Singapore has taken a significant step in its energy future by signing a 30-year civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, known as the 123 Agreement, will provide Singapore access to US nuclear expertise and advanced technologies,...
In August 2024, the Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) and its Singaporean partner, Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd, held a ceremony to officially transfer contract packages related to wind and hydrological measurements and geological surveys. These...
Indonesian authorities have approved Eni SPA, an Italian multinational energy company, for its offshore Gehem and Geng North fields development plan. The plan includes constructing a new production hub with a capacity of approximately two billion cubic feet of gas per...
Indonesia has signed a purchase agreement with ACWA Power, a Saudi-based developer of power and water desalination projects, to develop the 92 MWp Saguling floating solar power plant in West Java. This collaboration marks a key step in advancing the country’s...
The International Chamber of Commerce recommends Thailand establish small modular nuclear power plants to support data center operations and reduce electricity costs. The chamber chairman, Montri Mahaplerkpong, emphasized the need to revise Thailand’s energy...
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand will explore the feasibility of energy storage business models in collaboration with Nuovo Plus, a subsidiary of state-owned oil and gas company PTT Group. PEA, responsible for electricity provision in 74...
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has launched a new Decarbonization Program under the Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) initiative, with an investment of SGD 90 million (USD 69 million). CREATE is a research hub in Singapore...
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans for its fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. This auction will emphasize energy storage solutions alongside maximizing the country’s renewable energy...
The inauguration of Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd’s USD 1.5 billion (MYR 7 billion) methanol complex represents a pivotal development for Malaysia, enhancing its status as a leading methanol producer in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Located in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu,...
Norway aims to strengthen its partnership with Indonesia and explore investment opportunities in renewable energy, including hydropower and carbon capture and storage (CCS), according to the Norwegian Energy Minister. Norwegian companies are expected to bring their...
Sustainability Economics, an international organization specializing in comprehensive net-zero solutions for high-emission industries, has partnered with SUCOFINDO, an inspection state-owned company in Indonesia. This collaboration aims to accelerate the transition of...
Samsung Electronics Co. has announced that its facilities in Vietnam would enhance their eco-friendly operations by purchasing renewable energy directly through the new Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) system introduced by the Vietnamese government. The...
