RE policies still lagging
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may have set ambitious targets of 70% renewable energy (RE) capacity and net-zero emission by 2050, but its policies are still lagging behind, according to an industry leader.
Madius: SESB to instal battery energy storage system to solve Sabah’s electricity supply issue
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 19 — Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) will carry out the installation of a battery energy storage system with a capacity of 100MW as a short-term solution to the power supply issue in the state, said its chairman Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau.
China’s Shanghai Electric collaborates with Malaysia on waste-to-energy plant
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) — China’s Shanghai Electric is collaborating on a waste-to-energy plant in Malaysia’s Selangor state, helping the country meet its sustainability commitments.
Budget 2024: Support for energy transition, biodiversity and carbon markets
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): The national Budget 2024 tabled by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Dewan Rakyat last Friday (Oct 13) included allocations to support energy transition and biodiversity initiatives, and to spur the voluntary carbon market in the country.
Shell strives for cleaner energy solutions
WITH nearly 50 years involvement in Sabah’s oil and gas sector, Shell sees the need to adapt to changes in the industry, especially in reducing emissions. In Sabah, Shell has two operational companies: Sabah Shell Petroleum Co Ltd (SSPC), which is responsible for upstream operations and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd (STSB), which is responsible for […]
Malaysia to regulate large power users, sees $20 billion in energy savings by 2050
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s parliament on Wednesday passed a law that will require the country’s biggest energy consumers to implement power-saving measures, as it looks to slash its energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Malaysia parliament approves energy efficiency law
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s parliament on Wednesday passed a law that will require the country’s biggest energy consumers to implement power-saving measures, as it looks to slash its energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Masdar signs MoU with Malaysia for 10GW of renewables development
United Arab Emirates (UAE) renewables developer Masdar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to invest $8bn in up to 10GW of renewable energy projects in Malaysia.
PM: Putrajaya, Sarawak in final talks over energy exports to Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The federal government is in the final stages of discussions with Sarawak over a proposal to sell energy from the Borneo state to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament on Tuesday.
Fomca urges sustainable electric usage to prevent waste
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) advised the public to use goods or services sustainably to avoid wastage as the world is currently facing an energy crisis.