Southern provinces want environmentally-friendly LNG power, not coal power
HÀ NỘI — The building of new thermopower plants has recently become a cause célèbre in the country as economic demands and environmental concerns face off, especially with a number of localities rejecting central Government-approved plants. Việt Nam needs an enormous amount of energy to feed one of the fastest growing economies in the world, […]
Nuclear power points way to green future
Nation’s energy policy shifts from coal to advanced reactors Twenty years ago, China had just three nuclear power reactors. Today, it has 38, with 19 more under construction. The country accounts for more than half the new nuclear power investment globally and is expected by 2030 to pass the United States, which has led the […]
Myanmar’s gas production dilemma
As the scramble for more power sources intensifies, focus has centered on tapping Myanmar’s gas fields to meet demand. But can the country afford its own gas? Myanmar is under pressure to double its power production capacity to 6000 megawatts (MW) within the next two years, in order to meet rising demand. Several power generation […]
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 […]