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June 02, 2023
Indonesia's PLN seeks $700M investment for 200-MW solar installations
Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s state utility company, seeks a $700-million investment to deploy a 200 MW solar panel that will replace diesel power generators to reduce carbon emissions, the company announced on May 27.
May 31, 2023Indonesia hopes to become regional carbon storage hub
The Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) was established on May 30 with hopes to help propel the country’s agenda to become a regional hub for carbon capture storage (CCS) solution.
May 31, 2023Ilocos Norte’s onshore wind hit 500 MW
Onshore wind projects in Ilocos Norte province of the Philippines will soon exceed 500 MW, a testament to the province’s strong wind potential, according to a Department of Energy official.
May 25, 2023Southeast Asian ride-hailers’ carbon neutrality pledge stumbles as emissions surge
Singapore-based Grab and Indonesia's GoTo, the two biggest ride-hailing and delivery firms in Southeast Asia, are falling far behind their carbon neutrality pledge as their greenhouse gas emissions surged in 2022.
May 24, 2023Vietnam to launch carbon trade exchange in 2028
Vietnam plans to officially run a carbon trade exchange in 2028, according to a draft carbon market project in Vietnam conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
May 19, 2023Vietnam approves $135bn power plan for 2030
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), which is part of the National Electricity Development Plan 2021-30, after two years of wrangling and revision.
May 18, 2023Malaysia allows cross-border renewable PPAs
Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change and Ministry of Economy have proposed new renewable energy initiatives to drive the development of the country’s renewable energy industry.
May 17, 2023CP Foods’ free-range eggs become first certified with low-carbon label in Thailand
Charoen Pokphand Foods（CPF）has introduced 23 types of fresh egg products that have been certified with the “Global Warming Reduction Label," the first eggs to receive such a label in Thailand.
May 17, 2023Singapore expands green finance plan to decarbonize economy
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that to decarbonize the economy, Singapore will expand its focus, which is now solely on green finance, to the one that also includes transition finance by mapping out clear definitions, encouraging
May 12, 2023Indonesia to launch carbon exchange in H2
Indonesia’s financial regulator said on May 5 that the government plans to launch a carbon exchange in the second half of this year, as part of efforts to boost renewable energy use and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.