Groups laud ban on new coal plants, hit geothermal ‘sellout’
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 29) — There will be no new coal power plants in the country following an unprecedented moratorium issued by the Department of Energy.
Solar PH taps local, foreign partners for new projects
Solar Philippines said Thursday it is speeding up the construction of solar power projects with joint venture partners following the Department of Energy’s declaration of a moratorium on new coal plants.
Philippines works to end oil exploration upheaval with China
(Bloomberg) –The Philippines has removed a major hurdle in advancing oil exploration with Beijing in the South China Sea, its top diplomat said, but the two nations will have to navigate their overlapping claims in the area to reach a deal.
Climate change action may seem ‘optional’ or ‘too expensive’ amid COVID-19 economic fallout: UK Ambassador to ASEAN
SINGAPORE: The COVID-19 pandemic has “upended” many renewable energy plans in 2020, and there is a risk that people may see clean energy or climate change action as “optional” or “too expensive or difficult”, said UK Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Jon Lambe.
Indonesia courting Tesla – the new EV archipelago on the horizon?
A year on after the Indonesian government announced radical new policies to boost the country’s prospects as a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, reports indicate that Tesla is eyeing the nickel-rich country for its next factory.
Selling The Sun To Asia. Australia’s New Energy Export Industry
Out with coal. In with hydrogen and electricity. In a nutshell that’s the plan starting to take shape in Australia as it switches from being a major supplier of coal and gas to Asia into a renewable energy powerhouse.
PLN offers to supply electricity, steam to Pertamina’s Rokan Block
Jakarta (ANTARA) – State-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) submitted its initial offering to supply electricity and steam to state oil firm PT Pertamina for operation of the Rokan Block working area.
UK invites Malaysia to bid for £2.5 million UK PACT climate change grant
A £2.5 million grant under the UK PACT Programme has been announced and a call for project proposals launched in Malaysia.
