Denmark, Vietnam discuss energy transition
(VOVWORLD) – Danish experts and Vietnamese officials discussed Danish achievements in energy development and feasible solutions for Vietnam at a conference on energy transition for sustainable development held in Quang Ninh province on Wednesday. The seminar on “Energy transition to reach the sustainable development goals” Le Hung Tinh, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee […]
DFA: PH open to new West Philippine Sea exploration talks with China
The Philippines is open to talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
DOE eyeing 2,400 MW goal for nuclear power
The Department of Energy (DOE) is looking to target 2,400 megawatts (MW) of nuclear capacity in order to support the country’s growth by 2035. The said proposal is part of the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2023 to 2050, expected to be completed this year.
DOE sets GCQ protocols for energy companies
As Metro Manila transitions to general community quarantine (GCQ) tomorrow, the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued protocols that its attached agencies and industry players would adhere to in the envisioned “new normal” in the energy sector. Through an Administrative Order (AO) issued by the department, it prescribed several parameters on how energy companies could gradually […]
DOE-Japanese METI to study Mindoro Power Grid
TAGUIG CITY, July 4 — The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan are looking to review Mindoro’s Power Development Master Plan as a continuation of the power sector Technical Cooperation Agreement (TCA) signed in June 2018. Mindoro is the seventh largest island in the Philippines with […]
DOE, USAID partner to promote private investments in energy
MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered to increase private investments in advanced energy technology to ensure energy security in the country.
Dr M: Prosper-thy-neighbour policy promotes concept of shared security
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia must recognise the potential of its neighbours to forge strategic alliances on the back of a Prosper-Thy-Neighbour policy that promotes the concept of shared prosperity, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed said today. The strategic alliances according to him would lead to a new energy future that was sustainable […]
Duterte says Xi Jinping offered him an oil and gas deal to ignore South China Sea ruling
(CNN)Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he has been offered a controlling stake in a joint energy deal by Chinese President Xi Jinping in exchange for ignoring an international arbitration in Manila’s favor on the South China Sea. In 2016, a tribunal in The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines in a maritime dispute, concluding China has no legal […]
Đồng Nai to cooperate with RoK on energy industry
HÀ NỘI — The southern province of Đồng Nai’s authorities and delegation from the Jeollanam Province in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on Thursday signed co-operation agreement on energy industry. Under the agreement, the two sides will co-ordinate the development of new renewable energy, smart grids, information on energy and energy technology, and energy efficiency. Jeollanam Province will support Đồng Nai training experts and workers […]
East Asia investors eye RE projects in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeing interest from investors in Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, particularly for renewable energy (RE) projects, according to the head of the Board of Investments (BOI).