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September 18, 2025
Philippines launches first baseload solar plant with battery storage in Batangas
Philippine renewable energy developer Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) has inaugurated the country’s first baseload solar power plant, Citicore Solar (CS) Batangas 1.
September 17, 2025Singapore advances NDC with first nature-based carbon credit purchase
Singapore announced on September 16 that it will invest SGD 76.4 million (about USD 59.8 million) to procure its first batch of cross-border, nature-based carbon credits, enough to offset nearly 4% of the nation’s emissions.
September 16, 2025Sarawak’s 'green battery' ambitions face indigenous, environmental backlash
Malaysia’s Sarawak state aims to position itself as the region’s “Green Battery” for energy transition. But while its low-carbon push advances, associated infrastructure projects are threatening forests and indigenous livelihoods.
September 15, 2025Vietnam’s new energy resolution backs renewables, two-part electricity tariff
Vietnam is doubling down on its energy ambitions, with the Communist Party’s Politburo issuing a new resolution that underscores energy as the foundation of economic growth. The resolution calls for boosting installed generation capacity while lifting the
September 12, 2025Japan’s Kaneka breaks ground on first biomass steam plant in Malaysia
Japan’s petrochemical major Kaneka broke ground on its first biomass steam plant in Malaysia on Sept. 11, in partnership with local renewable developer BAC Renewable Energy (BACRE).
September 12, 2025Q&A: A ‘holistic’ approach to the long-awaited ASEAN Power Grid
Matthew David Wittenstein of the UN ESCAP talks about how regional power connectivity can move forward in a fair and sustainable way
September 11, 2025ASEAN biofuels poised for export, but policy gaps cloud outlook
ASEAN nations see strong potential in developing bioenergy, with opportunities to export to markets such as Europe and boost trade revenues.
September 11, 2025Beyond green data centers: Leaner, smarter AI for Southeast Asia’s sustainable digital future
Booming growth in data centers is escalating electricity demand and risks undermining the region’s energy transition goals.
September 10, 2025Indonesia prioritizes gas over renewables to meet power demand surge
Indonesia’s state electricity company PLN is betting big on natural gas as a “bridging fuel” ahead of a big buildup of renewables.
September 09, 2025Singapore extends EV incentives, cuts hybrid car subsidies
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction, Singapore has revised its incentive schemes to further accelerate adoption. The EEAI and the VES will be extended, but rebates for hybrid cars will be removed.