PH, France eye ‘strong partnership’ on nuke energy
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is looking forward to having a “strong partnership” with France on nuclear energy as the Philippines moves closer to adopting this power source to improve its long-term energy security. Marcos held a bilateral meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in […]
Singapore Joins The Collective 2030 Zero-Emission Vehicle Deployment Goal
1. Singapore has accepted the United States’ invitation to join the Collective 2030 Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Goal (“Goal”) on 18 November 2022, at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). 2. The Goal was initiated by the President of the United States (US) Joe Biden at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in […]
PH, Australia push closer agri, energy, climate cooperation
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Saturday vowed to further boost the Philippines and Australia’s cooperation on agriculture, energy, and climate change.
Thailand, Saudi Arabia agree on energy cooperation
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have signed a number of agreements to cooperate in sectors including energy and tourism as the two countries gradually restore full diplomatic ties.
Hybrid electric vehicles breathe new life into VN’s auto industry
HÀ NỘI — Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have become popular in Việt Nam as they have the advantage of not requiring on-site charging while electric vehicles (EVs) are still struggling with many barriers with charging stations, car experts said.
ADB-backed National Solar Park adds 60MW to Cambodia’s grid
PHNOM PENH – A 60MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in southwestern Kampong Chhnang province, part of the 100MW National Solar Park, was connected to the national grid on November 11, in a move to provide the people with more power resources, reported the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
China, Brunei agree to boost bilateral ties as leaders meet in Bangkok
China and Brunei on Friday agreed to enhance bilateral relations when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam in Bangkok, Thailand on the sidelines of the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
PLN, ADB to Plan Early Retirement for Independent Coal Power Plants
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – PT PLN (Persero) with Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans early retirement of coal power plants through the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) scheme. The scheme is adopted to accelerate the energy transition in Indonesia to achieve the net zero emissions (NZE) goal by 2060.
Singapore to drive the development of green solutions with Microsoft
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has partnered with Microsoft to advance the implementation of principles and tools for the development of green technologies locally and globally.
PLN, Amazon Sign Agreement to Build 210 MW Solar Power Plant in Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – PT PLN (Persero) signed an agreement with Amazon on Tuesday to develop new renewable energy (NRE) with a capacity of 210 megawatts (MW) of solar power plants (PLTS) in Indonesia. This agreement is a first for both companies to allow the addition of large-scale PLTS into the national power system.