PH inks oil exploration deal with Israeli firm
MANILA — Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi witnessed on Wednesday the ceremonial signing of the Petroleum Service Contract (PSC) for Area 4 (East Palawan Basin) of the Fifth Philippine Energy Contracting Round (PECR5) at the Presidents’ Hall of Malacanan Palace. President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed the PSC on behalf of the Philippine government with Sec. […]
First national solar photovoltaic monitoring system by SEDA
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia today launched the first national solar photovoltaic monitoring system (PVMS). This PVMS will generate leads to performance database which monitors selected grid-connected solar PV systems for performance and reliability. The performance and reliability of the key components of the solar PV systems such as PV […]
SEDA Malaysia signs three MoUs
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia signed a total of three memorandums of understanding (MoU) involving the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide (JASE-W) and APX Inc today. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said under the the MoU with […]
Govt to introduce building energy intensity labelling this Saturday
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will be introducing building energy intensity (BEI) labelling for buildings as part of its efforts to promote voluntary adoption of energy efficiency in the building sector. It is likely to start with government buildings for starters. The initiative will be launched at the energy efficiency town hall session to be held […]
Gas Malaysia-Tokyo Gas JV commissions gas engine plant
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Gas Malaysia Bhd announced today the successful commissioning of its second gas engine co-generation plant operated with its joint venture partner Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corp. The joint venture company, Gas Malaysia Energy Advance Sdn Bhd (GMEA), is owned 66% by Gas Malaysia and 34% by Tokyo Gas. In a stock […]
Malaysia’s biodiesel output, exports set to hit records
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian biodiesel production is likely to hit record levels this year and next, with 2018 exports on track to double from 2017, pushed up as higher oil prices boost the appeal of biofuels, the head of an industry association said on Wednesday. The Southeast Asian nation is the world’s No.2 producer of palm […]
Malaysia keeps Nov crude palm oil export tax at zero pct
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Malaysia maintained its export tax on crude palm oil for November at zero percent, according to a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s website on Wednesday, citing the national customs department. The export tax was at zero percent in October. Malaysia is the world’s second-largest producer of palm oil. The […]
European Green Energy SMEs Eyeing Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia
About 40 European companies from 15 different European Union (EU) Member States will embark on a week-long Green Energy Technologies business mission to Indonesia and Singapore. Singapore, Singapore, October 17, 2018 –(PR.com)– On 28 October, about 40 European companies from 15 different European Union (EU) Member States will embark on a week-long Green Energy Technologies […]
Renewable energy high priority for Mekong region: scientists
QUẢNG NINH — Cambodia, Laos and Việt Nam must work closer together to make the shift to using more renewable energy. This a vital step in attaining the region’s as well as each country’s sustainable development, said Prof. Đặng Nguyên Anh, Vice President of the Việt Nam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS). “Energy and water […]
UAE firms encouraged to expand investment in Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government will create favourable conditions for Mubadala Petroleum and other enterprises of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest and expand business in Vietnam, said Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung. Dung made the pledge at a reception in Hanoi on October 17 for Naser Al Hajri, Mubadala Petroleum’s Senior […]