Value of Zero: Performance of SEA’s energy sector
Southeast Asia (SEA) is a diverse region with many countries vulnerable to the impact of climate...
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Month: February 2022
Vietjet and CAI partner to develop aviation services supply in Vietnam
SOVICO Group, Vietjet and Changi Airports International (CAI) have signed a USD1.5 billion partnership agreement to co-develop the supply of aviation services in Vietnam. The partners will undertake research and development of...
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Government of Philippines expects 7,911 MW in additional energy capacity by 2027
The Department of Energy (DoE) expects to add approximately 7,910.96 MW in additional energy...
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SPNEC to conduct a PHP61 billion share swap
Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC) has authorised an asset-for-share swap with...
Read MoreDA allocates PHP24 billion for climate-smart agriculture projects in the Philippines
The Department of Agriculture (DA) of the Philippines has allocated a budget of PHP24 billion to finance several climate-smart agriculture projects in the country during 2022. These projects will primarily focus on...
Read MorePhilippines’ DoTr completes work on JICA-funded section of the LRT-1 expansion
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has announced that works on the Baclaran Expansion Depot in Pasay City for the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project in the Philippines has been completed. The depot expansion project included...
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Views of H.E. Yeap Samnang
Speech by H.E. Yeap Samnang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the Permanent...
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Southeast Asia transitioning towards greener and digital economy
In Southeast Asia, it has become clear that some sectors have been reprioritised for...
Read MorePanasonic Energy signs solar PPA in Thailand
Japan-based Shizen Energy Incorporated and Constant Energy, an independent power producer (IPP), have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Panasonic Energy (Thailand) Company Limited. The power will be sourced...
Read MoreGovernments of UK and Philippines partner on transport sector development
The Governments of the United Kingdom (UK) and the Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost the development of the country’s transport sector. The countries will partner on the development of...
Read MoreEDP Renewables acquires majority share in Sunseap
Portugal-based EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a Energias de Portugal (EDP) subsidiary, has acquired 91 per cent stake in Singapore-based Sunseap Group Private Limited (Sunseap). The purchase is valued at EUR600 million. The company has...
Read MoreConstruction starts on the Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Facility in Cambodia
Construction has started on the Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Facility in Phnom Penh’s Meanchey district, Cambodia. The facility will be constructed on 3 hectares of land and work is scheduled to be completed in November 2023....
Read MoreSolar-plus-storage facility commences operation in the Philippines
AC Energy (ACEN) has commenced operations of a 40 MW solar-plus-storage hybrid facility in the municipality of Alaminos, the Philippines. The battery energy storage system (BESS) comprises two 20MW facilities, each operating...
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INNIO and Concord to build four biogas plants in Malaysia
INNIO and Concord Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to construct four biogas...
Read MoreCK Power to add 2.8 GW of renewable capacity in Thailand by 2024
CK Power Public Company Limited (CKP) has announced plans add more than 2.8 GW of renewable energy (RE) generating capacity in Thailand by 2024, doubling its current portfolio of RE projects in the country. In line with this,...
Read MoreVNR to repair and upgrade 41 railway stations in Vietnam
Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has announced plans to invest approximately VND2.4 trillion for the repair and upgradation of 41 railway stations across the country during the 2022–2023 period. The project will cover the...
Read MoreJacobs secures contract for work on 110 MW geothermal plant in Indonesia
United States-based Jacobs has secured a contract from PT Geo Dipa Energi (GDE) to serve as a subsurface project management consultant for a 110 MW geothermal power plant expansion project in Indonesia. The project involves...
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Singapore’s LTA awards contracts worth USD642 million for the Cross Island Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two civil contracts with a combined value of...
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