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December 22, 2023
Gulf Energy, EGAT sign PPA for 12 solar power projects
Gulf Energy Development is continuing to expand its footprint in the solar energy sector. On Thursday, the company signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
December 22, 2023Germany approves 50% hike in its carbon price next year
On Friday, Germany approved the plan to raise the price on carbon dioxide emissions by more than agreed on previously on Dec. 15. The country currently has a levy on CO2 emissions from fuel of 30 euros per ton of CO2.
December 22, 2023Japan's Eneos, Sumitomo to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia
Japanese oil company Eneos and trading group Sumitomo Corp. have announced plans to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia and export much of it to Japan. This initiative aims to further diversify the fuel supply for decarbonization.
December 22, 2023Singapore’s first public sector sustainability report: no bottled water
Singapore is leading other Southeast Asian countries by releasing its first government sustainability report. Besides carbon reduction achievements, the government has announced the gradual elimination of single-use items.
December 21, 2023Taiwan delegation to COP28 jointly acknowledge climate finance as transition accelerator
As the COP28 climate talks ended in a deal on global transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (TAISE) invited Taiwan delegation to COP28 to share their observations.
December 21, 2023Singapore, Japan agree green and digital shipping corridor for maritime decarbonization
The Singaporean and Japanese governments have signed a MoC to establish the first Singapore–Japan Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).
December 21, 2023Vietnam pilots carbon credit exchange from 2025, enterprises may struggle to comply
Vietnam Carbon Credit Exchange is expected to trial from 2025, but the details of the trial phase are still under development, especially regarding policies, legal framework, and human resources for the development are seriously insufficient. It will be d
December 20, 2023Indonesia state utility PLN inks 14 clean energy deals during COP28
Indonesia's state power firm Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) said it had signed 14 agreements with various institutions during the COP28 climate summit to transition to cleaner energy.
December 20, 2023Scramble for African forests looming for carbon credits
The UAE startup "Blue Carbon" is quietly developing forest carbon credits worldwide. Through collaborations with 5 African countries, the land area involved is nearly equivalent to the size of United Kingdom.
December 20, 2023Geothermal coffee process used in Indonesia speeds up processing
Geothermal energy has the potential to generate direct social benefits through direct use applications. This potential is currently being realized in Indonesia with the introduction of the Geothermal Coffee Process (GCP) by PGE in West Java.