Philippines regulators consider energy storage ownership rules and definition – report
The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) and regulators are considering changing rules governing ownership of grid-connected energy storage systems. The current classification of energy storage as generation could be hindering investment in an asset class the Philippines needs to see more of to ensure stable and cost-effective operation of its electricity networks.
Indonesia state power company in energy storage, green hydrogen MoU with ACWA Power
ACWA Power and a state-owned power company in Indonesia will jointly investigate potential energy storage and green hydrogen projects in the Southeast Asian country. Saudi Arabia-headquartered renewable energy and infrastructure developer and investor ACWA Power said last week that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s monopoly […]
Vietnam’s CEP Industry: Sustainability Challenges But Big Potential
Vietnam’s courier, express, and parcel (CEP) industry is showing impressive potential, but its impact on the environment is a significant problem. That said, recent government action and regulations may lead to changes in the way delivery businesses operate in Vietnam.
ACWA Power, PTT Public Company Limited and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand set to support Thailand’s decarbonisation aspiration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/ Bangkok, Thailand: ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide; PTT Public Company Limited (PTT), Thailand’s national integrated energy company; and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), an electric power related state-owned enterprise which aims to secure the power reliability under the […]
Russian Firm Offers Indonesia Partnership in Nuclear Power Plants
TEMPO.CO, Sochi – Russia’s state-run nuclear company, Rosatom State Corporation, offered cooperation to build a floating nuclear power plant (NPP) for Indonesia.
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 […]
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.
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, Philippines to Negotiate Nuclear Power Tech-Sharing Pact
The US and the Philippines will open talks on a deal for the Asian nation to build nuclear power plants with American technology, Vice President Kamala Harris announced.