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President Jokowi urges PLN to harness green energy for investment opportunities
President Joko Widodo has urged Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, PT PLN, to capitalise on investment opportunities by managing the country's abundant green energy resources
Malaysian Sime Darby Plantation embarks on sustainable revenue initiative with Kerian Green Industrial Park
Sime Darby Plantation Berhad is set to leverage its extensive land holdings in Malaysia by participating in the development of the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park in Perak
Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force, ESDM, and ENI Indonesia to launch $70mn 3D seismic survey
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and ENI Indonesia, is set to conduct a $70mn 3D seismic survey
Majority of Australians support use of nuclear power, finds poll
Australian public opinion on nuclear power has significantly shifted, with 61% of respondents now supporting its use for electricity generation
Indian regulator seeks to oversee expansion of country’s LNG terminals
India's Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has proposed new regulations requiring companies to obtain approval before setting up or expanding liquefied natural gas terminals.
As India’s energy landscape changes due to heatwave gas generated power use soars
India is witnessing a significant shift in its energy landscape as extreme heat and new policy changes drive an uptick in gas generated power production.
Thailand races to revamp power plan with focus on clean energy
Thailand's Ministry of Energy is accelerating efforts to modernise its national power plan, aiming for a public hearing on June 12
Indonesia showcases $860mn green refinery projects at IPEF Forum
Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlighted investment opportunities in sustainable infrastructure at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework forum in Singapore
South Korean president makes bold claims about potential offshore oil and gas reserves
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol announced on June 3 there could be as much as 14bn barrels in oil and gas resources off the country’s southeast coast, after approving an exploratory drilling plan proposed by the energy ministry.
Vietnam embraces LNG in ambitious energy transition plan
Liquefied natural gas is emerging as a key player in Vietnam's ambitious energy transition strategy.
Coal mining company Delta Dunia Makmur finalises $122.4mn acquisition in the US
Indonesian coal mining company Delta Dunia Makmur has completed a significant acquisition deal in the United States.
Japan’s Tokyo Gas eyes a slice of Philippine LNG sector
San Francisco-based law firm Morrison Foerster has successfully represented Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd in securing definitive agreements for the acquisition of a 20% stake in an LNG import and regasification terminal project located in the Philippines
TotalEnergies strikes LNG deals with Indian, South Korean buyers
TotalEnergies has expanded its LNG business in Asia, entering into fresh supply deals with Indian Oil Corp and Korea South-East Power.
Vietnam moves forward with $12bn Block B gas-to-power project
Vietnam's energy security received a boost with the signing of commercial agreements for the Block B-O Mon gas-to-power project chain
Thailand and Mitsubishi heavy industries sign MoU to explore hydrogen for power generation
Thailand's Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the potential of hydrogen as a fuel source for power generation.
Indonesia unveils roadmap for cement industry decarbonisation by 2050
The Industry Ministry announced plans to develop a comprehensive roadmap aimed at decarbonising the cement industry by 2050
India’s coal production surges 10% in May
India's coal production surged by 10.15% to 83.91MT in May 2024, up from 76.18MT in May 2023, according to provisional data from India’s Coal Ministry
Jera to offload 15% in Freeport LNG as Scarborough again comes to the fore
Japan's largest LNG importer, Jera, has decided to divest part of its stake in the operator of the 15mn tonne per year Freeport LNG export project in Texas to Japanese upstream developer Japex
China’s renewables exports grew 35% in 2019-2023
Chinese renewable product exports increased 35% from 2019 to 2023, driven by competitive prices and production capacity domination, said the new ‘Looking Overseas’ report from Wood Mackenzie.
Vietnam's PV Power stock surges on rising electricity demand and expansion plans
PV Power, Vietnam's leading electricity producer, has seen its stock price surge nearly 29% since mid-April, reaching its highest level in over nine months.
GEM report warns of fossil fuel dependency from gas expansion in Southeast Asia
A new report from the Global Energy Monitor reveals that the expansion of gas-fired power plants and liquefied natural gas facilities in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, will maintain the region's reliance on volatile fossil fuels
Indonesia explores SMR nuclear tech collaboration with South Korea for energy and food preservation
The Indonesian government is exploring a partnership with South Korea to develop Small Modular Reactor nuclear technology as a new energy source and for food preservation purposes
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