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January 10, 2024
Indonesia plan to restore nearly half a million acres of forests from oil palm plantations
Indonesian government officials recently ruled that 200,000 hectares of oil palm plantations are planned to be returned to the state and converted back into forests, and that figure may increase.
January 10, 2024Thai’s EA groups, Swiss complete first sale of Paris Agreement carbon offsets
Thai electric bus operator, Energy Absolute, announced on Jan 8 that it had sold the first carbon offsets under a new system established by the Paris Agreement to a Swiss fossil fuel group, a major landmark for putting into action the UN climate accord.
January 10, 2024Indonesia's geothermal power growth falls short of expectations
The latest report from the Indonesian Geothermal Association (API) reveals that the geothermal power generation capacity is projected to increase by only 43MW by 2023, falling significantly short of the 190MW target.
January 09, 2024EVN pledges no blackout, but power price may rise this year
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) held its annual conference on Jan. 2, to review the past year's performances and announce new objectives. The attention was focused on how to resolve the power shortages issue and whether electricity prices will rise again.
January 09, 2024Indonesia aims to export green hydrogen by 2030
According to the report from Indonesian government, the country’s green hydrogen potential is projected to reach 185,101 GWh by 2060. The report also pledges that Indonesia aims to become a green or low-carbon hydrogen exporting country as early as 2030.
January 09, 2024The next big challenge of carbon capture is how to use it
As demand for decarbonization grows, discussions surrounding carbon capture have gained momentum. However, the technology has also drawn mounting opposition.
January 09, 2024Malaysia’s new climate policy may increase electricity tariffs
Malaysia’s Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Nik Nazmi, is taking measures to tackle climate change by proposing a substantial shift in energy subsidies and promoting sustainable practices.
January 08, 2024Indonesia accelerates replacement of EV for state-owned enterprises
The Indonesian government is expanding the adoption of electric vehicles. Starting January 3, 2024, all officials from the first and second tiers of State-owned Enterprises will exclusively use electric vehicles as their official vehicles.
January 08, 2024Huge renewables opportunities in ASEAN: Maybank
A recent report from the Malaysia Investment Bank suggests that in the next 5-10 years, listed companies in ASEAN countries will significantly adopt green energy, especially as global pressure to reduce carbon intensity continues to rise.
January 08, 2024Pertamina, JERA partner to promote greener fuels in Indonesia
Pertamina and Japan’s JERA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on business opportunities, focusing on enhancing the value of the fuel value chain and infrastructure investment in low-carbon fuels like LNG, hydrogen and ammonia.