REM - Renewable Energy

14 March 2024

China’s clean-tech manufacturing overcapacity – BNEF

13 March 2024

China is manufacturing and exporting clean energy technology more than ever before, and overcapacity threatens, says a new report.

Chile's Codelco signs purchase power agreement with Atlas Renewable Energy

13 March 2024

Chile’s national mining company Codelco has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Atlas Renewable Energy for the provision of 375GWh annually from a solar-plus-storage project, leveraging Atlas's foray into battery storage technology.

Colombia’s Hidroituango hydroelectric dam underwater works 86% completed

13 March 2024

Colombian public utility Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) has announced that the underwater works at the mega-hydroelectric dam Hidroituango are nearing completion, with an official quantification of 86% progress.

China-Vietnam joint venture proposes $2.4bn green hydrogen project in Vietnam

13 March 2024

A Chinese-Vietnamese joint venture has unveiled a $2.4bn proposal for a green hydrogen production project in Vietnam's central province of Quang Tri.

Wärtsilä eyes first hybrid gas-renewable power plant in Vietnam

13 March 2024

Finnish engineering giant Wärtsilä is exploring the development of Vietnam's first combined renewable gas power project, signalling the country's commitment to a diversified energy mix.

Arctic Ocean could be ice-free within a decade, says study

12 March 2024

The Arctic Ocean could have days that are ‘ice free’ within a decade, 10 years earlier than previous research has suggested.

Could lithium transform Zimbabwe’s economy or will the opportunity be squandered?

12 March 2024

Zimbabwe has Africa’s biggest lithium deposits but China is acquiring many of the mines and a question mark hangs over the extent to which the local population will benefit from the mineral wealth.

Partial renewables ban in Canadian province could affect $8.2bn of wind, solar projects

12 March 2024

In Canada, Alberta’s proposed ban on some renewables projects could affect around CAD11.1bn ($8.2bn) in investments and halt up to 6.3 GW of solar and wind power capacity, says a new study.

PT PLN signs renewable energy certificate agreement with PT Freeport Indonesia

12 March 2024

PT PLN signed a Renewable Energy Certificate cooperation agreement with PT Freeport Indonesia in Surabaya on March 8, supporting the utilisation of renewable energy in East Java

Sembcorp Industries forms joint venture for solar project in Indonesia

12 March 2024

Sembcorp Industries has unveiled the establishment of a joint venture between its wholly-owned subsidiary, PT Sembcorp Renewables Indonesia, and PT PLN Nusantara Renewables, a 99%-owned subsidiary of PT PLN Nusantara Power.

Gulf Energy expands waste-to-energy footprint with new partnerships

12 March 2024

Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited has announced two significant partnerships to expand its waste-to-energy business in Thailand. These strategic moves align with the company's commitment to sustainable development

Costa Rica sets sights on renewable energy expansion with $539mn investment

12 March 2024

Costa Rican authorities announced plans for the construction of power plants with a collective capacity of 412MW, accompanied by an estimated investment of $539mn aiming to leverage solar, wind and biomass resources.

SK Group eyes Vietnam for clean hydrogen production project

12 March 2024

South Korean conglomerate SK Group is proposing a novel approach to hydrogen production and carbon storage in Vietnam.

PLN Indonesia Power expands renewable energy generation in Nusa Penida

11 March 2024

PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) is undertaking the addition of Solar Power Plants (PLTS) and Wind Power Plants (PLTB) in Nusa Penida

Indonesia unveils plan to harness used cooking oil for sustainable fuel

11 March 2024

In the kitchens of Indonesia, from the bustling streets of Jakarta to the serene coasts of Bali, a valuable yet overlooked resource is being generated – used cooking oil.

Sarawak poised to become Southeast Asia's premiere renewable energy hub

11 March 2024

During a dialogue session at the ASEAN Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia's intention to have Sarawak host "one or two of the ASEAN events" during the ASEAN Summit 2025

Brazil's offshore wind sector development hindered by regulatory uncertainties

11 March 2024

The growth of Brazil's offshore wind sector faces challenges due to the lack of a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework

British Cindrigo announces geothermal energy project in Slatina

10 March 2024

Cindrigo, a UK-based company, has announced plans to commence geothermal drilling operations in Slatina, a small town in Slavonia, Croatia.

Kazakhstan positions itself for lithium windfall

8 March 2024

The National Geological Service says the country has lithium reserves of around 75,600 tonnes.

EU's CBAM poses financial threat to Ukrainian producers during wartime

8 March 2024

The introduction of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026 could potentially impose big new financial strains on Ukrainian producers, costing them millions in lost trade, unless the EU offers exemptions due to the war

Russian Rosatom-linked firms seek ways to take part in Lithuanian N-plant projects

8 March 2024

Rosatom and companies linked to the Russia state nuclear energy corporation are seeking involvement in the decommissioning processes of Lithuania's Ignalina nuclear power plant.

MK Group plans €165mn wind farm launch in East Serbia

8 March 2024

MK Group is set to inaugurate the Wind Farm Krivaca, a €165mn investment marking East Serbia's first foray into renewable energy.

Japan considers rules for GHG emissions

7 March 2024

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is thinking to make top-listed companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange disclose information on greenhouse gas emissions throughout their supply chains.

BP plans to sign an IIR with Azerbaijan for the construction of solar power plants in the country by the end of 2024

7 March 2024

The Lightsource bp company (a subsidiary of bp) plans to submit to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan the final version of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the construction of the Shafag solar power plant.

Nuclear power on hold: research casts doubt on Thai feasibility

7 March 2024

Thailand's energy future remains undecided, with a recent report throwing cold water on the immediate adoption of nuclear power

PT Pertamina Hulu Energi ventures into geologic hydrogen exploration in Sulawesi

7 March 2024

State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi has embarked on a study exploring the potential development of natural hydrogen, termed geologic hydrogen, hidden within the depths of Sulawesi