ASEAN’s future power source
The gears of industry would not turn if not for power. In the modern world, we have come to depend on electricity generated from traditional fossil fuel resources like coal. However, amid a global awareness of the dangers of fossil fuels to our environment, we have since embarked on a paradigm shift towards renewable energy. As […]
Vietnam to use more coal, oil in 2020 to power growth: government
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam will generate more electricity from coal and oil this year to compensate for an expected drop in output from hydropower plants because of a lack of rain, the government said on Friday. The Southeast Asian country, which has one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, is increasingly reliant on climate-warming fossil […]
Thai Villagers Turn to Court in Protest Over Mekong Dam in Laos
BANGKOK — Villagers along the Mekong River have asked a court in Bangkok on Friday to slow down Thai purchases of electricity from a hydropower dam in Laos, which they say has harmed their livelihoods since it began operation last year. The 1,285-megawatt Xayaburi Dam, financed by Thai companies and banks, is the first hydropower […]
PTTEP allots $300m for 2020 exploration activities
PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has budgeted US$300 million in 2020 to explore 18 offshore gas blocks in Malaysia and Myanmar to maintain petroleum reserves. PTTEP’s exploration activities this year have tripled from six gas blocks the previous year. Chanamas Sasnanand, senior vice-president for finance, said gas demand in Malaysia and Myanmar is growing […]
New renewables bill may give Indonesia chance to move away from coal
Energy industry observers and activists have welcomed the move of Indonesia’s parliament in drafting a bill on renewable energy that will be included in its docket of priority legislation for passage this year. Indonesia’s parliament has for the first time prioritized passing new legislation on renewable energy, and activists have seized the opportunity to call for […]
Malaysia to EU: ‘Don’t forget poor’ in Green Deal
BRUSSELS: Palm oil powerhouse Malaysia urged Europe not to forget the world’s farmers when it strives to meet its Green Deal ambition for carbon neutrality. The European Union in December embarked on an major plan committing member states to build a carbon neutral economy by 2050 along with other climate-friendly measures including a boost in […]
Myanmar to increase renewable energy sources
YONGAN, Feb 13 (Eleven Media Group/ANN) — Myanmar is trying to increase the content of renewable energy sources by tapping all available energy sources to generate electricity, said Union Minister for Electricity and Energy Win Khaing. As the country is blessed with solar energy, wind power and other renewable energy sources, a 40-megawatt solar power […]
Chinese State Firm, HK’s VPower to Implement Three Electricity Projects in Myanmar
YANGON—Amid the government’s efforts to avoid power shortages across the country, a Hong Kong company has announced that its joint venture with Chinese state-owned CNTIC will invest in three power plant projects in Myanmar with a total capacity of 900 megawatts (MW) and an estimated value of over US$800 million (1.2 trillion kyats). Hong Kong-listed […]
