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The Philippines wants to entice more “green” energy investments as it aims to bounce back from the pandemic-induced recession while fighting climate risks and enhancing disaster resilience, President Duterte’s chief economic manager said.
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Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has instructed officials to conduct a safety review of the nationwide oil and gas pipeline network, following growing concerns by state officials and civic groups over a recurrence of the deadly gas pipe explosion last Friday.
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Earlier this week, we reported on fundamental changes to the rules pertaining to foreign ownership in geothermal projects and development in the Philippines. The Philippines Department of Energy has now provided further details on rules related to the now allowed 100% foreign ownership in large-scale geothermal projects,
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Filipino consumers will be spared from worrying over electricity service interruptions or brownouts during the Christmas holidays, as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) formalized its order of “no electricity service disconnection’ until December 31 this year.
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Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said he supports the government’s recent policy shift favoring more sustainable and “green” energy sources.
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Mitsubishi Motors Thailand wants to seek new business opportunities based on its “V2X” concept, using plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to alert households to smart electricity management.
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A £2.5 million grant under the UK PACT Programme has been announced and a call for project proposals launched in Malaysia.
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.
