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February 23, 2024
Laos’ biggest wind power project may provide excess electricity to Vietnam
The Lao government signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) in collaboration with SVARE (Savan Vayu Renewable Energy) on Feb. 16. This agreement entails an investment of USD 2 billion to develop Laos' largest wind power project.
February 23, 2024Changi Airport, Keppel initiate Singapore’s largest rooftop solar project
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has embarked on a project in collaboration with Keppel, marking the commencement of construction for a vast solar PV system across the rooftops of Changi Airport’s terminals and a designated area within its airfield.
February 23, 2024Thailand’s new power plan expected to be implemented by Q2
Thailand’s new power development plan is expected to be finalized by Q2 and will focus more on renewable energy. The final decision on whether to include nuclear power as part of the alternative energy mix will be made by the minister.
February 22, 2024Indonesia’s new government energy policies may impact global climate change
From coal, nickel, palm oil to rainforests, Indonesia’s riches matter to the rest of the world, as does its presidential election.
February 20, 2024Vietnam's new smart industrial park aims to attract green investors
Viglacera Corporation, Vietnam's building materials giant, announced during a tree planting event on Feb. 15 that they will establish "Thuan Thanh Eco-Smart IP", a green smart industrial park in Bac Ninh Province, which aims to attract large enterprises t
February 20, 2024Energies PH works with UK firm to build first tidal energy plant in Southeast Asia
Philippine energy company Energies PH's subsidiary, San Bernardino Ocean Power, has officially signed a contract with the UK maritime engineering group Inyanga Marine Energy. They plan to build Southeast Asia's first tidal power plant in the waters surrou
February 19, 2024Singapore airfares set to rise from 2026 over green fuel requirements
The Singaporean government plans to require all departing flights to use sustainable aviation fuel starting in 2026. This move is widely believed to increase costs for airlines, which may be passed on to passengers.
February 19, 2024Malaysia government fuels solar panel installations via NEM Program
Malaysia’s deputy minster for Energy Transition and Water Transformation announced an encouraging surge in solar panel installations in residential areas across the country, marking a promising step towards its energy transition.
February 17, 2024Vietnam’s FPT works with Japan’s Carbon EX to compete in the carbon market
FPT Group has announced its cooperation with Carbon EX, a Japanese carbon credit trading platform, to develop carbon market in Vietnam and establish carbon credits that meet international standards and provide solutions for green transformation.
February 17, 2024Indonesia rolls out free carbon tracking system for Southeast Asian businesses
East Ventures and The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched ECOVISEA. The platform acts as a free web-based global greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator.