Lao officials learning benefits of biogas supported by Chinese gov’t
VIENTIANE, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — Lao government officials are learning the numerous benefits of biogas during a course in capital Vientiane supported by China’s Ministry of Commerce. The opening ceremony of a biogas pit was held on Wednesday in Xaythany district, Lao capital Vientiane and chaired by Vice-chairman of the Laos-China Cooperation Commission under Lao […]
Malaysia selects IDT’s proof of concept for intelligent street lights
In Malaysia, the Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) has partnered with IDT to conduct a smart city pilot. The pilot includes validating the advantages of intelligent street lighting in reducing energy consumption, supporting smart city applications and making lights more interactive for residents. The two parties are conducting two intelligent street lighting […]
LNG project in the Philippines put on hold
According to Reuters, plans to construct a US$2 billion LNG project in the Philippines have been put on hold by backers CNOOC Gas and Power and Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. Reuters reports that the Tanglawan LNG hub venture was supposed to have a capacity of 2.2 million tpy, with startup targeted by 2023. In order […]
Myanmar Govt to Develop Offshore Gas With Total, Woodside and Local Company
YANGON—The state-run Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise signed agreements for gas production Monday with a joint venture that includes domestic company MPRL E&P Co., Woodside Energy from Australia and French energy giant Total. The agreements cover production at offshore gas block A-6, which is located some 80 km west of Pathein Township in Ayeyarwady Region […]
StanChart exits three Southeast Asia coal plants worth estimated $7 billion
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Standard Chartered (STAN.L) has pulled financing for three coal-fired power plants in Southeast Asia amid a global push to cut greenhouse gas emissions, throwing into doubt projects worth an estimated $7 billion and piling pressure on the coal industry.
Gatchalian pushes Waste-to-Energy Act to solve garbage crisis
Gatchalian is referring to Senate Bill No. 363 or the Waste-to-Energy Act (WTE Act) which, he said, will encourage the development of new technologies in the treatment and disposal of solid waste. The measure, he said, also supports the expansion of bioenergy towards a sustainable energy environment.
Phoenix, Mesa Natural Gas sign deal for cleaner energy mix
MANILA — Phoenix Pilipinas Gas and Power, Inc. and US-based Mesa Natural Gas Solutions LLC have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) targeted towards the use of gas and increase the country’s energy mix. The deal, signed by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. (PPPI) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dennis Uy and Mesa Natural Gas […]
These fans aren’t just green— they’re smart, too
In a country where there is at least one electric fan in every home, it pays to invest wisely in an appliance that works nearly 24/7, particularly during the hot and humid months. Perhaps that’s why Haiku and Big Ass Fans have been gaining ground in the Philippines over the last 10 years. Both are […]
Seek bilateral talks for palm oil apart from WTO
MALAYSIA should seek other diplomatic avenues in resolving the palm oil conflict with the European Union (EU) as the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Appellate Body is “paralysed” due to its limited panel members. The arbitrator lost its power to rule in a trade dispute when two of its three remaining judges — the minimum number […]
Vestas develops wind energy solution for 50 MW intertidal project in Vietnam
Using onshore wind technologies to harvest wind resources from the sea, Vestas has developed a customised solution for a 50 MW intertidal wind farm in B?c Liêu Province, Vietnam for the local EPC construction company Bac Phuong JSC. The intertidal project site is covered in water at high tide and some of the wind turbines […]