PH Rise seen as country’s hope for energy security
The Senate Energy Committee sees the resource-rich Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) east of Aurora province as the country’s hope for energy security in the next decade. Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian, committee chairman, said the area is rich with methane hydrates, viewed as the new fuel source, and has no claimant unlike the West Philippine Sea […]
China can help Philippines solve energy issues: Wang
MANILA — Chinese companies are willing to help their Filipino counterparts solve energy issues, Beijing’s top envoy said Monday after meeting his Philippine counterpart. China has “mature” equipment, technologies, personnel, training and the financial capability to help the Philippines develop solar, hydro, wind and nuclear power, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. Wang […]
Socio-Economic Benefits of a Sustainable Energy Future in Southeast Asia
IRENA’s commitment to supporting a sustainable energy transition in Southeast Asia will be showcased during the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) starting next week. Various, high-level events throughout the week will offer insight and knowledge across a broad range of topics related to renewables in the region, including policy-making, finance and investments, off-grid solutions and […]
Power Trip: Southeast Asia’s bumpy journey to a low carbon economy
A new report on Asean’s energy landscape launched at the Asia Clean Energy Summit in Singapore takes a critical look at the barriers and drivers at the heart of the region’s transition to a low carbon economy. Singapore, 31 October, 2018—A new ground-breaking study launched today by Eco-Business puts a spotlight on Southeast Asia’s transition […]
Energy Ministry still pushing palm oil increase for retail biodiesel
The Energy Ministry is pressing for an increase in the content of crude palm oil in biodiesel to curb slumping palm oil prices after several rounds of discussions failed to deliver a compromise. The urgent action is meant to absorb a surplus of palm oil in the country. Thailand has produced 2.5 million tonnes of […]
Vietnamese Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung visits France
NDO/VNA – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung is paying a working visit to France from October 26 to 28 to seek measures to continue cementing ties between Vietnam and France. During his trip, Dung had working sessions with Minister of Environment François de Rugy, and CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD) Rémy Rioux, […]
Thai PTTEP posts higher Q3 oil, gas sales volumes on Bongkot stake
Singapore — Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production posted a marginal 2% increase in third quarter oil and gas sales volumes on the back of its larger ownership of the Bongkot Project, the largest natural gas field in the Gulf of Thailand, the company said late Thursday. PTTEP’s oil and gas sales for the quarter ended […]
EU urges PH to tap available funding for innovative energy projects
MANILA — The European Union’s (EU) delegation to the Philippines urged local stakeholders to tap its available funding for sustainable and reliable energy projects. EU Project Manager for Cooperation Section Willy Hick said Thursday during the Energy Smart 2018 of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines that EU’s Access to Sustainable Energy Programme […]
Indonesia’s Pertamina Looks To Buy Crude, Gasoline In Rupiah
Higher oil prices, sliding local currency, and deteriorating government finances have led to Indonesia’s state oil firm Pertamina seeking to reduce expenses in U.S. dollars, and the company has issued tenders to buy spot crude oil, gasoline, and gasoil in its domestic currency the rupiah, or currencies other than the U.S. dollar, S&P Global Platts […]
Electricity and Heat Details
This chart shows electricity and heat indicators in ASEAN, such as installed capacity, generation, and electrification ratio.