Energy World revives talks with lenders for Pagbilao project funding
THE local unit of Australia-listed Energy World Corp. Ltd. (EWC) has revived talks with lenders to finance the completion of its 650 megawatt (MW) combined cycle gas-fired power plant after it has received certification from the government that the project is one of national significance. “We are in the process of finalizing the project funding […]
Gas Malaysia gets EC’s nod for higher natural gas tariff for non-power sector
PETALING JAYA: has announced that the Energy Commission has approved higher natural gas tariff for the non-power sector in Peninsular Malaysia, from Jan 1 to June 30.While the higher tariff would be a boon for Gas Malaysia, businesses in Peninsular Malaysia should brace for higher cost of operations. Higher gas tariff would increase cost for […]
PH exploring possible energy cooperation with Alberta, Canada
The Philippines is exploring possible energy cooperation with the Province of Alberta, Canada’s energy capital, in anticipation of Malampaya’s gas reserves depletion by 2024. “There are great potentials for energy cooperation between the Philippines and the Province of Alberta, Canada,” Deputy Philippine Consul General in Calgary Zaldy Patron said in a statement. Patron was recently […]
Glencore’s Singapore head of oil takes over as LNG boss
GLENCORE’S head of oil in Singapore Quek Chin Thean has become the new director of the company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) division after veteran Mark Catton retired at the end of October, sources familiar with the matter said. The move comes as the commodities trader and miner shakes up its leadership, making way for a […]
Vietnam Natural Gas Plans Clash with Climate Fears
HO CHI MINH CITY — Vietnam repeatedly calls itself one of the countries that would be most devastated if climate change worsens, but it is also preparing to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), which emits the greenhouse gases that accelerate climate change. Rather than drastically boost renewable energy, Vietnam plans to start using LNG for the […]
Myanmar plans to sell natural gas produced from PTTEP block mainly for local use
Myanmar is planning to sell natural gas produced from PTTEP offshore block (MD-7) mainly for local use, sources said. The PTTEP, cooperating with Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), held a public talk to discuss and explain about environmental impact assessment (EIA) test with locals from Myeik on December 13. They met with locals in […]
First Philippine floating solar farm launched
Floating solar farms are more technically efficient than ground-mounted projects because the cooling effect of the surrounding water on the panels makes the panels produce more energy. As an archipelago with bodies of water, the Philippines has a huge potential for floating solar farms. According to a recent report, a 10 kilowatt-peak (kWp) floating solar […]
Thailand’s Biggest Winery Goes Solar
“Thailand’s biggest winery Siam has entered a 20-year agreement with a Singapore-based solar company to install a rooftop solar system to cut down carbon dioxide emissions, the first Thai winery to do so.” According to Cleantech Solar, the Singaporean company will install a 1MWp on-site rooftop solar system for the Thai winery, based in Hua […]
Singapore Happy to Be `Goldilocks’ for Energy Usage Experiments
As the world tries to curb carbon emissions, Singapore could be a testing ground for new ideas on how to reduce energy use through data and urban design, according to Chan Chun Sing, its trade and industry minister. Singapore is using data on how different industries and segments of the population use energy to optimize […]
Solar power in-a-box launches in Malaysia
A solar solution that can be installed in a day has launched in Malaysia, a country that aims to produce 20 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025. In 1996, coal only represented 8 per cent of Malaysia’s electricity generation mix. Fast forward 20 years, coal’s share has risen to 42.5 per cent. […]