Laos Plans New Coal-Fired Power Plant in Sekong Province
Laos has plans to build a new coal-fired power plant in Sekong province in the southeastern part of the country, raising concerns among local residents and environmental groups who fear damage to area farmland and forests, sources in the one-party communist state say.
AC Energy, UPC to develop Vietnam wind projects
AC Energy Inc. and UPC Renewables have started undertaking two wind projects in Vietnam with an aggregate capacity of 60 megawatts (MW), touted as the country’s tallest wind turbines. In a statement, Ayala Corp.’s power generation arm said the joint venture has commenced the construction of Lac Hoa and Hoa Dong wind turbines in the Mekong […]
Germany helps Vietnam tap into biomass potential
Hanoi (VNA) – A seminar was held in Hanoi on June 9 to launch a German-funded project on climate protection through developing sustainable bioenergy markets (BEM) in Vietnam, with the aim of promoting the sustainable development of biomass resources for power production.
Can power from palm oil waste replace fossil fuels in coal-loving Asia?
Low in moisture and high in calorific value, palm kernel shells are ideal for burning, but their use for power production does not come without challenges. Can these materials help shrink coal’s climate impacts in Asia? What happens to the waste that accumulates when oil palm fruits are processed?
SunCon partners with Engie to expand district cooling technology in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon), via its wholly owned Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (SCSB), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Engie South East Asia (SEA) to set up a joint venture (JV) company. The joint venture aims to boost the country’s environmental sustainability effort through the expansion of district cooling technology.
KEPCO and Doosan Heavy shares up after regulatory nod to Indonesian power project
Shares of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. remained strong Tuesday morning after news that a large-scale thermal power plant construction project in Indonesia involving the two Korean firms passed a feasibility study on Monday.
O&G outfit Reservoir Energy proceeds with IPO despite global challenges
KUALA LUMPUR (June 9): Oil and gas (O&G) service provider Reservoir Link Energy Bhd is proceeding with its plan to be listed on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market despite the current turbulence in the global economy.
PLB Engineering unit inks MoU for waste-to-energy plant in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR (June 9): PLB Engineering Bhd’s 65%-owned subsidiary PLB Terang Sdn Bhd (PLBT) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Welle Environmental & Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd to jointly set up a municipal solid waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Penang.
