Sarawak govt steps in to revive 23 delayed Rural Electrification Scheme projects
KUCHING, June 29 — Sarawak Utilities Ministry has stepped in to revive all 23 Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) projects located mainly in the northern region of the state which are significantly behind schedule. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom today said that this move was part of the Sarawak government’s efforts to fulfill its […]
Gas Malaysia posts RM6.9b in revenue
AN INCREASE in gas volume sold to customers and two gas tariff revisions that were implemented in January and July 2019, continue to contribute positively towards Gas Malaysia Bhd’s financial position. For the period under review, Gas Malaysia recorded revenue of RM6.89 billion compared to RM6.23 billion recorded in the preceding year.
Mekong Under Great Threat
Water levels in Southeast Asia’s largest river may be at its lowest in a century. Low rainfall, high temperatures and poor dam regulations are contributing to a historic low at the Mekong, affecting lives, the region’s agriculture and fishing industries and leading to rapidly drying taps.
Peninsular Malaysia reportedly among foremost beneficiaries of electricity relief
KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): Peninsular Malaysia is reportedly among the foremost beneficiaries of government measures to overcome the economic downturn due to Covid-19, in particular the highest rebate for electricity bills covering several sectors and all households in Southeast Asia and the world.
Malaysia palm plantations urge government to let foreign workers return
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian palm plantations have urged the government to let foreign workers return, warning of severe damage to the palm-oil industry if it is not granted an exemption from a hiring freeze. The Malaysian Estate Owners’ Association implored the government in a statement on Friday to consider the survival and sustainability of the sector and […]
Pertamina’s fuel sales rise as Indonesia eases virus curbs
JAKARTA, June 27 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s state oil and gas company PT Pertamina said on Saturday its average daily fuel sales has risen to 114,000 kilolitres since June 8 amid gradual easing of coronavirus-related restrictions on movement. That represents a 10% increase from average daily sales during a period when some Indonesian cities imposed semi-lockdowns due […]
DOE to draft auction terms for power reserves procurement
The Department of Energy (DOE) has created a technical working group (TWG) that shall guide it in the formulation of auction terms under the competitive selection process (CSP) for the procurement of ancillary services (AS) or reserves for the country’s power system.
Fluence ‘reveals’ 500+MW contracted portfolio in unnamed Southeast Asia territory
Fluence has announced that it has been contracted to deliver a large tranche of projects in Southeast Asia, but has agreed with its customer not to reveal yet which country they will be located in. The portfolio will apparently be more than 500MW of energy storage systems that will “rapidly come to life across an entire […]
