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November 20, 2023
5 global-scale energy companies engaged in green electricity in Indonesia
Indonesian state-owned electricity company, the PLN, has cooperated with five leading international energy corporations for the development t of a green ecosystem in Indonesia.
November 20, 2023PTT to transform Laem Chabang into Thailand’s first “green” port
Thailand’s state-owned oil and gas firm, PTT Plc, is set to transform Laem Chabang deep-sea port into a leading example of green ports across the country.
November 17, 2023Indonesian PLN plans 31.6GW renewable power capacity in 2024-2033
Indonesia's PLN plans to construct an additional 31.6 GW of renewable power capacity between 2024 and 2033, Chief Executive Darmawan Prasodjo told the parliament on Nov. 15.
November 16, 2023Opportunities and challenges of green transportation in Vietnam
To fulfill the commitment at COP26 which is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is prioritizing "greening" efforts to both land and sea transport with new business opportunities and challenges as well.
November 15, 2023Electric buses will soon ply Mandaue City streets to reduce carbon footprint
Electric vehicles will soon ply in some of the streets of Mandaue City, following the signing of a MOA between the city government and the Global Electric Transport Philippines Inc. on Nov. 8.
November 14, 2023EVN increases average retail electricity price again
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has announced an adjustment in the average retail electricity prices by 4.5% from Nov. 9. After four years of frozen increases, electricity prices in Vietnam have been adjusted twice this year.
November 14, 2023MSB secures FMO 100 million USD for green projects
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in demand for green loans in Vietnam. Many banks are not only allocating their capital for green and sustainable development projects but also seeking support from foreign Development Finance Institution
November 14, 2023Undersubscribed small amount green energy auction calls for more flexibility
Taipower’s Round 1 auction, which offered 10 million kilowatt hours of small-amount green energy, was undersubscribed. Some private sectors believe that the small amount of green energy cannot meet demand from SMEs, and with limited offers and the highest
November 10, 2023Apple says it does not pass on costs of carbon reduction to consumers
Apple does not charge more to account for its carbon reduction efforts in its consumer technology products, said Lisa Jackson, the vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiative.
November 10, 2023TNB teams up with Petronas to develop CCS for gas-fired power plants
Malaysian utility company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has worked with state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for gas-fired power plants.