YTLP could expand power play in Singapore with Tuaspring acquisition
KUCHING: YTL Power International Bhd’s (YTLP) proposed acquisition of Hyflux’s Tuaspring 396MW CCGT power plant could bump up the company’s power capacity share in Singapore to 19.6 per cent from 15.6 per cent, currently, analysts observed.
Malaysia lowers export tax on Crude Palm Oil as prices tumble
Singapore — The Malaysian government has lowered the tax on crude palm oil exports in April to 5% from 6% in March. This move came after the reference price for Malaysian palm oil in April was calculated at MR 2,631.07/mt, down from MR 2,982/63/mt for March. The export tax of 5% applies to a CPO price range […]
Will the Elemental Analysis of Algae Benefit the Renewable Energy Field?
Researchers at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei, recently explored the benefits of creating a microalgae-coal blend fuel option, and the team found that the field of renewable energy may benefit from the elemental analysis of algae. In a study published in 2019 in the journal Renewable Energy, the team outlines how they used elemental analysis, alongside […]
Mini oil refinery starts test run in Taungtha, handles 30,000 gals of crude oil per day
Acting Chief Minister of Mandalay Region U Zarni Aung and Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy Dr Tun Naing inspected the test run of a mini oil refinery of MCCM Co, Ltd near Kyawzi village, Taungtha Township in Mandalay Region yesterday morning. First, the factory in-charge reported on the structure of the refinery and test run […]
LIST: Power interruptions in Metro Manila during quarantine
Here is a schedule of power interruptions and affected areas from March 17 to March 22: MARCH 17 (TUESDAY) Pasay City Between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM – Portion of St. Augustine St. from near St. Mary St. to Aurora Blvd. including St. Agnes and St. Joan Sts. in Maricaban
Indonesia and Philippines move to revive nuclear ambitions
Jakarta/Manila — Without much fanfare, Indonesia and the Philippines appear to be moving to revive dormant nuclear energy plans through recently proposed regulatory changes.
Why Manila is at risk of becoming an underwater city
In three decades, this city and its surroundings could be submerged because of climate change, excessive groundwater use and land subsidence. The programme Insight finds out what the Philippines is doing to address this. The coastal village of Sitio Pariahan, about 17 kilometres north of Manila, is where he built a home and a family. […]
The Philippines is eyeing nuclear power as a green option
By 2022 the island nation of the Philippines plans to bring electricity to the homes of all its 105 million citizens. That ambitious plan, when coupled with its growing power needs in the face of economic growth, will necessitate forward-thinking policies.
