Indonesia to push for energy transition support during G20 Presidency
Energy transition will be a topic of discussion during the Sherpas’s meeting of the G20, which will be the first activity to be held during Indonesia’s G20 Presidency. There will be 11 working groups and 1 initiative under the Sherpa Track, with the first Sherpas’ meeting scheduled for December 7–8, 2021, Foreign Affairs Minister Retno […]
DOE: Close to Php8T needed to implement clean energy scenario
The Department of Energy (DOE) said it needs Php7.6 billion for it to be able to implement the clean energy scenario (CES) for 2022 under its Philippine Energy Plan 2020-2040 (PEP).
Indonesia Targeting US$21bn Investments from Raising Mineral Added Value
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian government is targeting to reap US$21.28 billion worth of investments through increasing the added value of minerals. Indonesia has commodities with reserves and production levels ranking in the world’s top 10. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif said Indonesia is an attractive destination for mining investments, as it owns the largest reserves and […]
French funding to facilitate Indonesia’s transition to green energy
Jakarta (ANTARA) – France is ready to disburse funding worth 520 million Euros to help accelerate Indonesia’s green energy transition, according to the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment’s statement received here on Thursday. The funding disbursal was agreed upon at the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) between France and Indonesia on […]
Petronas and Japanese partners to team up on carbon-neutral methane
Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and Tokyo Gas have teamed up with Malaysia’s national oil company, Petronas, to conduct a feasibility study to establish a supply chain of carbon-neutral methane to Japan.
China committed to ties with Asean: Brunei envoy
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): China has reassured its commitment to work together with Asean to build a safe, peaceful as well as prosperous ‘Home’ following the success of the Asean-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Asean-China Dialogue Relations on Monday, co-chaired by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and President of China […]
Singapore’s pavilion is ‘an oasis in the desert’ at Expo 2020 Dubai
There is no shortage of eye-catching structures at Dubai’s World Expo, but the lush greenery of the Singapore Pavilion makes it a standout. Built around three massive plant-covered cones, the pavilion isn’t a traditional enclosed building, trading walls for a green belt of trees and plants capable of creating their own microclimate.
HAVAL JOLION HEV first launched in Thailand
On November 25th, HAVAL JOLION HEV was first launched in Bangkok, Thailand, under the witness of more than 250 Thai media, dealers and user partners in the famous landmark Siam Paragon Shopping Center. The new vehicles launched this time include three models: Tech, Pro and Ultra. With the focus on users the first HAVAL User […]
Bill on energy efficiency and conservation to be tabled next year, says minister Takiyuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — A bill on energy efficiency and conservation for a more comprehensive coordination and effective regulation by the Energy Commission will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next year, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
The latest on EV production in Thailand
Thailand car makers are ramping up the production of electric vehicles after the Thailand Board of Investment approved new electric vehicle projects. The 24 projects allow car makers to produce electric vehicles of all types, including hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles. BOI data shows that these types of EVs […]