TNB connects first phase of Malaysia’s largest solar project to the grid
Major Malaysian utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has started supplying power to the national grid from a part-completed 50MW solar power project in Selangor, Peninsula Malaysia, which will be the largest project in the country once completed. The project, won in the government-led Large Scale Solar (LSS) auction by TNB’s subsidiary, TNB Sepang Solar Sdn […]
TNB invests RM133 mil in Indian power plant
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is subscribing to a compulsorily convertible debenture (CCD) for 2.256 billion rupees (RM133.17 million) to facilitate its direct investment in the construction of a hydroelectric power plant in India. The CCD is issued by GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Pvt Ltd (GBHH), which is constructing the 180MW run-of-river […]
TNB shares slip despite renewable energy deal in India
PETALING JAYA: (TNB) shares slipped 0.1% to RM13.54 despite entering into a partnership to grow its renewable energy (RE) portfolio. Tenaga Nasional (TNB) had entered into an agreement to subscribe to a compulsorily convertible debenture (CCD) issued by India’s GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Pte Ltd (GBHH) for 2.26 billion Indian rupees (RM133.2mil). The proposed investment […]
TNB’s power plant achieves national grid connectivity
KUALA LUMPUR: Unit 1 of Jimah East Power Sdn Bhd’s coal-fired power plant in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, successfully achieved its first synchronisation on Dec 10. Jimah East Power is a 70 per cent subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB). TNB said the first synchronisation means the generator of Unit 1 had been synchronised to […]
Tokyo Gas, First Gen to build LNG terminal in Philippines
TOKYO: * Tokyo Gas Co has signed a joint development agreement with Philippines’ First Gen Corp to build and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in the Philippines, its first foray into energy infrastructure development in Southeast Asian country * A Tokyo Gas spokesman declined to comment on the investment amount * The […]
Total goes solar
Total Cambodge, a subsidiary of France-based petroleum firm Total Group, has moved into the solar sector, aiming to provide sustainable energy solutions to Cambodian companies. The result is Total Solar, a business which is now being registered with the Ministry of Commerce, after the group submitted an application last year. “If we look at the […]
Towards an energy efficient ASEAN
In tandem with a renewable energy policy, energy efficiency will be key to building a reliable and sustainable energy system for the future of Southeast Asia. Energy efficiency refers to the reduced rate of energy consumption in order to produce the same amount of output. Less energy resources are needed to fuel the same level […]
Toyota brings forward Thai hybrid battery production
Toyota plans to bring forward its investment in its Thai hybrid vehicle battery plant by a year citing potential shortages of batteries in Japan, according to local reports. The Japanese automaker was awarded tax incentives for its THB19bn (US$575m) investment in hybrid vehicle production and related parts including doors assemblies, bumpers and axles, in Chachoengsao […]
Transplant a man with a plan
Kulit Sombatsiri is the first permanent secretary in Energy Ministry history to announce his clear-cut work plans in the first week on the job. Kulit Sombatsiri is the first permanent secretary in Energy Ministry history to announce his clear-cut work plans in the first week on the job. “I want to make it clearer and […]
Trina Solar targets residential market in Philippines
SINGAPORE-BASED Trina Solar Energy Development Pte. Ltd. is targeting to install 5-6 megawatts (MW) of solar rooftop energy systems in Filipino homes each year as it sets its sights on the local residential market, its local manager said. “We have quiet a bit of aggressive target in the Philippines… Usually we are given the task […]