Focusing on effectively exploiting renewable energy sources
NDO – The exploitation and application of RE to create electricity supply is now a common trend in many countries around the world, aiming to ensure energy security and sustainable development. It is also a solution to gradually eliminate power sources using traditional fuels that generate gas emissions and negatively affect the living environment and peoples’ […]
HSBC rolls out Singapore’s first green loans for SMEs
HSBC makes an industry-first move by launching the HSBC SME Green Loan, focused on assisting small and medium enterprises to produce sustainable products with their ‘green’ certifications. The green loan will be issued on a term basis at a minimum limit of $350,000, denominated in either Singapore dollars or US dollars. Applications will be subject to […]
Investors develop wind power projects to enjoy good prices
If Vietnam can create reasonable policies and keep strict control over the development, it may become an emerging market in the wind power industry. There is a ‘wind power rush’ in Mekong River Delta as many investors race against the clock to set up wind power projects to be able to enjoy the selling price […]
B.Grimm acquires major stake in Angthong Power
B.Grimm Power Plc has acquired a 70% stake in Angthong Power Co, a gas-fired power plant under the small power producer scheme, for 2.52 billion baht. The company purchased the stake in the power plant, with a 123-megawatt capacity, from its Redman Pacific Holding Pte through wholly owned subsidiary B.Grimm Power Chonburi Co.
National Renewable Energy Committee holds 3rd coordination meeting
The National Renewable Energy Committee organized its 3rd coordination meeting (1/2020) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Chairman of the committee and Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing, its deputy Chairmen Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Aung Thu and Union Minister for Education Dr Myo Thein Gyi; and committee members.
Malaysia palm plantations forced to shut for two weeks during virus curbs
[KUALA LUMPUR] Palm oil plantations in Malaysia will have to stop operations for the next two weeks to comply with government orders to shut non-essential businesses to contain the spread of the coronavirus, a producer group said on Wednesday.
Asia’s Central Banks Must Rise to the Challenge of Climate Change
Climate change is already a reality. The deadly bushfires in Australia, ferocious flooding in Indonesia and extended droughts in Vietnam have led to the destruction of infrastructure, investments and livelihoods. Yet across Asia, acceptance of this reality has not yet changed consumer behaviors across the region.
Energy companies are business as usual
MANILA, Philippines — Energy companies are on business as usual mode despite different levels of impact of the spread of the corona virus disease (COVID-19). While there is an expected drop in vehicle usage, fuel companies see an uptick in the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as more Filipinos stay at home due to the […]
