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January 11, 2024
Singapore's Keppel inks power supply deal with chipmaker GlobalFoundries
The infrastructure unit of global asset manager Keppel Cooperation will supply electricity to the Singapore operations of semiconductor manufacturing giant GlobalFoundries under a multi-year agreement, the group said on Jan 9.
January 11, 2024Solar power poised to be sunrise industry this year in Malaysia
The power sector in Malaysia is expected to see a proliferation of solar projects in 2024, as households and companies seek to lower electricity bill and reduce carbon footprint.
January 11, 2024Indonesia introduces electric pole charging stations with Jakarta as the pilot city
Charging poles become a key element in EV development, but the challenge lies in finding the most convenient locations. Indonesia’s State Electricity Company (PLN) introduces an innovative approach with electric pole charging stations, piloting in Jakarta
January 10, 2024China & Taiwan enterprises shift focus to Vietnam in electronic components, green energy
Global economic growth has slowed down, and Vietnam is no exception. Despite this, there are bright spots in public investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects; capital from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan has flowed back into Vietnam.
January 10, 2024Indonesia plan to restore nearly half a million acres of forests from oil palm plantations
Indonesian government officials recently ruled that 200,000 hectares of oil palm plantations are planned to be returned to the state and converted back into forests, and that figure may increase.
January 10, 2024Thai’s EA groups, Swiss complete first sale of Paris Agreement carbon offsets
Thai electric bus operator, Energy Absolute, announced on Jan 8 that it had sold the first carbon offsets under a new system established by the Paris Agreement to a Swiss fossil fuel group, a major landmark for putting into action the UN climate accord.
January 10, 2024Indonesia's geothermal power growth falls short of expectations
The latest report from the Indonesian Geothermal Association (API) reveals that the geothermal power generation capacity is projected to increase by only 43MW by 2023, falling significantly short of the 190MW target.
January 09, 2024EVN pledges no blackout, but power price may rise this year
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) held its annual conference on Jan. 2, to review the past year's performances and announce new objectives. The attention was focused on how to resolve the power shortages issue and whether electricity prices will rise again.
January 09, 2024Indonesia aims to export green hydrogen by 2030
According to the report from Indonesian government, the country’s green hydrogen potential is projected to reach 185,101 GWh by 2060. The report also pledges that Indonesia aims to become a green or low-carbon hydrogen exporting country as early as 2030.
January 09, 2024The next big challenge of carbon capture is how to use it
As demand for decarbonization grows, discussions surrounding carbon capture have gained momentum. However, the technology has also drawn mounting opposition.