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March 04, 2025
EU to offer extended compliance period for car manufacturers
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that this month, the Commission will propose amendments to the carbon emission reduction rules for European car manufacturers.
March 04, 2025Thailand’s ethanol revolution: Can biofuels deliver on climate goals?
Advances in biofuels could cement Thailand’s role as a regional leader in renewable energy, writes biofuels expert Hong Wai Onn.
March 03, 2025Vietnam, Singapore step up regional cooperation for ASEAN’s energy transition
Southeast Asian leaders are calling for stronger regional collaboration to accelerate the energy transition, with Vietnam urging action at the ASEAN Future Forum in February and Singapore highlighting cross-border grid integration as key to decarbonizatio
March 03, 2025Experts urge electricity market reform to lower prices in Thailand
Thailand, which has been suffering from high electricity prices, faced a setback when the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) proposal to reduce renewable energy investments was rejected.
February 27, 2025Indonesia’s Mining Law Amendments face backlash over green energy implications
Indonesia’s recent amendment to its Mining Law has ignited heated debate and is expected to impact the country’s renewable energy development.
February 26, 2025Petronas cuts jobs, bets on low-carbon transition as profits decline
Petronas released its latest financial report, showing a 34% drop in annual profit. The company attributed this decline to falling international oil prices again and committed to continued investments in renewable energy and low-carbon initiatives.
February 26, 2025Malaysia's B20 biodiesel expansion stalled by infrastructure, investment gaps
Malaysia's biodiesel development has encountered significant challenges, with officials pointing to the need for infrastructure upgrades to increase the palm oil blending ratio in biodiesel.
February 24, 2025Germany's new chancellor faces coalition challenges affecting climate goals
Germany's election results nearly settled, with the Christian Democratic Union / Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), leading the race, as expected.
February 21, 2025Vietnam unveils coal phase-out plan, intends to stop 2 coal-power plants by 2030
To achieve net zero by 2050, Vietnam is implementing an energy transition action plan, which includes phasing out outdated coal-fired power plants while exploring the feasibility of co-firing biomass and ammonia.
February 20, 2025China replaces fixed pricing with market-driven rates for renewable energy
China will end its fixed pricing mechanism for renewable energy and require electricity generated from such sources to be sold at market-determined rates. The new policy was announced via a government notice issued on Feb. 9.