Power shift
Energy is vital for countries seeking to power and sustain economic growth. But as the world feels the heat of climate change, the energy industry is under pressure to undertake a major transition. Somehow, it must find ways to ensure that consumption can continue without interruption but with far fewer negative consequences for the environment.
MCWM plans to build waste-to-energy facility
MANILA, Philippines — The unsolicited proposal of Metro Clark Waste Management Corp. (MCWM) to build a waste-to-energy facility is expected to address the worsening garbage problem in the Philippines. MCWM, the operator of the country’s first engineered sanitary landfill, has yet to receive a response from Bases Conversion and Development Authority for its proposal to build […]
Powering Vietnam
As they step up efforts to combat climate change, many countries are pursuing an energy transition to reduce carbon emissions and develop renewable sources. Vietnam is no exception. And while more renewables may be desirable, there will still be room in Vietnam’s energy mix for fossil fuels as long as they are clean, according to Dang […]
Indonesia aims to double gas production by 2030 with major projects in pipeline
Indonesia is aiming to double gas production over the next 10 years to 12,300 million cubic feet per day (mmscfd) as it sets sights on becoming one of the top global gas exporters with major projects in the pipeline. The government’s Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Special Task Force (SKK Migas) said in a statement […]
Oil price slump a double-edged sword for Indonesia, Sri Mulyani says
Low oil prices may be a double-edged sword for Indonesia after Saudi Arabia started a price war with Russia by slashing its selling prices and pledging to boost supply amid falling demand due to the coronavirus outbreak. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Monday that the current price war amid the weakening economy due to the […]
Unlocking green finance through blockchain can help meet Singapore’s emissions goals
As a small island city-state vulnerable to climate shocks, Singapore has proactively embraced the fight against climate change. In his speech during the 2020 Budget debate at the end of February, Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean articulated Singapore’s long-term low-emission development strategy (LEDS). He announced the goal of capping Singapore’s greenhouse emissions by 2030, […]
China-Myanmar pipeline grows in its appeal
There was no second-guessing why China’s President Xi Jinping made Myanmar his first stop in a visit earlier this year, even as coronavirus was mercilessly gripping his nation: China has never ceased worrying about reliable supplies of gas, and the prospect of a pipeline with Myanmar is an attractive one.
Thailand reveals LNG hub ambitions
First, it was Singapore that made bare its plans to be an LNG hub in Asia. Not to be outclassed, Thailand too has expressed its own lofty ambitions to get into the race of being Asia’s premier LNG bunker trading hub. There is plenty of reason why. According to The World Bank, more than 70% of […]
