EVN begins $45M line construction to import electricity from Laos
National utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) will spend VND1.1 trillion ($45.26 million) to connect a power plant in Laos with Vietnam’s grid to import electricity.
Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
The EV market in Thailand is growing rapidly thanks largely to the government’s promotional packages to incentivise both car manufacturing and consumers, high fuel costs and increasing awareness about emissions from road-based transportation.
Singapore’s Leading Upstream Energy Manufacturer OMS and A*STAR Sign MoU to Spearhead R&D For the Regional Oil and Gas Sector
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OMS, one of Singapore’s leading manufacturers in upstream energy production, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with A*STAR’s Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech). Both parties will explore collaboration opportunities in additive manufacturing, such as research and development activities in high value metal components and application development through integrated end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions […]
Putting renewable energy within reach: Vietnam’s high-stakes pivot
Vietnam’s long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) has recently been approved, setting ambitious renewable-energy goals for 2030—similar to the recommendations for Vietnam to embrace renewables set out in our 2019 article, “Exploring an alternative pathway for Vietnam’s energy future.” These goals are focused on boosting renewable energy while reducing the country’s reliance on coal. This presents […]
Marcos urged to extend suspension of pass-through charges to electricity bills
MANILA, Philippines — A consumer advocacy group asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to halt the imposition of pass-through charges on electricity bills, aligning with his recent decision to suspend pass-through fees levied by local government units on motor vehicles carrying goods or merchandise.
Sarawak DAP head urges state govt to use green energy to attract foreign investors
SIBU, Sept 30 — Sarawak should use its hydropower resources to attract foreign investors instead of selling the power it produces abroad, said the state Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen.
Hefty gasoline price rollback next week, increase for diesel
MANILA, Philippines — A mixed movement in pump prices is expected next week, with gasoline poised for a hefty rollback while diesel could see a slight increase.
Thailand EV sales shatter forecasts
Thailand EV sales shatter forecasts but sales could slow next year after surprisingly strong 2023 if subsidies are not extended, according to BMI
