Takiyuddin: 100pc use of renewable energy proposed for Redang, Perhentian, Tioman islands
Three islands in the country are being proposed to be green energy islands, using 100 per cent renewable energy, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
EV infrastructure development guidelines to be enforced in 4Q22, says PM
The electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure development guidelines under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Act 447) will be enforced in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Energy Commission studying potential power storage to complement existing power grids
The Energy Commission is studying the potentials of building a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support intermittent solar power. Energy Commission chief executive officer Razib Dawood said the study, expected to conclude by end of the year, would determine its suitability before being proposed to the government.
PM: Malaysia’s renewable energy industry to benefit from world’s desire to reduce carbon footprint
The current global trend in setting aggressive targets to reduce carbon footprints has positively impacted Malaysia, according to Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said this was because the increase in investment, as well as the demand for environmentally-friendly electricity supply or green electricity, will open up new economic and business opportunities for […]
Govt set to approve allocation, redistribution of RE quota of 1,200MW for solar resources, PM says
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Government is approving the allocation and redistribution of a renewable energy (RE) quota of 1,200MW for solar resources as an initial step to boost the country’s commitment in the energy transition.
Finance Ministry says will stomach RM5.8b to keep power tariff at current rate despite higher costs
The Ministry of Finance today announced that it will pay RM5.8 billion to national power company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to maintain electricity tariffs at the current rate so as not to burden Malaysians.
Petronas secures approval to realign Malaysian-Thai offshore licences
Malaysian upstream company Petronas Carigali has received approval to annex offshore acreages in Malaysia and Thailand, to deliver increased gas volumes in both countries.
Sabah set to regulate own electricity, gas supply
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor has set in motion plans for the state to regulate its own electricity and gas supply by setting up the Sabah Energy Commission (SEC) and take over Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB).
‘Powering’ up ties between Sarawak and Asean
As Malaysia’s largest renewable energy provider, Sarawak Energy Bhd (Sarawak Energy) is stepping up its game in providing electricity to Indonesia, specifically to Kalimantan, in its mission to becoming a regional powerhouse.
TNB and Petronas to work together on green energy plans
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has announced plans to work with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to conduct feasibility studies on hydrogen and carbon capture in an effort to unlock RM10 billion in commercial value by 2035.