Gentari, EVC launches Southeast Asia’s first 350kW EV super charger in Malaysia
MALAYSIA is the first country in Southeast Asia to have an operational 350kW public charger for electric vehicles (EV). Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a subsidiary of Petronas, in partnership with EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC) officially launched its EV charging hub which consists of one 350kW super charger, two DC fast […]
Decarbonisation of Malaysia’s power sector cheaper than ‘business as usual’: industry watchers
Malaysia could save as much as US$250 billion on its cumulative energy system if it aligned its decarbonisation efforts with a 1.5 degrees Celsius scenario, making for a “compelling cost argument”, according to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Sabah collects RM1.79bil in sales tax from petroleum products
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah collected RM1.79 billion in sales tax from petroleum products, the state assembly heard today. Second finance minister Masidi Manjun said the revenue exceeded the state government’s target of RM1.1 billion.
TNB to ride on rising electricity demand
PETALING JAYA: There is further upside for Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) share price amid an improving operating environment for the utility giant, say analysts. Rising electricity demand in Malaysia in tandem with the recovery of the country’s economy will continue to bode well for TNB.
Explosion at Petronas’ Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Petronas has confirmed reports of a fire incident at the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP), nearby Lawas, Sarawak, following an explosion on Wednesday.
Renewable energy partnership for G Capital, TNB
PETALING JAYA: G Capital Bhd’s 74.64%-owned subsidiary, Kundur Hydro R E Sdn Bhd (KHRE) is in a renewable energy power purchase agreement (Reppa) with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).
KAB inks 20-year solar power purchase agreements with Nextgreen
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 14): Kejuruteraan Asastera Bhd (KAB) has inked 20-year solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Nextgreen Pulp and Paper Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Nextgreen Global Bhd.
Jentayu collaborating with top hydro technology firm from Germany
PETALING JAYA: Jentayu Sustainables Bhd and German hydropower technology firm Voith Hydro have entered into a collaboration agreement, with the two companies set to embark on the development of hydropower plants together.
On climate change, Malaysia has three stories to tell
HOW is Malaysia faring in its battle against climate change? There are three stories to tell: the “OK” news (on mitigation); the “good” news (on green finance); and the “not-so-OK” news (on adaptation).
EV resources, infrastructure sorely needed to grow EV market share in Malaysia to 38% by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): The development of resources and infrastructure is vital to grow the electric vehicle (EV) market share in the country to 38% by 2030, said panellists of the Invest Malaysia Series 2 held on Wednesday (Nov 9) at Bursa Malaysia’s headquarters here.