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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 reflects a commitment not only to global climate targets but also to sustainable development and economic resilience.
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Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam’s (BIBD) new 60kWh photovoltaic (PV) system, inaugurated yesterday, marks a significant stride in the bank’s journey towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. As the first financial institution in Bandar Seri Begawan to install rooftop solar panels, BIBD demonstrates its commitment to a greener and more resilient future for Brunei.
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Union Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin led a Myanmar delegation to the third Global Oil and Gas Conference held in Xi’an, China. During the visit, the Union minister held separate meetings with high-ranking officials, including Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Oil, ambassadors from the League of Arab States to China, the CEO of Central Asian Oil City, the chairman of the conference organizing committee, and senior representatives from Iran’s National Innovation Fund.
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On the land of Mahãhay in Laos, which has suffered much damage due to forest degradation, the reforestation project implemented by Vietnam has started the journey of regenerating the ecosystem and protecting the livelihoods of the people. With each green forest returning, the people here not only improve their income but also take pride in contributing to sustainable environmental protection.
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PTTEP will drill at least eight explorations wells offshore southeast Asia over the next two years, the company said in a results statement.
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China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine have signed a research cooperation agreement to test B100 biofuel for 1,000 hours in Singaporean waters.
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HydroWing has signed a binding agreement with one of Perusahaan Listrik Negara’s (PLN) Subholdings to develop plans for the first tidal current power plant in Indonesia. The 10 MW tidal energy project is planned to be located in East Nusa Tenggara in the Indonesian archipelago.
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Last September, Indonesia inaugurated its first EV battery factory, also the first in Southeast Asia. Powered by renewable energy, this factory is located in the Central Sulawesi province, at the Neo Energy Morowali Industrial Estate.
ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation within ASEAN structure that represents the 10 ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interests in the energy sector.
