Government of Malaysia to retire coal-fired power plants by 2044
The Government of Malaysia has outlined a plan to phase out coal-fired power plants, reducing...
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Month: June 2024
EGAT to develop its third Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid project
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has announced plans to develop its third Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid project at Srinagarind Dam. This 140 MW project aims to enhance clean energy generation and support...
Read MoreWorld Bank okays investment to improve water security in Cambodia
The World Bank has approved a USD145 million investment to improve water security in Cambodia. This new project, funded by the International Development Association, aims to enhance water supply infrastructure, increase...
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SMC to construct three expressways worth PHP328.84 billion in Luzon
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has announced plans to construct three expressway projects worth...
Read MoreNEDA greenlights PHP16.1 billion Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved the PHP16.1 billion Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP) to enhance broadband connectivity and provide high-speed internet to underserved...
Read MoreHermosa-San Jose transmission line reaches full capacity of 8 GW
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has energized the Hermosa-San Jose 500 kV transmission line, now operating at its full capacity of 8,000 MW. This transmission line is part of the larger...
Read MoreKeppel Energy to pilot Singapore’s first membrane-based floating solar system
Keppel Energy Nexus, a subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure has received a grant from the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and JTC to pilot Singapore’s first membrane-based nearshore floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Jurong...
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Passenger operations start on section of Thomson-East Coast Line
SMRT Corporation has commenced passenger operations on Stage 4 of the Thomson-East Coast Line...
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PUB announces tender to build large-scale floating solar unit in Singapore
The Public Utilities Board (PUB) is inviting interested parties to participate in a tender...
Read MoreMastercard to introduce smart ticketing solutions in Ho Chi Minh City
Mastercard Asia has signed an agreement with HCM City Urban Railways No. 1 Company Limited (HURC1) for the deployment of smart ticketing solutions in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The agreement includes the implementation of...
Read MoreCapacity of pumped storage plants in Southeast Asia to be increased to 18 GW
Rystad Energy has announced that the installed capacity of pumped storage power plants (PSPPs) in Southeast Asia (SEA), including Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam, is expected to rise from 2.3 GW in 2023 to over...
Read MorePlans announced to launch a hydrogen-based power plant in Sabah
A joint venture (JV) of Allyssa Certification Sdn Bhd and New Space Technology (NST) Company Limited has announced plans to launch a hydrogen-based power plant in Sabah, Malaysia, using ocean water to generate 100 per cent green...
Read MoreWorld Bank approves credit to enhance inland waterways in Vietnam
The World Bank has approved a USD107 million credit to enhance the capacity, efficiency, and safety of inland waterways in Southern Vietnam. This initiative aims to increase freight traffic, reduce travel time on critical...
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Singapore LTA awards tunnel construction contract for CRL Phase 2
Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to a joint venture of Nishimatsu...
Read MoreThailand Board of Investment approves infrastructure projects worth USD1.54 billion
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved eight major infrastructure projects totalling USD1.54 billion. These projects span critical sectors such as bio-ethylene production, power generation, and data centres. This...
Read MoreHua Hin Airport to become the Phetch-Hua Hin International Airport by 2025
The Government of Thailand has announced that Hua Hin Airport is undergoing a transformation to become the Phetch-Hua Hin International Airport by the end of 2025. This project aims to elevate Thailand’s aviation...
Read MoreIskandar Investment to develop a digital infrastructure worth RM9 billion in Malaysia
Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) has partnered with TM-Nxera through River Retreat Sdn Bhd to develop a digital infrastructure valued at approximately RM9 billion in Medini, Iskandar Puteri, Johor in Malaysia. TM-Nxera, a joint...
Read MoreUpcoming phase of Jakarta MRT to increase public transport use to 60 per cent
The Jakarta MRT Line Phase 2A, with a budget of USD1.4 billion, aims to increase public transportation use to 60 per cent by 2029 as part of Jakarta’s transportation master plan in Indonesia. The Jakarta MRT Line...
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Trials planned for Indonesia’s first commercial nuclear power plant
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has announced plans to commence testing and...
Read MoreGentari and Zurich Malaysia to promote green mobility and renewable energy adoption
Gentari Sdn Bhd has partnered with Zurich Malaysia to promote green mobility and renewable energy (RE) adoption in the country. This includes installing green mobility infrastructure at Zurich Malaysia’s premises nationwide and...
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