IFC and LOGOS partner to develop green logistics hub, drive economic activity in Indonesia
Indonesia will benefit from a major green investment in the logistics sector that’s set to address a critical infrastructure gap, at the same time creating jobs and supporting a recovery in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy amid the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sharp Energy Solutions completes 50MW solar project in Vietnam
Sharp Energy Solutions has finalised its latest PV project in Vietnam, taking its total installed solar capacity in the country to 340MWdc. Located in Binh Dinh province, the 50MWdc installation will have a power generation capacity of 82,506MWh/year.
US to help Vietnam develop clean energy
The U.S.’s official aid agency has signed an agreement with national utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) for rooftop solar power generation.
PEA granted 30% of EEC power provision via quota
Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), the state power distribution arm, has announced it was given a quota to produce 30% of total power capacity in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) until 2037 under the PEA’s renewable power generation development plan.
Myanmar more use of LPG, locally produced oil for cooking
Myanmar President Orders Mining Firms to Publish Contracts, Boosting Transparency
YANGON — Myanmar’s president has instructed the government, state-owned enterprises and private companies involved in the country’s extractive sector to publicly disclose any contracts from Jan. 1.
Indonesia 2020 coal consumption estimated at 140-145 mln tonnes- official
JAKARTA, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s domestic coal consumption is estimated at 140-145 million tonnes this year, Dodik Ariyanto, an official at the energy ministry, told a virtual conference on Tuesday.
China and Japan ‘risk missing’ $205bn ASEAN renewables opportunity
TOKYO — The prospects for keeping global temperatures in check seemed to be brightening as more than 70 heads of state gathered virtually over the weekend to mark the fifth anniversary of the Paris climate accord.
