Driving Hanoi’s Green Future: The Development Plan for Electric and Green Energy Buses
Introduction Hanoi, a rapidly growing metropolis in Vietnam, is grappling with significant...
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Month: December 2024
TransJakarta to deploy 200 more e-buses
PT Transportasi Jakarta (TransJakarta) has deployed 200 electric buses on its network in...
Read MoreADB strengthens PPP support in the Philippines with USD30 million loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD30 million loan to enhance public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the Philippines, focusing on infrastructure development, climate action, and economic competitiveness....
Read MoreKhanh Hoa Province to host Vietnam’s first 102 MW wind farm
Nexif Ratch Energy and Khanh Hoa Province have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the province’s first-ever wind farm, the 102 MW Nexif Energy Khanh Hoa 1 project. Valued at USD 155 million, the project...
Read MoreOCK Group expands portfolio with 116 MW solar park in Malaysia
OCK Group Bhd has signed a conditional agreement to invest in a 116 MW solar project in Kedah, Malaysia, with an investment value of MYR350 million. The deal involves OCK acquiring a stake in Solarpack Asia Sdn Bhd (SPK Asia), a...
Read MoreSarawak Energy honoured at Asian Power Awards 2024
Sarawak Energy has received five awards at the Asian Power Awards 2024. Recognitions included Power Utility of the Year, Smart Grid Project of the Year, and Hydro Power Project of the Year (Bronze), among others. The accolades...
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Feasibility review underway for Thu Thiem-Long Thanh railway
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) of Vietnam has formed a 15-member appraisal council to review the...
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Philippines’ PNR unveils new trains from Indonesia’s PT INKA
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has introduced two new diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains...
Read MoreMalaysia’s TNB and Sembcorp to export renewable energy to Singapore
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Sembcorp Power Private Limited have signed an agreement for Malaysia’s first renewable energy (RE) export to Singapore, supplying 50 MW of electricity. This initiative follows the Energy Exchange...
Read MoreBCDA strengthens digital infrastructure partnerships in the Philippines
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two major digital infrastructure providers to improve connectivity across key locations, including New Clark City and...
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Jabodebek LRT to integrate with Soekarno-Hatta Airport Train
The Government of Indonesia has announced plans to link the Jabodebek Light Rail Transit (LRT)...
Read MoreBCPG commits THB32 billion to expand renewable energy projects
BCPG Private Limited Corporation, part of Bangchak Corporation, plans to invest THB32 billion in renewable energy projects for 2025 in Thailand, marking a significant increase from its 2023 spending of THB3.2 billion. The budget...
Read MoreBuhaWind’s 2 GW floating wind farm secures grid approval in the Philippines
BuhaWind Energy Philippines, a joint venture (JV) between Copenhagen Energy and PetroGreen Energy Corporation, has secured National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) approval for the grid connection of its 2 GW floating...
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Global tender launched for Penang LRT
The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project has officially opened for tender with an...
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Jacobs and Terra Solar partnered for USD3.3 billion RE project in the Philippines
Jacobs has teamed up with Terra Solar Philippines Incorporation for a major USD3.3 billion energy...
Read MoreERC approves 24,000 MW for Philippine grid expansion
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued 3,959 Certificates of Compliance (COCs) and 334 Provisional Authorities to Operate (PAOs) between January and November 2024, contributing a total of 24,092.79 MW to the...
Read MoreADB approves USD173 million for Cambodia’s climate-resilient water management
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD173 million for two projects aimed at improving water management in Cambodia. The first project is an USD88 million project targeting river basins in Battambang and Pursat...
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New M9 motorway to boost Bangkok connectivity by 2029
The Government of Thailand has approved a 35 km M9 motorway project connecting Bangkok’s Bang...
Read MorePhuket introduces electric buses for sustainable transit
The Government of Phuket has launched electric buses marking a shift toward eco-friendly public transport. The initiative is transformative, aimed at reducing traffic, air pollution, and enhancing tourism. The trial involves 24...
Read MoreEVN proposes 2025 pricing framework for wind power projects
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has outlined a pricing framework for onshore and nearshore wind power projects for 2025. Proposed rates are 1,610.56 VND/kWh for onshore and 1,890.68 VND/kWh for nearshore projects, based on...
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