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Padang, W Sumatra (ANTARA) – After previously building the 192 megawatt peak (MWp) Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) in the Cirata Reservoir, West Java, the government is currently seeking to construct another floating PLTS in Lake Singkarak, West Sumatra.
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Singapore’s offshore wind expansion will create 1,000 jobs by 2030, boosting demand for engineers, especially in floater design. Floating wind capacity is expected to rise to 15%, driving roles in turbine installation, cable-laying, and sustainability.
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KUCHING (March 5): Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) and Indonesia’s national electricity provider Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) have discussed potential future cross-border energy initiatives to enhance regional energy security and support Asean’s power grid aspirations during SEB’s business mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, recently.
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Kingdom prepares to impose carbon tax of 200 baht (US$5.94) a tonne on oil products.
Thailand is considering proposals to allow businesses to offset as much as 15% of their greenhouse gas pollution with carbon credits in a planned emissions trading system.
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Vietnam targets to add 6,000 MW of offshore wind power to its masterplan by 2030 and put the related projects into operation in 2030-2035, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long.
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The government introduces measures to bolster sustainable energy and improve retail electricity operations.
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Swiss-Swedish multinational corporation specializing in power, robotics, automation, and digitalization technologies, ABB, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s net zero emissions target and renewable energy transition.
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The Department of Energy Efficiency and Promotion is leading efforts to establish policies and frameworks that will allow the energy sector to benefit from carbon trading. This includes developing regulations, strategies, and a pipeline of projects that meet Laos’ climate targets.
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.
