Renewable energy trading within Asean power grid important for sustainability – TNB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Collaboration in energy trading, especially generated from renewable sources among the Asean power grid will be important for sustainability and energy adequacy, said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).
Pestech inks deal to collaborate on green hydrogen production from hydro plants
Pestech International Bhd has inked a deal to collaborate on green hydrogen production from hydro power plants in Cambodia and Malaysia. In a bourse filing on Tuesday (May 24), Pestech said it entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hydrogène De France SA (HDF Energy).
US-Asean Summit sends strong signal to invest in PH
The success of the recent US-Asean Special Summit sends a strong message of pushing for deeper economic engagement between the US and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states, especially on more jobs and investments for the Philippines.
UN promises support for Vietnam’s energy transition scheme
The United Nations (UN) has affirmed its willingness to support Vietnam in establishing a partnership on energy transition with the Group of Seven (G7) nations in a letter of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General on Climate Action Selwin Hart handed over the […]
Indonesia to focus on fair energy access in archipelagic countries
Indonesia, in pursuance of the 2030 sustainable development agenda, will encourage accessibility and fair distribution of energy in archipelagic countries through the G20 forum.
US climate envoy Kerry pledges to assist Vietnam with energy transition, climate change
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Boston on May 14 (local time) as part of his working trip to the US.
PH eyes opportunities in ASEAN+3 initiatives
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the Philippines is looking forward to future initiatives under the umbrella of the ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, Korea) cooperation to help accelerate the country’s shift from coal to sustainable energy sources.
Singapore, Pacific Alliance’s work plan to boost digital economy, green energy
The Singapore and Pacific Alliance (PA) will enforce the joint work plan, which seeks to push for innovation in the digital economy, green energy, and logistics amongst others. In January 2022, the work plan was signed by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan signed the Work Plan with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign […]
Thailand: Aramco and PTT strengthen partnership on energy cooperation
Aramco has announced it has deepened its collaboration with Thailand’s national oil company PTT, amidst the expansion of its presence in Asia. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding at a ceremony in Bangkok on May 11.
Myanmar, China discuss electricity and energy development including cross-border power lines
Union Minister for Electric Power and for Energy U Thaung Han received Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Chen Hai in Nay Pyi Taw on May 13. During the call, they discussed the cross-border power lines to develop the electricity and energy sectors of Myanmar, hydropower projects, gas-fired and thermal power plant projects and further cooperation […]