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Energy, Transport & Building
June 05, 2024
Vietnam eyes advanced technology to boost rare earth production, EV industry
The rare earth elements used in making EVs and wind turbines are vital to renewable energy technology. Vietnam boasts abundant rare earth resources but suffers from a lack of advanced technology, leading to a continued decline in extraction volumes.
June 04, 2024Malakoff launches biomass co-firing project, targets 15% capacity by 2027
Malakoff has recently launched its biomass co-firing project at its 2,100 MW coal-fired Tanjung Bin Power Plant (TBPP) in Pontian, Johor. It aims to co-fire up to 15% biomass with coal by 2027.
June 03, 2024Rystad Energy identifies Malaysia as key emerging hub for CCS in Asia-Pacific region
Malaysia is among the hubs in the Asia-Pacific region rapidly emerging as key players in the carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector, according to Rystad Energy.
June 03, 2024Indonesia turns electricity poles into charging stations to boost EV adoption
Indonesia’s state electricity company (PLN) is converting poles into public EV charging stations. Following success in Jakarta, 2,000 more will be converted this year to boost public confidence in electric vehicles.
May 30, 2024U.S. establishes Manila as headquarters for Southeast Asia civil nuclear expansion
To improve power infrastructure, the Philippines is incorporating nuclear energy into its energy transition plans and set to become a base for the U.S. Civil Nuclear Work Group in Southeast Asia.
May 30, 2024Indonesia's new capital attracts water businesses from Japan, Korea, and China
Water infrastructure companies from Japan, South Korea, and China are eager to participate in Indonesia's multibillion-dollar project to build a new capital, with the first phase of the relocation set to begin in August.
May 30, 2024UK carbon trading to include waste-to-energy, carbon removal
The UK ETS Authority announced on May 23 that it is launching a consultation on the inclusion of waste-to-energy, waste incineration, and carbon removals in the carbon emissions trading system.
May 23, 2024Keppel claims the first adoption of carbon mineralized concrete in Vietnam
To embrace the green building transformation trend, Keppel, Singapore's largest multinational corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnamese concrete company FiCO Pan-United and construction firm Coteccons in early May.
May 22, 2024Singapore’s REDEX to be an exclusive partner to Malaysia’s TNBX to assist mGATS platform
REDEX has been chosen as the exclusive partner to Malaysia’s TNB’s wholly-owned subsidiary TNBX. The partnership aims to develop the mGATS into the leading digital trading platform for Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificates.
May 21, 2024Japan passes new legislation to facilitate CCS implementation
Japan passed a law on May 17 to establish a permit system for business operators, facilitating the implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage technology, which captures carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and stores it deep underground.