International cooperation crux for renewable energy development

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif underscored the significance of international cooperation to facilitate the transition of energy and development of renewable energy.
Govt stanch in commitment to sustainable utilization of clean energy

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government remains stanch in its commitment to ensuring the sustainable utilization of clean energy, especially renewable energy in the electricity sector, through an energy pricing regulation.
Singapore and Malaysia to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation

SINGAPORE, Oct 28 — The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore and the Energy Commission of Malaysia (Suruhanjaya Tenaga [ST]) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
Electric vehicle charging stations to be placed about 50 to 70 km apart in Thailand
BANGKOK, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — The Thai Ministry of Energy said on Tuesday that charging stations for the much-touted electric vehicles (EV) will be placed about 50 to 70 km apart.
No more new coal plant applications under latest PH energy policy
The Philippines is no longer accepting new applications for greenfield coal power plants, under the latest policy announced by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi.
PH now allows 100% foreign ownership in large-scale geothermal projects

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 27) — The Philippines has allowed foreign companies to fully own large-scale geothermal projects in the country in a move away from coal towards renewable energy.
Philippines weighs starting dormant nuclear plant

MANILA — A debate is brewing over the introduction of nuclear energy into the Philippines
MVP confirms interest in Malampaya

MANILA, Philippines — Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has confirmed his interest in acquiring the Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX)’s stake in the Malampaya project, through PXP Energy Corp.