PT Apexindo hopeful for more geothermal contracts in Indonesia
Indonesian drilling company PT Apexindo Pratama Duta Tbk (APEX) recorded a lower land rig utilization level this year compared to 2020. As of October 2021, APEX’s land rig utilization is at 1% while in 2020 its utilization is 4%, so a news piece by Kontan.
Public-private partnerships an imperative for Asean green efforts
As economies across the globe look toward gradual recovery in a post-Covid-19 world, many countries are urgently recognising the role of sustainable development in their post-Covid recovery and future resilience planning. Sustainable development plays an integral role in helping Asean attract both foreign and domestic investments, as well as navigate fast economic growth and rapid urbanisation by […]
Renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The government has planned to increase renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Renewables get a lift in Thailand
We believe that Thailand will experience robust growth in non-hydroelectric renewable energy, in line with its declaration at the COP26 climate talks of a goal to become carbon neutral by 2050.
RI prioritizes energy transition to green energy during G20 presidency
As the host of this year’s G20 conference, Indonesia has a unique opportunity to build international momentum in the energy transition efforts towards a sustainable energy future.
Rockefeller Foundation to invest $1.5m in clean energy
The Rockefeller Foundation has pledged $1.5m to support developing countries in their move away from fossil fuels. The fund is part of a facility launched by the Energy Transition Council, a global coalition of leaders committed to achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century
S’pore opens first solar farm with integrated rainwater harvesting system
SINGAPORE – Sitting on almost 10ha of temporary vacant land, Singapore’s first solar farm with an integrated rainwater harvesting system was officially opened by Sembcorp in Tuas on Friday (May 6). Tapping the country’s rainy weather, the facility is expected to collect 170,000 cubic metres of water annually – equivalent to the amount to fill […]
S’pore’s Parkroyal Collection Pickering impressed netizens as an ‘urban forest’ again
In response to Mothership’s query, a Parkroyal Collection Pickering spokesperson said that the hotel is not able to convert waste to electricity.
S’wak to be Asean’s ‘battery’ through sustainable energy development, says Abg Jo
KUCHING (Aug 6): Blessed with abundant natural resources as well as a highly competent and skilled workforce, Sarawak will continue to leverage on sustainable energy development to fulfil its aspiration of becoming Asean’s ‘battery’ to power continued growth in the region, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Samsung urged to use 100% green energy in South Korea and Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY/SEOUL — Samsung must switch to using 100% renewable energy in South Korea and Vietnam — the tech conglomerate’s two biggest production bases — even as those countries plan to build more coal-fired power plants, Greenpeace said in a report on Tuesday.