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Energy, Transport & Building
June 23, 2025
Malaysia to launch automatic fuel adjustment for electricity tariffs in July
Starting in July, Peninsular Malaysia will implement an Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) mechanism for electricity pricing, replacing the current Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) system.
June 20, 2025Forum highlight: Advancing net zero with virtual power plants, green hydrogen, and carbon removal
To help businesses advance their net-zero transformation, RECCESSARY, a new energy and carbon market media platform, and EnergyOMNI, a net-zero knowledge platform, jointly hosted the New Energy and Carbon Market Business Forum on June 19.
June 20, 2025Is BYD’s acceleration a win for Latin America?
The Chinese electric vehicle giant is bringing affordable prices, cutting-edge technology and an aggressive strategy to the region’s markets.
June 19, 2025Indonesian utility PLN ‘kneecaps renewables’ with embrace of fossil fuels
Indonesia’s state-owned power utility, PLN, plans to expand fossil fuel generation by more than 20% by the mid-2030s, prioritizing gas and coal plants while delaying large-scale renewable rollouts until the early 2030s.
June 18, 2025Next-gen virtual power plants: Enel X on building a resilient Taiwanese grid
"Everyone has heard of Virtual Power Plants but may not fully grasp their definition or the problems they truly solve," states Roger Chen, Head of Enel X Taiwan."
June 18, 2025How ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions U.S. energy to be more costly for consumers and climate
When it comes to energy policy, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill that House Republicans passed in May 2025 – risks raising Americans’ energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
June 17, 2025Investors bet record €130 million on German fusion startup Proxima
German startup Proxima Fusion has raised 130 million euros from private investors. The record funding reflects growing optimism that nuclear fusion will provide plentiful and clean energy in the not-too-distant future.
June 16, 2025Philippines bets on natural gas to accelerate renewable energy
A new law paving the way for the promotion of natural gas has been labelled an “insult” by climate campaigners.
June 12, 2025After Trump cut funding for energy transitions overseas, could China step in?
Chinese international cooperation mechanisms such as the Belt and Road Initiative could fill the gaps left by US withdrawal, writes Zhou Xiaozhu.
June 11, 2025Sarawak partners with Chinese firms to develop 1 GW floating solar project at Bakun Reservoir
On June 10, the government of Sarawak announced a partnership with China’s China Three Gorges International Corporation (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric to jointly develop a large-scale floating solar project at the Bakun Reservoir.