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March 26, 2024
Vietnam seeks buyers for 5 million credits as forest carbon offset exceeds expectations
Vietnam’s carbon offset amount is beyond expectation. The government plans to sell the remaining 4.91 million of carbon credits with the help of World Bank in finding potential buyers or piloting auctions on international platforms.
March 26, 2024Thai study warns of 32% GDP impact if decarbonization efforts fail to keep up
The impact of carbon tariffs from Europe and the United States is gradually becoming evident. The Kasikorn Research Center estimating that Thailand could face significant economic losses if it fails to keep pace with the low-carbon measures adopted by oth
March 26, 2024TPIPP announces goal of 100% renewable use by 2026
TPI Polene Power (TPIPP), the leading developer and operator of waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in Thailand based on capacity, plans to reduce coal usage next year with the goal of achieving 100% renewable fuel utilization by 2026.
March 25, 2024Indonesia to announce carbon emission caps to revitalize carbon credit market
Indonesia Ministry of Environment and Forestry has announced its intention to soon implement the Technical Approval for Emission Limits (PTBAE) set by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and strongly believed that this regulation can enhan
March 25, 2024Thailand commits to accelerating green energy trading liberalization by year’s end
The direction of Thailand's "Direct Power Purchase Agreement" is set to become clearer. Chai Wacharonke, spokesperson for the Thai Prime Minister's Office, stated that Prime Minister instructed to expedite the policy to liberalize green energy trading in
March 25, 2024Security Bank, Helios collaborate for solar energy in Filipino households
Security Bank has partnered with climate fintech firm Helios to enhance access to clean energy for Filipino homeowners. The two firms signed a memorandum of agreement last month to alleviate financial pressure on households facing increased power costs.
March 22, 2024Indonesia to reassess geothermal potential to attract investment
Indonesia’s strategic location along the Pacific Ring of Fire endows it with approximately 40% of the global geothermal reserves. Despite having a geothermal generation capacity of around 24 GW, limited demand has hindered investment attraction. As a resu
March 22, 2024Off-grid solar lights up lives in Indonesian remote village
Life in the village of Laindeha on the island of Sumba, Indonesia, used to grind to a halt at sunset. However, everything transformed three years ago with the introduction of electricity.
March 22, 2024Mitsubishi, 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.