New LNG plants to ease tight power supply in Philippines
Two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects are on track to go online next which the Department of Energy (DOE) said will help stabilize power supply, specifically in Luzon where there has been supply shortfall in recent years.
Philippines to cut tariffs on electric vehicles, parts
MANILA, Nov 24 (Reuters) – A Philippine inter-agency panel chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday approved removing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) to spur demand amid high fuel costs.
MHI and EGAT ink MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on Clean Power Generation in Thailand
Tokyo, November 24, 2022 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Thailand’s largest power producer Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study and exchange information relating to clean power generation, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies in support of the nation’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality […]
Green groups say nuclear energy ‘risky, harmful’ to Philippines
At least two environmental groups opposed the possibility of using nuclear energy in the Philippines as the government is set to start discussions with the United States for a civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Govt Aims to Produce 1 Mln Barrels of Crude Oil as Energy Demand Remains High
TEMPO.CO, Bali – Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investments Luhut Pandjaitan at the 3rd International Convention on Indonesian Upstream Oil and Gas 2022 held in Bali said Indonesia’s energy consumption remains high, especially for the use of crude oil. He said this has pushed the government to aim on producing one million barrels of […]
Myanmar Regime and Russia Sign Nuclear Power Plant Memorandum
Myanmar’s junta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday with Rosatom, Russia’s state-run nuclear corporation, according to a Rosatom press release.
US to help Thailand develop nuclear power
The USA will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, Vice-President Kamala Harris announced during a recent visit to Thailand. A statement from the White House said that these reactors use new technology and take up less space, all while having […]
Shell and Alternergy to develop offshore projects in Philippines
Shell has partnered with British renewable energy firm Alternergy to develop offshore wind projects in the Philippines, the Philippine News Agency has reported. The partnership will be carried out through Alternergy’s unit Pililla AVPC.
US to help set up geothermal power plant in Mindanao
THE United States plans to construct a geothermal power plant in Mindanao to provide consumers clean energy and cheaper electricity. A fact sheet released by the White House on Sunday said that US Vice President Kamala Harris will launch new initiatives to strengthen the US-Philippines alliance, including cooperation in the energy sector.
US to help Thailand develop small nuclear reactors
The United States will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, Vice President Kamala Harris announced on a visit Saturday.