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July 03, 2025
Malaysia slashes green tariffs by up to 80% to boost renewable energy uptake
To encourage households and businesses to use renewable energy, the Malaysian government has significantly reduced its Green Electricity Tariff (GET) surcharge by as much as 80%.
July 02, 2025Vietnam sets offshore wind rates, eyes first project launch by end of 2025
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has unveiled a pricing framework for offshore wind power, setting regional ceiling tariffs ranging from VND 3,078.9 to VND 3,975.1 per kWh (approx. USD 0.12–0.15).
July 01, 2025Indonesia’s 10 GW renewables goal at risk as PLN faces criticism over slow progress
Indonesia’s energy transition is progressing slower than anticipated, with experts pointing to the inefficiency of state-owned utility PLN and fragmented policies that are limiting the number of bankable projects.
June 24, 2025Israel-Iran conflict: Strait of Hormuz threat raises energy security concerns for Asia
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iranian authorities have threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy trade. Roughly 80% of oil and gas exported through the strait is destined for Asia.
June 24, 2025Global energy giants bet on Vietnam’s offshore wind: Will 2027 be the turning point?
Vietnam’s offshore wind potential remains largely untapped, and the sector is progressing at a relatively slow pace. Nevertheless, multinational companies from the U.S., Europe, and China continue to express strong confidence in its long-term prospects.
June 20, 2025Forum highlight: Advancing net zero with virtual power plants, green hydrogen, and carbon removal
To help businesses advance their net-zero transformation, RECCESSARY, a new energy and carbon market media platform, and EnergyOMNI, a net-zero knowledge platform, jointly hosted the New Energy and Carbon Market Business Forum on June 19.
June 19, 2025EnergyOMNI: A new paradigm in media-driven industry intelligence — interview with Xin-En Wu, founder of EnergyOMNI
As the founder of the bilingual energy media platform EnergyOMNI, Xin-En Wu has become a prominent observer and active participant in Taiwan's evolving energy policy and transition landscape.
June 18, 2025H&M’s 9 carbon reduction strategies and Patagonia’s material-based approach to net zero
The global push for sustainability has reached the fashion industry, with Swedish fashion giant H&M leading emissions reduction rankings.
June 18, 2025Next-gen virtual power plants: Enel X on building a resilient Taiwanese grid
"Everyone has heard of Virtual Power Plants but may not fully grasp their definition or the problems they truly solve," states Roger Chen, Head of Enel X Taiwan."
June 13, 2025Decarbonizing industry: How Vietnam’s steelmakers respond to EU's CBAM
The EU’s CBAM, starting in 2027, will impose carbon tariffs on high-emission imports—posing a major challenge to Vietnam’s steel exports. In response, Hoa Phat and VNSteel are stepping up decarbonization efforts and investing in green energy.