AC Energy total output hits 1.8 GW in 2019
AC Energy Inc. registered an attributable capacity of 1.8 gigawatts (GW) from its power plants here and abroad as of end-2019 with the inclusion of more renewable energy (RE) facilities in its portfolio. In a statement on Monday, the firm reported attributable energy output climbed by 25 percent to 3,500 gigawatt hours (GWh) in the […]
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 […]
Thailand’s rush to cut emissions leaves automakers in the dust
BANGKOK — Thailand’s move to adopt stringent international emissions standards in just two years is causing consternation among automakers in Southeast Asia’s largest vehicle manufacturing hub.
Thailand’s electric vehicle industry grows by 81 % in four years.
According to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, the number of companies that are part of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry has risen significantly since 2015, from 76 to 420 in 2019. This increase represents an increase of more than 81 percent growth in the number of companies operating in Thailand’s electric vehicle ecosystem.
Singapore energy, petchem firms face Malaysia lockdown
Singapore refining and petrochemical companies are scrambling to secure accommodation for their Malaysia-based workers after Malaysia banned its citizens from leaving the country over 18-31 March in a bid to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Microsoft’s Singapore digital twin “offers blueprint for smart buildings of the future”
US technology company Microsoft has created a “digital twin” of its offices in Singapore, which it says offers a blueprint for the future of smart buildings. At Frasers Tower, Microsoft worked with French equipment manufacturer Schneider Electric and American software developer Bentley Systems to install 179 Bluetooth beacons, and 900 sensors for lighting, air quality and […]
Cusi assures supply of fuel products
MANILA, Philippines — Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi assured the public of continued supply of fuel products amid the 30-day community quarantine in Metro Manila. “During this most challenging time, it is imperative to ensure the continued supply of fuel products, especially in areas under quarantine. Having sufficient petroleum supply is vital, making it a critical concern […]
Nexif Energy secures funding for 92MW co-generation power project in Thailand
Nexif Energy, the Singapore-headquartered Asian and Australian power firm, announced that it had secured debt facility and partnership agreements for a 92-MW gas-fired co-generation project in Thailand, the company’s first investment in the country.
