Vietnam generates two-thirds of ASEAN renewable energy

Vietnam accounted for 69% of ASEAN’s solar and wind generation last year and was the region’s main growth driver in renewable energy development in recent years, a report has found.

Masdar and PLN NP to expand Indonesia’s Cirata floating solar by 500MW

UAE-based energy company Masdar and PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP) have reached an agreement to expand phase II of the Cirata floating photovoltaic (FPV) power plant in Indonesia by 500MW.

Hyundai Unveils Robot-Operated EV Plant in Singapore

After beating General Motors and Ford in US electric vehicle (EV) sales in Q3, Hyundai Motor Group plans to keep its momentum going in the market. Hyundai officially launched its new state-of-the-art Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) this week1, a “smart urban mobility hub” run by robots, robot dogs and artificial intelligence (AI).

UAE’s Tabreed aims for South-East Asia expansion as district cooling demand surges

The National Central Cooling Company, better known as Tabreed, is looking at markets including Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia to expand its footprint in Asia as it anticipates a surge in demand for cooling services in the region.

MPRC calls for oil and gas sustainability framework to be introduced by end-2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) will introduce the national oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sustainability framework by the end of 2024, which will provide a detailed guide for how OGSE companies can implement and report on their sustainability practices.

House approves on 3rd reading bill on safe nuclear energy use

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure that would promote safe nuclear energy use with the creation of the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM).

Cambodia’s clean energy shift exceeds ASEAN goals

The use of clean energy in Cambodia’s national grid has risen significantly, now constituting over 62% of total energy consumption, approximately 2,400 megawatts (MW). The country also intends to export its energy production to regional nations, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Indonesia’s Pertamina Fortifies Energy Transition Partnership With SINOPEC

PT Pertamina (Persero) is deepening its collaboration with SINOPEC, a Chinese state-owned energy company, to expedite its commitment to energy transition and bolster global business development.

Indonesia launches $20 billion renewable energy investment plan

JAKARTA, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Indonesia launched on Tuesday its investment plan to mobilise $20 billion in financing pledged by global lenders led by the United States and Japan to accelerate its power sector decarbonisation and called for immediate fund disbursement.

Indonesia visit to drive electric vehicle cooperation

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic will visit Jakarta to further cooperation and collaboration with Indonesia on battery technologies and electric vehicles.