Vietnam to amend national power plan to include nuclear energy
HANOI, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Vietnam will amend its national power development plan, known as PDP8, to include options for nuclear energy and hydrogen, the Minister of Industry and Trade said on Monday.
Philippines may terminate 50-plus solar projects for missing deadlines
The Philippines’ Department of Energy says that at least 105 renewable energy projects, including 53 solar projects, face termination for failing to comply with timelines.
Copenhagen Energy to Fast-Track 4 GW Offshore Wind Projects in Philippines
PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC) and Copenhagen Energy (CE)’s floating offshore wind projects in the Philippines have been awarded the Green Lane Certificate by the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI). According to CE, the certification is designed to streamline the process of securing future permits and licenses, allowing the company to fast-track the development of offshore […]
New hybrid SUV debuts in Brunei
Maju Motors Sdn Bhd, the authorised distributor of BYD in Brunei hosted the media launch of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Super Hybrid. The new model is the first BYD vehicle to feature the company’s latest DMi (dual mode intelligence) technology, which combines a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system with a 1.1-litre per kilometre.
PM urges stable electricity supply amid rising demand
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 19 emphasised the need for early preparations to ensure a stable and efficient electricity supply and national energy security, as Vietnam is advancing its industrialisation and modernisation efforts.
Indonesia to export EV battery material to US next month, minister says
JAKARTA, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Indonesia plans to export nickel-based material used to make electric vehicle batteries to the United States next month, its energy minister said on Friday.
PHL-BOI, New Zealand Explore Geothermal Energy Collaboration
The Board of Investments (BOI) is strengthening its push for renewable energy investments in the Philippines, particularly in geothermal energy, through discussions with a high-level delegation from New Zealand.
Yinson GreenTech and WSS to set up charging infrastructure for Singapore’s first all-electric cargo ship
Green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT) and maritime services provider Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) have signed an agreement to build a charging infrastructure for Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel, Hydromover.
