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March 22, 2024
Mitsubishi, PTT to explore ammonia-fired power in Thailand
Thai state-owned oil and gas firm PTT and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific have started a collaborative pre-feasibility study into utilizing 100% ammonia in gas turbine power generation in Thailand.
March 20, 2024Net zero city, smart city expos demonstrate Taiwan's green transformation strengths
The 2024 Smart City Expo and 2050 Net Zero City Expo kicked off in Taipei on March 19, showcasing smart city technologies in transportation, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, security, and net-zero emissions applications.
March 20, 2024Samaiden signs 20-year solar energy PPA with Maxell Tohshin
Samaiden Group has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Maxell Tohshin, a subsidiary of Japan’s Maxell, to execute the design and installation of a solar PV system, with a capacity of 1,028.28 kWp at Maxell Tohshin's premises.
March 19, 2024Vietnam's wind power booms: Danish and Australian eye investments
On the 13th, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Anders Runevad, chair of the board of Vestas Group, and warmly welcomed more Danish businesses to invest in and share their experience and technology to accelerate Vietnam's energy transi
March 18, 2024Tesla's factory in Thailand hindered by industrial park size restrictions
The Thai government has reached out to Tesla, reportedly assisting in the search for a site for its factory. However, Thai media indicating that existing national or private industrial park sizes are too small to meet Tesla's requirements.
March 15, 2024Distributed energy source could provide 50% of green power in Southeast Asia: expert
Beyond large-scale projects like power plants, the development of renewable energy sources may find significant traction in rooftop solar and electric vehicles, potentially reshaping the market landscape. Experts suggest that with appropriate policies in
March 15, 2024EGAT’s 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid at Ubol Ratana Dam start operation
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) announced that the 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Ubol Ratana Dam has commenced commercial operation.
March 15, 2024Singapore selects ExxonMobil, Shell for CCS project
Exxon Mobil and Shell have announced a collaboration with the Singaporean government to initiate a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The partnership aims to significantly dimmish Singapore's CO2 emissions.
March 14, 2024Finland's Wartsila Group plans to develop Vietnam's first flexible power plant
Vietnam's National Power Development Plan 8 places "flexible power resources" on the national energy structure for the first time. The market potential attracting investment from Finnish major developer, Wartsila.
March 14, 2024PLN Indonesia Power advances huge carbon emissions reductions with biomass cofiring
PLN Indonesia Power reduced 555 thousand tons of CO2 emissions last year by substituting coal with biomass cofiring in coal-powered power plants (PLTU).