City Gas to lower gas tariffs by 0.7% from April to June 2020
SINGAPORE: Gas tariffs for households will decrease by 0.7 per cent or 0.12 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) from Apr 1 to Jun 30 this year, City Gas said on Tuesday (Mar 31). With the revision, households will need to pay 17.11 cents per kWh, excluding Goods and Services Tax. Households are currently paying 17.23 cents […]
Clean energy transition reshapes Singapore builder
One of the world’s premier offshore rig builders Keppel O&M will pivot away from its traditional business to focus on clean energy opportunities in renewables, LNG and even ammonia
Cloud infrastructure could be key to meeting climate goals
As the Covid-19 pandemic spurs the acceleration of digitisation and demand for data, governments and companies across Asia Pacific are actively looking for ways to fast track both their digital transformation and decarbonisation efforts.
CNA Explains: How an undersea cable project with Australia could transform Singapore’s renewable energy future
The company behind a megaproject to deliver up to 15 per cent of Singapore’s energy requirements via a 4,200km undersea cable from northern Australia aims to start construction in 2024.
Collaboration needed for sustainability efforts: Grace Fu
Collaboration between government agencies, the community and financiers will be needed for Singapore to move closer towards carbon neutrality, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said yesterday.
ComfortDelGro becomes first land transport company to adopt green loans with an A$25 million facility from OCBC Bank
Green fleet. And now, green loans too! ComfortDelGro Corporation has become the first land transport company headquartered in Singapore to adopt the green financing solution commonly known as a Green Loan. The A$25 million facility was secured by the Group’s Australian subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd, from OCBC Bank to finance its hybrid bus […]
ComfortDelGro opens first fast charger for electric cars
SINGAPORE – Transport giant ComfortDelGro has set up an electric vehicle fast-charger at its premises for public use. Its Terra 54 direct current fast-charger, supplied by Swiss tech company ABB and set up with EV charging specialist Greenlots, is located in its Braddell Road headquarters and will be open round the clock. The charger will […]
Companies urged to adopt ESG standards
KUALA LUMPUR: Companies stand to lose substantial investment opportunities without environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, which has become an increasingly important criterion for inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth.
Consortium to develop carbon capture tech to curb Singapore’s emissions
A consortium including oil giant Chevron, concrete producer Pan-United, infrastructure consultancy Surbana Jurong and data centre operator Keppel Data Centres have joined forces to develop a carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration (CCUS) system to help Singapore curb its carbon footprint.
Construction begins on ‘energy self-sufficient’ water and solid waste treatment facility Tuas Nexus
SINGAPORE: Construction has begun on Tuas Nexus, Singapore’s first integrated waste and water treatment facility, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) and PUB in a joint news release on Tuesday (Sep 8). Set to be completed in phases starting 2025, the facility is a co-location of two mega facilities – the Tuas Water Reclamation Plant (Tuas […]