Indonesia Urges Norway to Accelerate $250 Million Clean Energy Investment
Oslo. Indonesia is urging Norway to expedite a $250 million (Rp 3.9 trillion) investment commitment to accelerate the tropical rainforest country’s decarbonization program as stated in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
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.
Vietnam’s VinFast electric taxis to hit Cambodia roads
VinFast, an electric vehicle (EV) and taxi company launched by Vietnam’s richest man earlier this year, is set to hit Cambodian roads. According to various reports, the company has chosen Cambodia and Laos to be the first overseas markets as part of its grand Southeast Asia expansion plans.
Indonesia planning to build nuclear power plants in 2030s: BRIN
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has said that Indonesia is planning to construct nuclear power plants (PLTNs) in the 2030s.
Brunei shows EV potential
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As an oil and gas producing country, Brunei Darussalam has a high potential to become renowned and a great example in the world stage if the country can one day fully embrace electric vehicles (EV), a senior official from BYD (‘Build Your Dreams’), a leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, said.
Mitsubishi begins operating second unit at Thai power plant
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) Mitsubishi Power has begun operations at the second of four units at the 2.65GW Rayong plant, a combined-cycle, natural gas-fired power plant in Rayong province, Thailand.
Cemex Philippines with Net Zero Carbon Alliance steer the industry to net zero carbon
CEMEX Holdings Philippines addresses the pressing challenges of hard-to-abate sectors while offering innovative and actionable insights as it takes the lead as the cement industry’s panel representative at the 2nd anniversary of the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) of the Philippines.
Russia and Myanmar Discuss Construction of Gas Pipeline to Yangon
Energy officials from Russia and Myanmar met in Moscow to discuss Russian involvement in the construction of a gas pipeline to Yangon. The Russian energy ministry confirmed the meetings but did not disclose further details.
