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Logistics company PT Transcoal Pacific secures contract for floating barge services in East Kalimantan

7 March 2024

PT Transcoal Pacific, a leading provider of transport and logistics services, has obtained a service contract to supply floating barges for the temporary storage of fuel oil at Bengalon LTT Port

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

Energy-related CO2 emissions increased last year, but slower than in 2022, says IEA

6 March 2024

In 2023, global CO2 emissions from energy rose at a slower pace compared with the previous year.

China’s LNG imports hit record high for February

6 March 2024

China’s LNG imports rose to a record high for the month of February amid struggling LNG prices in Asia.

Thailand lures Chinese battery giant for EV hub ambitions

6 March 2024

Thailand is extending its arms to Chinese battery manufacturers, hoping to establish itself as a hub for electric vehicle batteries in Southeast Asia

Indonesia aims for renewable energy self-sufficiency, exploring cassava potential

6 March 2024

Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto has outlined Indonesia's aspiration to achieve energy self-sufficiency by embracing renewable resources, including cassava.

PGN and Conrad Energy Asia forge a collaboration for LNG development in Aceh

6 March 2024

PT Perusahaan Gas Negara, the gas sub-holding of Pertamina, has embarked on a collaboration with Conrad Energy Asia Ltd, marking a milestone in the energy sector

Sri Lanka awards energy deal to India after rejecting China

5 March 2024

Sri Lanka has awarded the construction of three solar and wind hybrid power generation facilities to an Indian company, overturning a tender previously won by a Chinese firm.

In Pakistan, Nepra plans doubling of licensing fees

5 March 2024

Following the lead of power companies, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has tentatively agreed to substantially raise its annual and one-time registration fees for all licensees dealing in electricity generation.

Malaysia reveals vision for energy transition in NEEAP 2.0

5 March 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof announced Malaysia's initiative to draft a national energy efficiency action plan for 2026-2035, aiming to sustain efforts towards achieving energy transition objectives

Banpu doubles down on clean energy, targets 50% EBITDA from renewables by 2025

4 March 2024

Banpu Public Company Limited, a leading Thai energy firm, has outlined its operating strategy for 2024-25 under incoming CEO Sinont Wongkusolkit.

Brunei expands its renewable energy effort to solar energy

4 March 2024

During the 20th session of the Legislative Council, Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II, unveiled plans for Brunei's renewable energy future.

Pertamina EP Zone 7 unveils drilling plans to boost oil and gas production

4 March 2024

Pertamina EP Zone 7, operating as the contractor under the cooperation contract for upstream oil and gas activities in the western part of Java, has announced initiatives to ramp up drilling operations throughout 2024

Philippines' leading energy firms collaborate on $3.3bn LNG facility

4 March 2024

Three prominent Philippine energy firms have joined forces for the creation of a significant integrated LNG power facility, marking the first-time collaboration among them, the companies announced on March 3

China’s Fangchenggang Unit 4 finally obtains operating licence

3 March 2024

China's National Nuclear Safety Administration, the nation’s leading nuclear authority has recently issued an operating licence for the Unit 4 facility at the Fangchenggang nuclear power plant

Taiwan's Taipower inks MoU for ammonia co-firing pilot project

3 March 2024

Taiwan Power Co. has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Japan's IHI Corp. and Sumitomo Corp. for a pilot project aimed at incorporating ammonia co-firing at the Talin Thermal Power Plant in Kaohsiung

Asian implications of Biden's LNG pause

1 March 2024

While the majority of US LNG currently goes to gas-starved Europe – 67% last year versus only 26% to Asia – the pause has no bearing on existing supply but on export projects due to enter service in the late 2020s.

Malaysia's Sarawak pioneers green hydrogen hub with strategic partnership

1 March 2024

Malaysia is set to establish a production hub, named the Sarawak H2 Hub, located in Sarawak state.

Thailand's GUNKUL secures 6 solar power projects with EGAT and PEA, boosting capacity

29 February 2024

Thai company Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand

Laos to build massive $2bn wind farm, sparking environmental concerns

29 February 2024

Laos is set to build one of Southeast Asia's largest wind farms near the Vietnamese border, aiming to become the "battery of Southeast Asia."

Shadowy Russia firm reportedly switches 60% stake in Uzbek gas storage facility to Hong Kong entity as Tashkent reacts to sanctions jitters

29 February 2024

A shadowy Russian company has transferred its controlling stake in Uzbekistan's largest underground gas storage facility to a Hong Kong-registered holding company

Sakhalin Energy offers China a short-term annual deal of 12 LNG cargoes

29 February 2024

Sakhalin Energy, the Russian energy company, has proposed a deal to supply Chinese buyers with 12 shipments of LNG annually for a period of three to five years.

Thai quest to increase LNG use sees groundbreaking shipment to Hin Kong Power Plant

29 February 2024

Thailand's Gulf Energy Development has marked the arrival of its inaugural LNG shipment to supply the Hin Kong Power Plant west of Bangkok, as stated in the company's 2023 results report released on February 20.

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