Philippines fuel prices to increase by up to P1.50/litre on March 7
Local oil companies will raise their pump prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene on Tuesday, March 7, by as much as P1.50 per liter.
Electricity, cooking gas costs likely to go up as Thai inflation at 13-month low
Thailand’s average headline inflation in February was at 3.79%, the lowest in 13 months, following a drop in fuel prices, the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) said on Tuesday (March 7).
Cambodian research fellow urges nations to join efforts for energy security
As the changing geopolitical landscape continues to threaten energy security, countries need to work together to secure energy supplies and promote new energy, experts said.
Myanmar’s natural gas income in jeopardy as foreign firms exit
The Myanmar government is facing a potential crisis of dwindling revenue, as overseas energy companies pull out of natural gas operations in the country one after another, squeezing the ruling military’s primary source of foreign income.
Singapore to grant first conditional approval for proposals to import low-carbon electricity ‘soon’
Singapore expects to grant its first conditional approval for proposals to import low-carbon electricity “soon”, said Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng on Tuesday (Feb 28).
Solar mini-grids bring new opportunities to off-grid communities in Cambodia
In February of 2021, the UNDP energy team made its first visit to Pa Tang village in Ratanakiri province. A young man named Mr Veth acted as their guide, taking them by motorbike into the forest to assess potential sites for pico hydro, i.e., sites with less than 5 kW capacity of hydropower, that could […]
Myanmar Junta Waives Tax on Electricity Investment to Keep Lights On
In a bid to attract foreign funds for the country’s electricity sector, which has been crippled since the coup, the junta has waived tax on investment in the sector.
Vietnam feels impact of Russia-Ukraine war in energy prices, defence industry
Vietnam may be thousands of kilometres away from the Russia-Ukraine war, but it is feeling the effects of the conflict, particularly in energy prices and its defence industry.
Philippines regulators consider energy storage ownership rules and definition – report
The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) and regulators are considering changing rules governing ownership of grid-connected energy storage systems. The current classification of energy storage as generation could be hindering investment in an asset class the Philippines needs to see more of to ensure stable and cost-effective operation of its electricity networks.
New LNG plants to ease tight power supply in Philippines
Two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects are on track to go online next which the Department of Energy (DOE) said will help stabilize power supply, specifically in Luzon where there has been supply shortfall in recent years.