Australian technology company Star Scientific has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippines’ Department of Energy in order to trace out the use of its game-changing HERO technology. The partnership could see Star Scientific transform every coal-fired power plant in the nation to green hydrogen while also utilising the technology to, among other things, […]

As part of Australia’s engagement in the Mekong sub-region, the nation’s embassy joined the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) yesterday to launch a landmark initiative to electrify villages in Cambodia not connected to the grid.

The Ayala group’s power generation unit AC Energy has entered into a deal on the transfer of its entire interest in a 552-megawatt, coal-fired plant in Lanao del Norte to its partner, Power Partners Ltd. Co. Ayala Corp. said in regulatory filing that the transaction would involve all of AC Energy’s share in GNPower Kauswagan […]

AC Energy Philippines Inc. (ACEPH) is scaling up its existing power capacity by about half by the end of 2020, its top official said. From the existing capacity of 650 megawatts (MW), ACEPH President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Francia said the figure will be doubled to 1,300 MW by next year.

B.Grimm Power Plc has acquired a 70% stake in Angthong Power Co, a gas-fired power plant under the small power producer scheme, for 2.52 billion baht. The company purchased the stake in the power plant, with a 123-megawatt capacity, from its Redman Pacific Holding Pte through wholly owned subsidiary B.Grimm Power Chonburi Co.

MANILA, Philippines — Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate wants cross-ownership of distribution utilities (DU) and power generation companies banned “to stop the anticonsumer self-dealing transactions” among these firms.    

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it is joining hands with Chao Phraya Express Boat (CPX), a transportation service in Thailand, to expand e-mobility on Chao Phraya, one of Bangkok’s main waterways. Over the next 12 months, the IFC will work with CPX to develop bankable and sustainable investment projects. This will include […]

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bantayan Island has a new source of electricity.

A 39MW solar power plant in far northwestern Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province has been successful brought to the national grid, Shenzhen-listed solar development company JA Solar Technology Co Ltd said in press release on March 10.

PT North Sumatra Hydro Energy (NSHE) might delay the completion of the Rp 22 trillion (US$1.5 billion) Batang Toru hydropower plant (PLTA) in North Sumatra because of manpower issues.