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May 21, 2024
Small modular reactors gain traction in Southeast Asia to cut emissions
Small modular reactors (SMRs), which are smaller and produce less nuclear waste, are gaining traction, particularly in Thailand and the Philippines.
May 20, 2024Sarawak's energy transition: Green power trading, renewables development, and green policies
Prime Minister Abang Johari of Sarawak State of Malaysia led representatives of Sarawak Energy Berhad and other energy companies to attend the Future Energy Asia 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand on May 17 to showcase their energy transition strategies.
May 17, 2024Malaysia to introduce CCUS regulatory framework, eyes global leadership
Malaysia's Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has announced that the government will present a progressive regulatory framework bill for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. The bill is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet in November.
May 16, 2024Laos partners with Thailand's Energy Absolute to accelerate renewable energy goals
Laos is ambitiously pursuing renewable energy development, recently announcing a collaboration with Thailand's Energy Absolute (EA) to jointly develop hydropower and electric vehicles. This initiative is expected to boost Laos' revenue within three years.
May 16, 2024Three reasons why Taiwanese businesses favor nuclear power
As the RE100 target and carbon tariffs are established internationally, demand for green electricity is escalating. However, voices in Taiwan's business community supporting nuclear power are growing stronger, prompting the new government to re-examine it
May 16, 2024Three major impacts of the U.S. imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
The Biden administration announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, particularly raising tariffs on EVs to 100%. However, analysts believe that the potential ripple effects may not necessarily be beneficial for the United States.
May 15, 2024Malaysia carbon exchange to auction first local nature-based carbon credits in July
The Malaysia Carbon Exchange (BCX) will auction its first batch of locally generated carbon credits on July 25. This event marks the expansion of its product offering to include local carbon credits in addition to global carbon credits.
May 14, 2024Record 30% of global electricity sourced from renewables, driven by China
According to the European energy think tank Ember, global renewable energy generation has surpassed 30% for the first time. Notably, over half of the new green energy added last year came from China.
May 13, 2024Shell accused of selling 200 million of “phantom carbon credits”
Energy giant Shell is accused of selling "phantom carbon credits" through a Canadian carbon capture project, which not only generated an additional revenue of 200 million Canadian dollars (about 140 million USD) but captured only half of the amount claime
May 07, 2024Gulf Energy aims to lower power bills in Thailand with 25 new solar farms
Gulf Energy Development anticipates that the establishment of 25 new solar farms will aid the government in more effectively regulating electricity prices, potentially resulting in reduced power bills.