MANILA, Philippines — Coal will remain the Philippines’ top power source over the coming decade despite a recent government ban on coal-powered generators, the impact of which will likely be felt only on a much longer term, a Fitch unit said.

Cambodia’s coal plans will hit its renewables advantage and put off outside investors, writes Peter Ford, Environmental Programme Responsible for Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar at H&M Group.

DAVAO CITY — Mindanao’s shift in recent years to more power generated by coal-fired plants is for now saving the southern Philippines from energy problems caused by the El Niño dry spell. “Mindanao’s current energy mix and supply status may be able to spare Mindanao from the effects of long dry spell to our power […]

The share of coal-fired power in Indonesia’s energy mix increased on the year to 38pc in 2020 from 37.1pc a year earlier, despite the country aiming for a steep reduction by 2025. The world’s top coal exporter is targeting to reduce the share of coal-fired power in its energy mix to 30pc by 2025 while […]

Construction of two 350-megawatt coal-fired power units broke ground yesterday. The power generated is scheduled to be linked to the national grid in 2022.

Almost two decades ago, in a small hillside town in southern Shan State, Myanmar’s largest coal-run power plant was built. Tigyit has been forever changed by this joint venture between the China National Heavy Machinery Corporation and a group of Myanmar businessmen affiliated with the country’s ruling generals who were responsible for the coup d’état […]

A 135-megawatt coal-fired power plant will start producing energy this month in the coastal province of Preah Sihanouk, according to a high-ranking energy official.

Construction of  a combined 700 megawatt (mW) coal-fired power plant in Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong province, is on schedule, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

HÀ NỘI – Though the Government plans to increase its renewable energy capacity, Việt Nam’s power industry is forecast to see a rise in coal-powered generation as the cheap and reliable source remains the most feasible option to meet the country’s rapidly rising power demands. According to Daine Loh, power and renewables analyst of Fitch […]

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The development of coal-fueled power plants (PLTU) is no longer an option in Indonesia, which is moving to transition from fossil fuels to new and renewable energy, the Energy and Mineral Resources Minister has said.