Greener and deeper Singapore in the works, with more vibrant CBD
Plans for a greener and deeper Singapore were unveiled by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) at a Draft Master Plan exhibition in March. The plans include a new 50km Greater Rustic Coast running along the northern coast, as well as district-level underground projects. The Master Plan is a statutory land-use plan that guides Singapore’s development […]
WB and GIF support Vietnam in Solar Pilot Auction Program
The Governing Council of the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF) has approved a fund US$ 1.5 million for supporting the World Bank (WB) and the Vietnamese Government to implement the Solar Pilot Auction Program. According to The GIF in coordination with the Energy Department of WB will help Vietnam to design and build the Auction Program […]
Chevron returns to Australia fuel retail with $288 million Puma Energy asset buy
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Chevron Corp’s Australian unit on Thursday said it would buy the domestic commercial and retail fuels business of Puma Energy for A$425 million ($288 million), marking a return to the country’s fuel distribution market.
Myanmar Govt to Develop Offshore Gas With Total, Woodside and Local Company
YANGON—The state-run Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise signed agreements for gas production Monday with a joint venture that includes domestic company MPRL E&P Co., Woodside Energy from Australia and French energy giant Total. The agreements cover production at offshore gas block A-6, which is located some 80 km west of Pathein Township in Ayeyarwady Region […]
LNG project in the Philippines put on hold
According to Reuters, plans to construct a US$2 billion LNG project in the Philippines have been put on hold by backers CNOOC Gas and Power and Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. Reuters reports that the Tanglawan LNG hub venture was supposed to have a capacity of 2.2 million tpy, with startup targeted by 2023. In order […]
Malaysia selects IDT’s proof of concept for intelligent street lights
In Malaysia, the Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) has partnered with IDT to conduct a smart city pilot. The pilot includes validating the advantages of intelligent street lighting in reducing energy consumption, supporting smart city applications and making lights more interactive for residents. The two parties are conducting two intelligent street lighting […]
Lao officials learning benefits of biogas supported by Chinese gov’t
VIENTIANE, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — Lao government officials are learning the numerous benefits of biogas during a course in capital Vientiane supported by China’s Ministry of Commerce. The opening ceremony of a biogas pit was held on Wednesday in Xaythany district, Lao capital Vientiane and chaired by Vice-chairman of the Laos-China Cooperation Commission under Lao […]
Blockchain payment network Terra expands to Singapore with former Uber exec in leadership
Terra, blockchain payment network that offers a price-stable cryptocurrency, has marked its expansion to Singapore with the appointment of Rahul Abrol –Uber’s former APAC Head of Strategy– as Head of International and Strategy. The new venture in Singapore will be its Southeast Asia hub; it will also hire locals to drive localisation. It plans to […]
