Indonesian low-CV coal prices hold steady
The low-calorific value (CV) Indonesian coal market was steady today, although the price outlook remained weak because of sluggish demand. The uncertain demand outlook for the coming weeks and months is dampening physical trade. As such, bids and offers were scarce, although a total of 10,000t of ICI 4 coal derivatives were cleared on the CME […]
Indonesian palm oil exports to China drop by half in January: GAPKI
Indonesia’s palm oil exports to China have plummeted by half in volume amid global uncertainties, an industry source has said. The Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) said in a statement on Tuesday that China’s export volume fell by 381,000 tons or 57 percent. This contributed to the sharp drop in the country’s total palm oil […]
Malaysia’s Sunway Pyramid Mall cuts RM3 million in annual energy cost for seven consecutive years with Johnson Controls’ technology
Johnson Controls, a global leader in building technologies and solutions, has enabled Sunway Pyramid mall, one of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia, to save more than RM3 million in annual energy cost consistently since the retrofit in 2012. The result of a comprehensive chiller plant retrofit, the achievement exceeded the targets set by the […]
Romblon electric coop puts up solar facility in province
The romblon electric cooperative inc. (romelco) has installed a 200-kilowatt (kw) solar photovoltaic power system in four barangays. The facility is worth p12 million. This is part of its project Grid-Tied Solar Roof Mounted Project, which aims to provide clean, sustainable, and reliable energy to its consumers, according to a report. The solar project is also part of […]
Demand for electricity drops sharply amid quarantine
Government orders for citizens to stay home have slashed electricity demand by 15 percent, especially in countries with strict measures to limit the movement of people amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This figure from the IEA, which is hosted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in France, […]
Vietnam saves 436,000 kWh during Earth Hour 2020
NDO – Vietnam saved 436,000kWh of electricity, equivalent to VND812.9 million (US$34,900), in one hour from 20:30 to 21:30 on March 28, according to the National Power Dispatch Centre. In 2019, the country’s saved 492,000kWh of power – equivalent to VND917 million (US$39,400).
Vestas secures fourth intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam
Maintaining its successful momentum with 200 MW order intake in Vietnam last year, Vestas has now secured its fourth intertidal project in the country with a 29 MW order with Sigma Engineering Joint Stock Company. The Ben Tre V1-3 wind power project will be located in Ba Tri District of Ben Tre Province in the Mekong […]
Electric cooperatives extend payment period
MANILA, Philippines — State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) said 83 electric cooperatives have already announced a 30-day extension for electricity consumers to settle their power bills amid the ongoing public health crisis in the country.
