Energy transition, EVs in focus at upcoming Indonesia-Africa forum
The forum, slated for Sept. 1 to 3 in Bali, will see discussions between representatives of governments, business entities and international organisations about potential economic…
Hyundai Motor names battery sources as EV fire concerns grow
According to the carmaker, most of the Hyundai EVs, including the flagship Ioniq brand cars, used batteries from Korea’s LG Energy Solution and SK On. Hyundai’s Kona Electric…
Indonesia looks to China to help boost production from ageing oil fields
Oil recovery is an alternative method for increasing oil production in addition to exploration activities, as it involves injecting chemicals into oil wells to push the remaining…
Philippine sovereign wealth fund eyes powering off-grid islands for starters
Established in July 2023, the new sovereign wealth fund has an authorised start-up capital of 500 billion pesos (S$11.5 billion) and will allow the government to make key…
Chinese firms begin study on oil and gas potential in eastern Indonesia
Sinopec and Petrochina are participating in a joint study to explore the oil and gas potential around Buton and Timor in eastern Indonesia, according to the Energy and Mineral…
Bhutan’s hydropower dreams: Where will the money come from?
Bhutan requires a whopping USD 26 billion to achieve 20,000 MW (20 GW) of hydropower generation capacity by 2040.
Indonesia begins B40 biodiesel trial to power trains
The goverment and state-owned railway operator KAI have kicked off a nearly two-month trial of B40 biodiesel in trains, starting with the Bogowonto train connecting Jakarta and…
Singapore to stop registration of new diesel cars and taxis from Jan 1, 2025
The move to phase out the more pollutive vehicles was announced in Parliament three years ago during a debate on the Government’s environmental sustainability plans in March…
Japan to pursue fuel production for fast reactors to avoid shortage, protect energy security
Construction of a new plant will be considered to produce fuel for the Joyo experimental fast reactor in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture, is currently not in operation. The aim is to…
Coal use reaches record in Indonesia and Philippines, endangering climate goals: Study
In a report released on July 1, London-based energy think-tank Ember said coal generates nearly two-thirds of electricity in South-east Asia’s two most populous countries.