Paolo Alfar
Philippines, US ink partnership for nuclear energy cooperation
Philippines, US ink partnership for nuclear energy cooperation
The 123 Agreement will provide the legal framework for potential nuclear energy projects.
World Coal Association rebrands as FutureCoal for sustainable push
The organisation aims to be “The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal”.
China to gain 80% of global solar manufacturing capacity
The market recently received a $130b investment into the solar industry.
TNB extends energy transition efforts in Southeast Asia
Policies, green tech, funding, and strategic partnerships are vital for energy transition.
UAE turns on world’s largest single-site solar power plant
The 2 GW Al Dhafra Solar PV project is estimated to power 200,000 homes in UAE.
CLP Power, Chinachem Group ink new sustainability deal
The MoU will assign CLP Power in the decarbonisation of Chinachem facilities.
Towngas inks deals for natural gas trade and Danjin Expressway high-pressure pipeline
It will expand the interconnectivity of natural gas pipelines amongst cities in the Yangtze River Delta.
KEPCO and trade firm ink deal for the development of liquefied CO2 carriers
Both firms will cover a feasibility study for the transport of liquefied CO2.
ARENA opens applications for its industrial decarbonization plan
The agency launched the first funding round of the A$400m industrial transformation stream.
South Korea and Czech Republic join hands for energy expansion
The bilateral cooperation reached $4.2b in 2022.
Powerlink extends partnership with Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology
Powerlink will continue to get access to weather data to oversee energy demands.
Japan firms expand deal with US’ TerraPower for SFR development
The MoU expanded the role of all four parties in the creation of a standard reactor design.
CNOOC starts production of Bozhong 19-6 gas field phase 1 project
It is seen to produce 37,000 barrels of oil daily in 2024.
Saudi Arabia sends qualification request for 4 solar projects
The projects are under the management of the National Renewable Energy Program.
AboitizPower extends energy supply partnership with WalterMart
Over 26 facilities are benefiting from this partnership.
Sembcorp buys 245 MW renewable projects in Vietnam
The purchase of the majority of Gelex brings Sembcorp’s Vietnam portfolio to 450 MW.
ACWA Power, Masdar and SOCAR join forces for 500 MW RE projects in Azerbaijan
The projects in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic will propel Azerbaijan’s net-zero goals.
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