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Energy-Climate & Environment

Race to Zero: Philippine business leaders commit to accelerating climate action

2 February 2021

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Philippines

Manila, 27 January 2021— As part of continuing activities in the run-up to the 26^th Conference of Parties (COP26), the British Embassy Manila in partnership with Eco Business hosted the high-level virtual event ‘Leaders or Laggards: Corporate leadership in low-carbon post-pandemic recovery’. It brought together policy makers, business leaders, industry representatives, chambers of commerce, and climate advocates including youth and media in an interactive dialogue on one of the most important challenges of our age.

Electricity/Power Grid

Deadline for Participation in Thailand’s VSPP and Community Power Plant Projects Draws Near

2 February 2021

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Thailand

The application period for very small power producers (VSPPs) aiming to participate in the community power plant project is fast drawing to a close, with the deadline set for February 4, 2021.

Oil & Gas

Thailand’s PTTEP eyes more Middle East deals after $2.45bn BP pact

2 February 2021

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Thailand

Thailand’s state-backed upstream player PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) said Monday that its $2.45 billion deal to buy a 20% stake in one of Oman’s strategic gas fields from UK major BP will pave the way for future investments in the Middle East.

Electricity/Power Grid

Poised to Lead: Thailand sets sights on changing the way Asia harnesses power

2 February 2021

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Thailand

The ASEAN power industry is on the cusp of change, but in which direction will it go, and will Thailand be leading the charge?

The best way to spur change and ensure key players’ backing often is to relay what positive results the other parties can expect. This tactic is one Thailand has incorporated when considering increased connectivity between Southeast Asian countries because it increases grid reliability and renewables integration. With power demand still high and expecting to grow, there must be a delineation of a central power hub and innovative plans for trading and growing power capabilities during this pivotal time.

Eco Friendly Vehicle

Indonesia on Thorny Path to Electric Vehicles

2 February 2021

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Indonesia

Jakarta. Indonesia has taken the path to electric vehicles since President Joko Widodo in late 2019 issued a decree detailing the timeline to achieve a certain amount of EVs as public transport means and private uses.

Coal ,
Energy Policy

Why does Indonesia’s nickel export ban upset the EU?

2 February 2021

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Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA — The European Union (EU) has filed a lawsuit against Indonesia to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Indonesia’s nickel export ban, which took effect on 1 January 2021. The export ban aims to give added values to nickel, meaning that nickel will not be exported in the form of raw ore.

Energy Policy ,
Energy-Climate & Environment

Green Plan 2030 to see S’pore set new sustainability targets

2 February 2021

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Singapore

Singapore will ramp up its sustainability drive, with agencies across ministries setting “ambitious and concrete targets” under a new initiative called the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

Energy Policy ,
Energy-Climate & Environment

Parliament declares climate change a global emergency

2 February 2021

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Singapore

The Workers’ Party (WP) has called on Parliament to declare a climate emergency, and for Singapore to take bolder action to combat climate change.

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