Japan provides 55$M to support Phnom Penh grid
According to the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the objective of the project is to enhance the stability of the electrical supply in Phnom Penh, thereby contributing to…
China coal plant approvals plunge as green power grows: Study
China is the world’s top renewable energy investor and has been adding ever-growing amounts of wind and solar capacity.
Construction of one of SE Asia’s largest wind farm in Laos now more than 80 percent complete
Each of the 133 turbines is located on a solid and stable foundation, about 22 metres wide and 35 metres deep, with each turbine being 110 metres high.
Japan to present low-carbon projects for ASEAN
Japan is expected to present its policy recommendations as well as a list of project areas for decarbonisation efforts under the Asia Zero Emission Community umbrella in the…
Indonesia, Chinese firms combine to drive EV growth
The joint venture's plant in Indonesia, the first of its kind outside China, started production in 2017. It has invested a total of $1 billion to build the manufacturing base,…
In South Korea, carmakers advised to disclose battery suppliers in EVs
Top sellers, Hyundai-Kia and Mercedes-Benz vow to ease safety concerns with free checkups.
ASEAN eyes nuclear energy, but airs safety concerns
Marcel Nicky Arianto, associate research analyst on power at ASEAN Center for Energy, said that while ASEAN countries aim to reach carbon neutrality by generating renewable energy…
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…