PGE signs multiple strategic partnerships to advance geothermal in Indonesia
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) has signed several agreements and partnerships during the 11th Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mines New Energy Directorate (EBKTE) Exhibition.
PBBM hails Japan firm’s support for PH’s renewable energy shift
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has welcomed the commitment of Japan-based Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) to assist his administration in the Philippines’ transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy.
Shell, PTTEP dial up Sarawak drilling with Noble rig
Noble Corp. said today that Sarawak Shell Berhad and Sabah Shell Petroleum Co Ltd (SSB/SSPC) had exercised three one-well options for the Noble Viking drillship. One of those wells has been transferred to PTTEP for the Rotan NFE appraisal well, offshore Sabah. The drillship should begin this well in December 2023, with work taking 21 […]
Svolt building EV battery plant in Thailand
Chinese battery manufacturer Svolt Energy Technology (Svolt) has begun construction of a plant in Thailand to make battery packs for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Meralco rates down in July
Households in areas serviced by the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will have lower electricity bills this month.
‘Yellow alert’ in Luzon as San Lorenzo power plant trips
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has put the Luzon grid under yellow alert from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, as San Lorenzo natural gas power plant modules tripped this morning.
Energy can be a catalyst for peace
In our ever-evolving world, the vital role of energy has become increasingly apparent. Historically, conflicts have erupted due to scarcity and competition for limited energy resources. However, it is plausible and imperative to change the narrative surrounding energy, transforming it from a force for war into a powerful catalyst driving world peace. The interplay between […]
Energy transition requires regional collaboration, says minister
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof yesterday highlighted the Sultanate’s vital move toward energy transition during his keynote address at the launch of the Energy Seminar ‘A Just Energy Transition Towards Green and Sustainable […]
ADB, EMA of Singapore partner to promote clean energy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that paves the way for the development of renewable energy generation and transmission across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region while supporting the establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid, the Manila-based bank said […]
Singapore port authority seeks proposals for fully electric harbour craft
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has issued an expression of interest (EOI) calling for proposals to design and promote the use of fully electric harbour craft in Singapore, it said in a statement on Tuesday.