministry is drafting a new Energy Act that will put an end to basing domestic energy prices on global prices and allow any adjustments to oil prices just once a month.
