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March 24, 2025
Taiwan’s SAF journey begins—but can waste oil meet growing demand?
Taiwan is set to enter its first year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption, with Songshan, Kaohsiung, and Taoyuan airports scheduled to begin SAF blending for domestic carriers in the first half of the year.
March 18, 2025
Singapore startup launches solar-powered electric boats with V2G technology
Singapore-based startup Pyxis launched solar-powered electric boats that help reduce costs for river cruise operators and feature Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology to supply low-carbon power, advancing maritime decarbonization.
March 17, 2025
Thaksin backs solar power to cut energy costs for Thailand’s data centers
To attract investment from high-tech industries, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party, Thaksin Shinawatra, announced that the government will increase the use of renewable energy sources like solar power.
March 13, 2025
Germany’s budding coalition agrees electricity price cuts, EV subsidies
Germany’s likely next coalition government has agreed to a substantial electricity price cut to relieve households and companies and honour national and European climate targets.
March 04, 2025
EU to offer extended compliance period for car manufacturers
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that this month, the Commission will propose amendments to the carbon emission reduction rules for European car manufacturers.
March 04, 2025
VinFast partners with Motech to boost EV service network in Philippines
Vietnamese electric vehicle giant VinFast is optimistic about the growth potential in the Philippine market. In late February, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Motech, an automotive service center.
March 04, 2025
Thailand’s ethanol revolution: Can biofuels deliver on climate goals?
Advances in biofuels could cement Thailand’s role as a regional leader in renewable energy, writes biofuels expert Hong Wai Onn.
February 26, 2025
Petronas cuts jobs, bets on low-carbon transition as profits decline
Petronas released its latest financial report, showing a 34% drop in annual profit. The company attributed this decline to falling international oil prices again and committed to continued investments in renewable energy and low-carbon initiatives.
February 26, 2025
Malaysia's B20 biodiesel expansion stalled by infrastructure, investment gaps
Malaysia's biodiesel development has encountered significant challenges, with officials pointing to the need for infrastructure upgrades to increase the palm oil blending ratio in biodiesel.
February 25, 2025
How China’s renewable pricing reforms will affect its climate goals
China’s solar and windfarms would no longer be guaranteed sales at a fixed price linked to coal benchmarks, under a new policy released by the central government.