Carbon capture storage can extend fossil energy use: BPH Migas

Carbon capture storage (CCS) technology enables the extended use of fossil energy in Indonesia, according to Saleh Abdurrahman, a member of the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) committee. “CCS technology is an option to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and can extend the period of fossil energy utilization,” he explained in a […]

Indonesia boosts oil, gas partnerships with Chinese firms

The Indonesian government is stepping up cooperation with Chinese companies to increase the country’s oil and gas reserves and production, according to Director of Upstream Oil and Gas Business Development Ariana Soemanto. He remarked that three stakeholders are collaborating to utilize the technology offered by several Chinese companies to explore new reserves and boost production […]

Electric Vehicle Imports in the Philippines Benefit from Expanded Zero-Tariff Rates

On May 15, 2024, the National Economic and Development Board (NEDA) of the Philippines approved an extension of the most-favored-nation (MFN) zero-tariff rate on more battery electric vehicles (EVs) and components. In addition, it upheld the decision to impose a temporary MFN zero-tariff import rate on 34 battery EV products until 2028. These temporary rates were first […]