Duterte signs electrification EO
President Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) instituting measures to ensure consistent and reliable electricity service in inadequately served areas, including transferring the power to take over the operations of ailing electric cooperatives to the Office of the President.
Duterte issues EO for PH’s total electrification
President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order for a “consistent and reliable electricity service” to achieve total electrification in the Philippines.
Vietnam approves wind power planning of 11,800MW
From about 30MW in 2012, the total wind power capacity put into operation has now exceeded 4,800MW. So far, the Government has approved wind power projects with a total capacity of 11,800MW, and by October this year, 84 wind power plants have been operated commercially. Besides, 37 projects with a capacity of about 2,455MW have registered but […]
Analysis: Malaysia’s palm oil producers adjust to labour shortages, higher recruitment costs
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s palm oil producers are racing to adjust to an acute shortage of workers due to the coronavirus and sharply higher costs of recruitment as they make changes in response to accusations of forced labour.
Meralco rates increase in December 2021
MANILA, Philippines – Electricity rates for households serviced by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) are increasing in December, a spillover effect from the Malampaya shutdown in October.
Sri Mulyani Elaborates the Costly Green Economy Transition
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati in the G20 presidency press conference on Thursday said the government would need over Rp3,500 trillion or Rp3.5 quadrillion to finance Indonesia’s transition towards green economy, or low carbon, resource efficient, and socially inclusive.
Sembcorp signs partnership agreement to develop 1.5GW of renewables in Vietnam
Singapore-based energy company Sembcorp Industries has signed a collaboration agreement with Bamboo Capital Group (BCG) for the development of 1.5GW of renewable projects in Vietnam.
Saudi Arabia signs energy agreement with Singapore
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy has signed an agreement with the Singaporean Ministry of Trade and Industry to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. The Memorandum of Understanding will promote digital transformation and innovation, renewable energy and hydrogen technologies, and the development of a circular carbon economy, according to the Ministry of Energy’s release on […]
