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Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will aim to establish common rules to promote decarbonization in Asia, according to a draft joint statement of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) summit to be chaired by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
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The Philippines’ energy and environment departments have agreed to expedite the exploration, utilisation, and development of offshore wind projects by granting rights to use offshore and auxiliary areas covered by offshore wind energy service contracts.
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Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it will boost its partnership with Singapore, home to the carmaker’s highly automated production base and key research hub, focusing on areas ranging from advanced and sustainable energy to manufacturing solutions.
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The government is focusing on boosting clean and renewable energy through a group of power projects approved for the 2024-2029 period in line with the government’s sustainable development goals.
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THE National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) announced its launch of a public consultation to gather views on Singapore’s decarbonisation journey on Tuesday (Oct 8).
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A blanket of 340,000 solar panels floats on a crystal-blue reservoir outside Jakarta, generating enough energy to power 50,000 homes. Just 10 months old, the Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant is the third-largest facility of its kind in the world.
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Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla has welcomed the Coalition for Emerging Market Infrastructure Investment’s (CEMII) announcement, marking the Philippines as its inaugural focus for infrastructure investments under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
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The Philippines and South Korea will begin the feasibility study of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in January 2025, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two governments on Monday.
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.
