Thailand Eases Regulations for Solar Rooftop Installations

On December 27, 2024, the Thai Cabinet relaxed regulations on solar rooftop installations with the introduction of the Ministerial Regulation Re: Designation of Type, Kind, and Size of Factories (No. 3), B.E. 2567 (2024) (the “Ministerial Regulation”). The Ministerial Regulation does away with the need to obtain a factory license (commonly known as a Ror. Ngor. 4) […]
S’pore sets out plan to meet 2030 climate targets; energy imports, carbon capture among key efforts

SINGAPORE – For the first time, Singapore has publicly set out how it plans to cut emissions to meet its 2030 climate targets, with energy efficiency, carbon capture technology and clean energy imports expected to be among the most effective measures.
Indonesia wants more independent power plants under new energy plan

JAKARTA: Indonesia will rely more on private investors for its planned 71 gigawatt expansion in power capacity over the next decade, with the government to focus on transmission for renewable generation, the country’s energy minister said on Monday.
Gasoline prices up by over P1/liter Tuesday; diesel, kerosene by over P2/liter

Motorists will have to tighten their belts for another week, as fuel retailers on Monday announced a major pump price hike to mark the third straight week of upward adjustments.
Marcos signs into law bill promoting development of PH natural gas industry

President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law the measure promoting the development of the Philippine Natural Gas Industry.
Gasoline prices will not fluctuate much in 2025: expert

HÀ NỘI — Global gasoline prices will not fluctuate much in 2025, according to Đoàn Quyết Tiến, an expert from the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI).
Bursa Malaysia announces new renewable energy subsector classification

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia has added a ‘renewable energy’ (RE) subsector under its ‘energy’ and ‘utilities’ classifications to better categorise public listed companies (PLCs) operating in the RE space.
Petra identifies two energy-related priority economic deliverables under Asean chairmanship

PUTRAJAYA (Jan 13): The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) has identified two energy-related priority economic deliverables (PED) as key priorities under Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship in 2025.