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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are reportedly experiencing adverse effects due to frequent electricity blackouts, leading to some businesses having to halt their operations. The state-owned Yangon Electrical Supply Corporation (YESC) reported in April that the production capacity of large hydropower plants in the national power system has decreased due to dry conditions.
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The Indonesian government is steadfast in its commitment to expedite the energy transition as part of its global agenda, focusing on expanding access to clean and affordable energy for all. Dadan Kusdiana, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources highlighted the imperative of accelerating the energy transition while ensuring equitable access.
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The Lao government and Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA) – a company from Thailand have formed a joint venture company named Super Holding Company to manage the clean energy business. The partnership will focus on overseeing the management and distribution of clean energy, encouraging the use of electrical vehicles, and promoting sustainable development initiatives in Laos.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly said “no” to the idea of a possible second casino in the country. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) 2024 here today, the prime minister said Malaysia is currently focusing on digital transformation, energy transition as well as artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.
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Indonesia’s largest environmental advocacy group, Walhi, staged demonstrations in Jakarta and West Kalimantan province to raise awareness about a proposed nuclear power plant in West Kalimantan’s Bengkayang district.
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The tight power supply in the Luzon grid during the yellow and red alerts in April has pushed electricity rates up in franchise areas of Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Meralco announced Tuesday that power rates in May increased by PHP0.4621 per kilowatt hour to PHP11.4139 per kWh from PHP10.9518 per kWh in the previous month.
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The electricity supply interconnection project linking Sarawak to Singapore is expected to be commercially operational by 2031, says state utilities and telecommunications minister Julaihi Narawi. He said the project is currently undergoing technical research, which involves survey work for the undersea cable route.
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B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited announces a new collaboration with Greenergy (Thailand) Company Limited, having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly study and develop solar power plant projects of over 500 kilowatts.
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.
