Malaysia’s energy giant Petronas targets net zero emissions by 2050
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petroliam Nasional Berhad, or Petronas, said on Thursday it aims to become a net zero emitter of greenhouse gases by 2050 and also plans to increase its investments in renewable energy.
PEA adopts e-LG to cut expenses
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a state power distribution arm, has adopted an electronic letter of guarantee (e-LG) integrated with blockchain technology to reduce operation costs and enhance business efficiency.
Power management company enters market promoting ‘reliability’
Global power management company Eaton has announced it has partnered with One Stop Solution Electric (OSS) as its licensed distributor for its low voltage power management products to be sold in the Cambodia market.
Cambodia to reduce hydropower and develop coal and solar capacity
Cambodia, which relies heavily on hydropower, has witnessed power shortages due to droughts and lower water levels in the dams.
Philippines shuts door on new coal power proposals
MANILA, Nov 4 (Reuters) – The Philippines has stopped accepting new proposals for coal-based power projects to encourage investment in other energy sources like natural gas and renewables, the government’s energy chief said on Wednesday.
Indonesia’s September gasoline imports increase
Indonesia’s gasoline imports in September rose to their highest level since April this year as volumes moved closer to pre-Covid-19 levels.
Cambodia chooses coal in rush for power
Critics say the government’s approval of two more coal power plants bucks the trend towards renewables in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia’s Arutmin granted coal mine licence extension
Indonesian coal producer Arutmin has been given a 10-year extension to its mining licence by the country’s energy ministry (ESDM), ending a year-long review process after the company filed for a contract extension in October last year.
