Vietnam-Russia agreement for a Nuclear Technology Center
Vietnam and Russia recently signed an agreement to build a Nuclear Science and Technology Center in Vietnam. This collaboration aims to strengthen the country’s nuclear capabilities, with discussions on the integration of modular reactors of various sizes.
Indonesia Pursues Clean Hydrogen as Global Demand Expected to Rise
The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs stated that the government is currently developing five hydrogen projects. “To produce green and blue hydrogen, we utilize the country’s significant renewable energy resources and carbon storage capacity,” said the ministry’s deputy, Jodi Mahardi on, Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Power demand lifts Vietnam’s April-May coal imports
Vietnam’s coal imports in April-May rose from a year earlier on strong demand from utilities to cater for increased electricity consumption in households and industries.
Power generation investment to reach B1tn within 6 years
Investment in the development of new electricity generation facilities, aimed at promoting renewable energy, is expected to reach 1 trillion baht over the next six years under the novel power development plan (PDP), says energy permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
Indonesia’s Pertamina to invest $6.2bn in clean energy business
Indonesian state oil and gas giant Pertamina is planning to invest a total of $6.2 billion in clean energy and technology businesses ranging from hydrogen to electric vehicle batteries over the next five years, the company said on Friday.
Prime Energy pushes for Indigenous gas to ensure energy stability
Developing indigenous gas facilities should be a cornerstone of the Philippines’ energy policy to ensure long-term energy security, according to Donnabel Cruz, Managing Director and General Manager of Prime Energy Resources Development.
Bangkok unveils Yokohama-assisted decarbonization plan
Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok has unveiled a new action plan to promote decarbonization with help from the Japanese city of Yokohama. Bangkok has been receiving technological support from Yokohama to create an eco-friendly environment since the two cities signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013.
Ministry pledges no power shortages this year
There will be no electricity shortages this year, even as electricity consumption reaches record-high figures in Vietnam, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has promised.
