Iran invited to survey oil, gas in Cambodia
Cambodia has invited Iran to examine the feasibility of developing the Kingdom’s existing oil blocks and requested that the republic conduct further oil and gas exploration studies. The proposal was made during a courtesy meeting between Minister of Mines and Energy Suy Sem and Iranian ambassador to Vietnam and Cambodia Ali Akbar Nazari on February […]
Pertamina to expedite energy transition efforts in Indonesia
PT Pertamina (Persero) strives to support the energy transition program in Indonesia by targeting to install rooftop solar power plants at one thousand gas stations (SPBU) and develop the electric vehicle ecosystem.
Thailand’s CK Power plans 2.8 GW of fresh renewables by 2024
Thai power producer and distributor CK Power PCL (BKK:CKP) plans to more than double in size over the next three years by adding some 2.8 GW of renewable electricity generating capacity.
Vietnam considers setting up renewable energy centre to realise net-zero carbon commitment
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been asked to coordinate with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) on setting up a renewable energy centre.
Govt raises P367B from fuel marking
THE government has so far collected more than P367 billion in duties and taxes through its fuel-marking program, data from the Finance department showed.
Thailand approves tax cut on diesel to ease high prices
Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday agreed to cut the excise tax on diesel by 3 baht ($0.0928) per litre for three months, from 5.99 baht currently, to help mitigate the impact of high energy prices.
How Indonesia’s G-20 presidency promotes climate transition: Jakarta Post contributor
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed human behaviour. People are afraid to make decisions because they worry too much about the future. However, not making a decision could worsen business and the economy. Global gross domestic product (GDP) growth shrank 4.9 per cent in 2020, and the International Monetary Fund estimates the GDP to grow 3.2 […]
Hajiji launches RM1 billion complex to promote green energy
The Sabah Maju Jaya Renewable Energy Industrial Complex (SMJREIC) valued at RM1 billion will be constructed on a 10ha piece of land in the Sepanggar Bay Container Port.
Column: Thermal coal’s record price run may end up its own worst enemy
The price of benchmark Australian thermal coal rose last week to trade near record highs, providing a short-term boost to producers but increasing the risks of longer-term pain.
Indonesia Suspends Operations of More Than 1,000 Miners
Indonesia has suspended the operations of more than 1,000 miners of coal, tin and other minerals due to a failure to submit their 2022 work plans, according to a document issued by the Minerals and Coal Directorate General of the mining ministry.