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June 20, 2024
Johor requires green energy for data centers to tackle power and water challenges
To meet the demands of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), investments in data centers in Malaysia have surged. However, this has raised concerns about the shortage of power and water in Selangor, Johor.
June 03, 2024
Rystad Energy identifies Malaysia as key emerging hub for CCS in Asia-Pacific region
Malaysia is among the hubs in the Asia-Pacific region rapidly emerging as key players in the carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector, according to Rystad Energy.
May 20, 2024
Sarawak's energy transition: Green power trading, renewables development, and green policies
Prime Minister Abang Johari of Sarawak State of Malaysia led representatives of Sarawak Energy Berhad and other energy companies to attend the Future Energy Asia 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand on May 17 to showcase their energy transition strategies.
May 15, 2024
Malaysia carbon exchange to auction first local nature-based carbon credits in July
The Malaysia Carbon Exchange (BCX) will auction its first batch of locally generated carbon credits on July 25. This event marks the expansion of its product offering to include local carbon credits in addition to global carbon credits.
May 09, 2024
Malaysia, Japan try out recycling dead palm trees into biomass
Researchers from Malaysia and Japan test process converting felled palm trees into renewable biomass energy.
May 02, 2024
ACWA Power plans to invest $10 billion in Malaysia for renewable energy projects
Saudi Arabia-based renewable energy giant ACWA Power has revealed its plans to work with several strategic Malaysian partners to develop renewable energy projects across multiple states in Malaysia, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
April 24, 2024
Sarawak aims to lead as clean hydrogen hub with abundant hydropower
Sarawak, a state abundant in oil resources, is poised to emerge as a hub for clean hydrogen energy. Leveraging its ample hydropower reserves, it seeks to overcome obstacles hindering the fuel's potential elsewhere.
April 03, 2024
Malaysia’s new moratorium unexpectedly propels rise of green steel
The green steel supply chain is gradually starting up in Malaysia, largely due to stricter government policies related to decarbonization. One of these policies is a two-year moratorium on all expansion and diversification of manufacturing activities in t
March 27, 2024
Malaysian startup supplies EV firm greener graphite with agriculture waste
A Malaysian energy startup is ready to assist electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in obtaining a crucial component from sources other than China by using agricultural waste to produce graphite.
March 20, 2024
Samaiden signs 20-year solar energy PPA with Maxell Tohshin
Samaiden Group has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Maxell Tohshin, a subsidiary of Japan’s Maxell, to execute the design and installation of a solar PV system, with a capacity of 1,028.28 kWp at Maxell Tohshin's premises.