Vietnam PM wants to manage solar projects
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) propose suitable management solutions for solar power projects to ensure national security. The Government Office released the directive to the MPI, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant agencies after local media reported that a Thai investor acquired solar power […]
Power plant delayed by Covid-19 travel bans
The first phase of a $380 million heavy fuel oil power plant in Kandal province’s Lvea Em district has been further delayed due to travel restrictions imposed to curve Covid-19, a Ministry of Mines and Energy senior official told The Post. Its General Department of Energy director-general Victor Jona said the delay would not materially affect […]
Vietnam discussed potential cooperation in renewable energy sector with Sweden
he Swedish ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe says that the latest discussion with Vietnam regarding potential collaboration enhancing climate smart solutions in energy sector is going forward, on 17 June 2020. The statement said: “Excellent workshop yesterday together with Vice Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong in Hanoi to discuss Sweden-Vietnam potential cooperation […]
CPF promotes biogas production across its farms and processing plants in Thailand
Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) is geared towards renewable energy consumption through biogas production at all pig farms in Thailand for long-term energy security as well as maximum energy efficiency under the Circular Economy concept.
Fomca welcomes TNB rebates, wants tariff block structure reviewed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca), while welcoming the Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik Tambahan scheme, has requested the government to also review the tariff block structure on the grounds that the current one is outdated. Fomca chief operation officer T. Saravanan said the current block punishes the consumers if the consumption […]
Energy minister: Four million domestic users whose bills are under RM77 get three months’ free electricity supply
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 ― A total of four million or 52.2 per cent of domestic users of electricity with a monthly bill of up to RM77 or 300kWh usage will enjoy free supply for three months under the Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik scheme. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the free supply […]
Proposed Indonesian coal power plant not financially viable, study finds
Green groups have long criticised the Jawa 9 & 10 coal power project over its devastating impacts on public health and the environment. Now, a study has revealed the project would also be unprofitable for its investors. The 2,000-megawatt Jawa 9 & 10 coal-fired power project planned to be built near the Indonesian capital city Jakarta […]
Analysis: Low gas prices not enough for Asia to move away from coal
Singapore — Record low global gas prices may have hit the appetite for coal in the Americas and in Europe, but it may do little to snatch away the fuel’s strong presence in Asia, thanks to the region’s limited scope to switch between fuels.
