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.
Indonesia-Malaysia to Collaborate on EV Battery Factory Development
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia will sign an MoU with Malaysia to develop an electric car battery factory at Samalaju Industrial Park using a hydropower plant from a dam in Bakun, Sarawak, Malaysia. The information was relayed by the Indonesian Consul at Kuching Sigit Witjaksono during a diplomatic reception.
DOE pushes for RE-centered Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Energy (DOE) during the 3rd Quarter Regional Development Council (RDC) 6 meeting revealed that Western Visayas is poised as the Renewable Energy (RE) center of the country with a total of 113 renewable energy service contracts already awarded.
Pertamina Expands to Africa’s Upstream-Downstream Oil & Gas Industry
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – PT Pertamina inked an agreement with Guma Africa Group Limited on Thursday, September 28, 2023, for a strategic alliance on the business potential of the upstream-to-downstream oil and gas industry in Africa.
Pathway to net zero
The ever-increasing need to meet the 2030 Climate Pledge, draws closer and Malaysia is gearing up with plans to reach net zero by 2050, as agreed upon in the Paris Agreement 2015.