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November 30, 2023
Malaysia’s parliament powered by solar energy in 2024
Malaysia’s parliament is expected to include the use of solar energy in its operation by June next year as part of its sustainability efforts.
November 29, 2023Japan’s Marubeni intends to replace Ørsted in operating Vietnam's offshore wind power
Japan's Marubeni has expressed to replace Ørsted by collaborating with Vietnam's T&T Group to develop offshore wind power projects in Thai Binh, a province of northern Vietnam.
November 29, 2023Virgin Atlantic’s first 100% SAF flight showcase the potential of low carbon options
A Virgin Atlantic passenger jet powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) successfully completed a London-to-New York jaunt on November 28 to showcase the potential of low-carbon options that make up a tiny fraction of the industry's fuel mix.
November 29, 2023Sarawak first in Malaysia to enact climate change law
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly has passed the Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill on November 20, making it the first state to have legislation to address climate change.
November 28, 2023COP28: What to know before UN climate talks
Approximately 70,000 world delegates and negotiators are expected to meet in Dubai for the United Nation’s COP28 climate summit from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12.
November 28, 2023Indonesia launches construction of first carbon storage project
Indonesia's president Joko Widodo launched the construction of a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project in West Papua province operated by BP Plc on Nov. 24, making it the country’s first carbon storage project.
November 28, 2023Thailand’s biggest floating solar plant inaugurated in Prachinburi
National Power Supply Company (NPS) commenced commercial operations for the first and second phases of its largest floating solar power plant in October 2023. The cumulative installed capacity has reached 60 MW.
November 27, 2023Philippines ready to sell sovereign carbon credits, says lawmaker
The Climate Change Commission of the Philippines and Maharlika Carbon Technologies signed a memorandum of cooperation last Friday to jointly promote voluntary carbon credits and sovereign carbon credits.
November 27, 2023Vietnam contributes 69% of ASEAN renewable energy generation
Vietnam accounted for 69% of ASEAN’s solar and wind generation in 2022 and was the region’s main driver in renewable energy development in recent years, according to a report by U.K.-based energy think tank Ember.
November 27, 2023Petronas, Japanese firms aim to start CO2 storage by end-2028
Japanese firms have agreed to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project with Malaysian energy company Petronas which should begin commercial operations by the end of 2028, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JAPEX) said on November 20.