PH eyes use of small nuclear reactors for power generation
The world’s first small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) have started delivering electricity to a coastal town in Russia, firming up their potential for use in small power grids in geographically fragmented markets such as the Philippines. According to the World Nuclear Association (WNA), the power barge Akademik Lomonosov—installed with two SMRs with a combined output […]
Planned new Indonesian capital could tap into geothermal energy for power
Earlier this year, it was reported that Indonesia is looking to move its capital from Jakarta to a new city. East Kalimantan has been designated as the location for the new capital city. The area is in one location which partly belongs to the District of Panajam Paser Utara, partly part of the Regency of […]
Southeast Asia’s palm oil industry touts sustainability narrative, but activists cast doubts
SIAK, Riau: Kimia Tirta Utama Junior High School is located amid 6,400ha of palm plantation owned by Indonesian palm oil producer PT Kimia Tirta Utama (KTU). With palm trees being a familiar plant in their surroundings, the 282 students are taught sustainable agriculture from an early age.
Let’s avoid unfair climate change target
LETTERS: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ended in Madrid, Spain, and it is high time that we revisited the Malaysian milestone on the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement. Malaysia has achieved a 33 per cent carbon emission intensity of gross domestic production reduction this year relative to the 2005 levels towards the […]
Two coal power plants built in Preah Sihanouk
The locally owned Cambodia International Investment and Development Group (CIIDG) and China Huadian Hong Kong Co Ltd (CHDHK) are partnering to build two coal-fired power plants in Preah Sihanouk province. With capital investment of around $1 billion, the facilities will be able to produce some 700MW of electricity. Electricite du Cambodge (EdC) director-general Keo Rattanak […]
Electricity sector tops the list of FDI this FY
Till November of this fiscal year, the electricity sector topped the list of the foreign investments with over 503 million US dollars, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration. From 1988-89 FY to date, the total FDI in the electricity sector amounted to over 21681.672 million US dollars. The individual power consumption reached […]
POSCO sets up solar power system on Myanmar’s Manaung Island
POSCO International announced it has completed a photovoltaic power generation system on Manaung Island near the Myanmar Gas Field. Manaung Island is home to more than 60,000 residents, but its power infrastructure is poor with only three small generators, according to the company. This time, POSCO International set up a solar power system that combines […]
CPO export tax unlikely to affect EU demand, says Malaysian Palm Oil Council CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — The reinstatement of crude palm oil (CPO) export tax starting next month is unlikely to affect demand for the local commodity in the European Union (EU), according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). Its chief executive officer, Datuk Dr Kalyana Sundram, said the EU market is less troubled by […]
Cooking oil gets costlier due to expensive imports from Malaysia and Indonesia
After onion and garlic, prices of edible oil have registered a sharp rise due to costlier imports. Consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the cooking oil prices may rise further, say oil industry experts. Palm oil prices have shot up by Rs 20 a litre (more than 35 percent) in the […]
More households gain access to power in this government era: Official
Ministry of Electricity and Energy had produced 904 megawatts of electricity and built 19,611 miles of transmission lines and new sub-power stations from April 2016 to September 2019 in this government era, said Win Khaing, Union Minister for Electricity and Energy in an opening ceremony of solar power plant with solar PV and energy storage […]