Green economy increases employment in Indonesia
Indonesia is increasing its investment in the green economy, which is said to be able to generate ten times more jobs than other industries.
Thailand’s PTTEP launches bid to take over Myanmar gas project
Thailand’s state-owned energy company PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has announced its intention to bid for the Yadana gas field in Myanmar, following the exit of TotalEnergies and Chevron in response to the mounting humanitarian crisis since the nation’s military coup.
Singapore’s Energy Dilemma a Small-Nation Warning
Singapore’s desire to shift to renewable sources of energy is running up against its geographic limitations. It hasn’t got enough space for large solar installations, there are no major rivers for hydro and what little breeze the tropical city-state gets isn’t sufficient to push a wind turbine.
BRIN, ThorCon Power ink MoU on nuclear power plant prototype
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and PT ThorCon Power Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on research, development, and innovation of molten salt reactors as an advanced technology for producing nuclear energy.
‘Donald Trump of Indonesia’ digs deeper into coal
Indonesian media conglomerate MNC Group on Thursday announced moves to significantly expand its coal business amid expectations of continued high prices for the commodity this year.
Indonesia’s G20 Presidency Seeks Global Deal on Energy Transition
Indonesia seeks to achieve a global deal on accelerating energy transition out of its G20 presidency this year, the government announced on Thursday. Indonesia’s G20 presidency has chosen energy transition as one of its top priorities. The energy transition working group (ETWG) zeroes in on energy access, technology, and funding.
India highlights potential with ASEAN for cooperation in renewable energy
As India and ASEAN enter their 30th year of Partnership, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Ministry of External Affairs jointly hosted the ASEAN-India High-Level Conference on Renewable Energy (RE) virtually from February 7-8, 2022. The theme for the conference was ‘Experience and Innovations for Integrated Renewables Market’.
Petronas, MOL Sign Liquefied CO2 Shipping MoU
Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement with Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) to explore opportunities in liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) shipping in Asia Pacific and Oceania regions.
Vietnam electric car whizz takes ambitious road
Vietnam’s Tesla (TSLA.O) wannabe is speeding up. Carmaker Vinfast will stop making internal combustion engine models by the end of 2022 and aims to sell overseas as it goes all-electric. Its ambition to motor towards a 2022 U.S. listing, which Refinitiv publication IFR says could raise up to $3 billion, combines the clout of a […]
EIA analysis considers different outcomes for coal markets in India and Southeast Asia
In our International Energy Outlook 2021 (IEO2021) Issues in Focus: Uncertainty in Coal Trade in India and Greater Southeast Asia, we analyze three cases for coal markets in India and Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA), which highlight the role that varying levels of coal production and trade play in the regions’ carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and […]