Now Toshiba is getting out of the coal business
Three months after it began work on the $2.7bn Van Phong 1 thermal power plant in Vietnam, Toshiba has decided to end its involvement in coal power.
Thailand and Vietnam strengthen tourism and investment in energy sector
Thailand and Vietnam strengthened bilateral ties and emphasized cooperation through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and joint efforts to cope with the novel coronavirus.
Liberalising Natural Gas Market: Peninsular Malaysia’s Journey
This is the first instalment of five awareness series on Malaysia’s journey towards liberalising its natural gas market by the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga or ST), a regulatory body responsible of ensuring that the supply of electricity and piped gas to consumers is secure, reliable, safe, and affordable.
MoU for CO2-free hydrogen production in Malaysia
ENEOS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Economic Development Company (SEDC) Energy and Sumitomo to consider collaborating on establishing a CO2-free hydrogen supply chain using renewable energy.
Indonesia to develop circular economy for EVs, boost battery industry
Indonesia intends to adopt a circular model for its up-and-coming electric vehicle (EV) industry — a new industry driven by rising concerns over the climate crisis — and plans to partner with global manufacturing giants to produce EV batteries.
Indonesia shapes royalty exemption for downstream coal
Indonesia’s energy ministry (ESDM) has drafted initial regulations setting out the legal framework for implementing a royalty exemption for coal producers entering into the downstream coal industry.
Australia’s Northern Territory eyes ‘electricity superhighway’ to enable renewables integration
The development of long-distance transmission links that could support the creation of renewable energy zones in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) is being explored by the local government.
29.5 MW Bacon-Manito geothermal expansion recognised as project of national significance
Bacman Geothermal Inc., a subsidiary of EDC in the Philippines, has received recognition of its 29.5 MW Bacon-Manito geothermal expansion project as project of national significance. The project is in pre-development phase.
