A roadmap to low carbon economy
LETTERS: As the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) kicked off in Madrid, it is time to revisit the Malaysian milestone on the Paris Climate Agreement effective 2016. Malaysia has achieved a 33 per cent carbon emission intensity of GDP reduction this year relative to 2005 levels towards targeted 45 per cent emission […]
Sabah to establish state energy commission next year
PAPAR, Dec 14 — The Sabah state government will table a bill to set up the state energy commission next year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. He said it was to follow the handover of Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) to the state government from Tenaga Nasional Berhad, expected to commence early […]
Modern, new power plants to boost GDP growth
Amid rising global uncertainties, the country’s economy remains strong and is projected to grow from 5.8 percent this year to 6.0 percent by 2021, according to a recent economic update from the World Bank. The sustained and inclusive economic growth of the country, the report said, would depend on the successful and timely implementation of […]
Meralco: 100% electrification of franchise area seen by 2020
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) hopes to achieve 100 percent electrification of its franchise area by 2020. Meralco senior vice president and head of networks Ronnie Aperocho said this initiative is in support of the distribution utility’s initiatives towards using more sustainable energy sources and highlights efforts on rural electrification, a point of […]
Capital city to reduce emissions, waste
HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment has outlined a plan to reduce air pollution in 2020. ‘Green Initiatives for Hà Nội’ will focus on air quality management, waste management, energy, urban planning, and green living with sustainable consumption. The department will develop an air monitoring network using low-cost air pollution sensors in selected areas of the city to provide […]
New Year price slash for B10, E20
The Energy Ministry plans to cut retail prices for biodiesel B10 and gasohol E20 by another one baht per litre during the New Year period to reduce fuel costs for Thais during the long holiday. The campaign will be effective from Dec 25 to Jan 10. At present, B10 and E20 cost 24.09 baht and […]
Wind power industry calls for additional 7 GW of wind energy to be installed in Thailand by 2037
The prospects for wind energy are promising in Thailand, which has the technical potential for onshore wind capacity of 13-17 GW. New regulation must be put in place to pave the way for the energy transition in Thailand and address issues that will challenge project development such as clear and ambitious targets, supportive and transparent […]
Vietnamese LNG works on politics and price
Vietnam will select future LNG suppliers for a projected spike in gas import demand based on geopolitics as well as economics, according to asset management firm Energy Capital Vietnam (ECV), which is dealing closely with the Hanoi government. The country’s demand is expected to rise to 31bn m³ by 2035, from 10bn m³ in 2019. […]
