Oil, gas and energy cooperation important pillar of Vietnam-Russia ties: legislators
Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Chairman of Russia’s State Duma Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin agreed that oil, gas and energy cooperation is an important pillar of the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership.
Asian Development Bank pledges support for Cambodia’s finance sector
PHNOM PENH (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): Cambodian Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth has announced that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to investing in projects related to climate change and private sector development. Those projects will focus on strengthening the financial sector over the next five years, in order to support small and […]
Asean power grid opens doors for Singapore to be regional clean energy trading hub
THE planned Asean power grid could offer Singapore a golden opportunity to become the region’s trading hub for clean energy, as the city-state works hard to soften the potential blow on its booming petrochemical sector amid the shift from fossil fuels.
Calls to clarify Vietnam’s FIT issuance amid fairness concerns
Vietnam’s energy sector, in spite of attracting substantial investment interest in recent years, is encountering various challenges, notably in ensuring energy security and efficient management of resources, a session of the National Assembly heard on October 12.
Caltex fuels growth acceleration plans for Thailand through expansion of fuel retail network
Caltex announced its strategic plan to grow the business in Thailand by ramping up its retail portfolio nationwide while continuing to enhance brand value by offering high quality services and products to bring the next-level experience for motorist customers across Thailand, reinforcing its position as a leading global service station brand.
Southeast Asia looks to renewable power for energy security
Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As energy demand grows, the region is turning to renewable energy to safeguard its energy security. Energy demand in Southeast Asia has increased by an average of 3% each year over the past two decades — a trend that will continue to 2030 under current policy […]
Plans set for 206MW onshore wind project in the Philippines
Renewables energy developer Vena Energy, Vivant Energy Corporation and Aboitiz Renewables Inc. have signed an agreement to develop the 206MW San Isidro Wind project, in the Philippines.
Power shortage looms until 2050: lawmakers
With the construction of many large power plants stalling or slowing and the dependence on imports for energy increasing, electricity shortages are possible until 2050, lawmakers fear.
