PH in ‘dire need’ of new natural gas supply, says report
Hampered movement of workers and supplies due to the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the Philippines’ dire need for new sources of natural gas as output from its only source, the Malampaya project, declines. In their latest commentary on the subject, Fitch Solutions Macro Research noted a lack of discoveries and suspended drilling operations “in the […]
Cambodia Looks to Solar Power, But Remains Invested in Coal, Hydropower
The Ministry of Mines and Energy on Tuesday said it was looking to quadruple its current installed solar power output, even while continuing to invest in coal-fired plants and hydropower on smaller tributaries.
Southeast Asia’s hydropower boom grinds to a halt as COVID-19 stalls projects
Incomplete and prospective hydropower dam projects in Southeast Asia, particularly along the Mekong River and its tributaries, are at risk of major delays and shutdowns as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts major industries, energy markets and worker safety.
Cabinet gives nod to slash power bills
The cabinet has agreed with the Energy Ministry’s decision to temporarily waive or lower electricity bills for households to help cut people’s expenses during the coronavirus pandemic.
No negative oil prices in Thailand
Oil prices in Thailand are unlikely to fall below zero in line with what happened in the US on Monday for the first time in history, as other index prices around the world remain intact.
COVID-19: 150GW of Asia-Pacific renewables ‘at risk’
Up to 150GW of wind and solar projects across the Asia Pacific could be delayed or cancelled over the next five years if a coronavirus-led recession extends beyond 2020, according to latest Wood Mackenzie analysis.
Keppel-led group snags $1.5b contract to develop waste management plant in Tuas
The National Environment Agency (NEA) has awarded a Keppel-led consortium a $1.5 billion engineering, procurement and construction contract to develop facilities for a new integrated waste management plant in Tuas.
Pump prices in Singapore remain unchanged despite plunge in oil prices
Fuel pump prices have not moved since late March, despite crude oil prices falling to below zero on Monday before rebounding.
