VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Amata Corporation, a major industrial estate developer in Thailand, plans to invest US$1 billion in the construction of the Amata Smart and Eco City in northern Laos.

KOTA KINABALU: Norway is keen to work with Sabah on renewable energy production, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Japan and Thailand agreed on Thursday to launch a new energy policy dialogue and implement joint projects to promote decarbonization, Japan’s industry ministry said, as the two countries aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Iberdrola has signed an agreement with Triconti ECC Renewables, the Philippines’ largest independent wind developer, sealing an option to enter five offshore wind projects with up to 3500MW capacity. The deal, which also involves Swiss renewable energy company Stream Invest Holding, will see Iberdrola become a major, long-term renewable energy investor in the Asian country.

A geothermal power plant in Indonesia that absorbed an investment of more than USD 700 million (EUR 618m) has achieved its commercial operation date on December 26, 2021, it was announced on Friday.

Following Vietnam’s recent net-zero pledge by 2050 at the Conference of the Parties (COP26), to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC), Vietnam has been making significant progress in renewable energy adoption, particularly in wind energy.

The triple shock of the pandemic, disruptive tech and climate change is pushing Singapore to rewrite one of the world’s most successful economic models.

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.

In recent years, Vietnam has embraced renewal energy sources, particularly solar, and now its important tourism sector looks set to do the same to reduce carbon emissions and attract guests looking for more sustainable travel options.

Keppel Offshore and Marine (Keppel O&M) unit Keppel FELS has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sumitomo Corporation for working on ammonia fuel operations in Singapore.