Philippines

The Singaporean government has signed a contract to purchase 2.17 million mtCO2e of carbon credits from REDD+, reforestation and grassland restoration projects, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2030.
Facing energy security challenges, several Southeast Asian countries are turning to nuclear and could invest up to $208bn to reach 25 GW of capacity, favouring small modular reactors.

Iraq in talks with ExxonMobil for refining capacities in Asia

SOMO is negotiating with ExxonMobil to secure storage and refining access in Singapore, aiming to strengthen Iraq’s position in expanding Asian markets.
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ISDN Holdings strengthens its position in Indonesia by acquiring a majority stake in PT Funda, integrating hydropower capabilities across the entire project lifecycle and consolidating its renewable energy investments.
Verra and S&P Global Commodity Insights join forces to build a next-generation registry aimed at strengthening carbon market integration and enhancing transaction transparency.

Gunvor Secures 20 Years of LNG from Mexican AMIGO LNG

Gunvor commits to 0.85 million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas from AMIGO LNG, marking a strategic step forward for Asian and Latin American supply via the Guaymas terminal.
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According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, the adoption of low-carbon ammonia in maritime transport faces economic, regulatory, and safety barriers, despite growing international pressure to reduce emissions from the global fleet.
Karpowership and Seatrium formalize a strategic partnership to convert floating LNG units, strengthening their joint offering in emerging mobile electricity markets.

Maxeon Revises Strategy After USD 65 Million Loss in First Half

Weakened by the exclusion of its solar panels from the U.S. market, Maxeon reports a sharp revenue decline and adjusts its financial structure under market pressure.
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Vanda RE is in talks with potential buyers in Singapore for electricity from a $3 billion solar and storage project in Indonesia’s Riau Islands.
ACEN strengthens its international strategy with over 2,100 MWdc of attributable renewable capacity in India, marking a major step in its expansion beyond the Philippines.

Airbus and Indonesia join forces to produce 100 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel

Airbus Singapore and Bogor Agricultural University in Indonesia are developing aviation fuel from biomass, aiming for an annual capacity of 100 million tonnes.
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Taihan strengthens its presence in Singapore with a fifth consecutive contract for a 400 kV underground network, as part of a power interconnection project with Indonesia.
AMIGO LNG has awarded COMSA Marine the engineering and construction contract for its marine facilities in Guaymas, as part of its 7.8 MTPA liquefied natural gas export terminal.

Citicore secures $77.5 million loan for its Pangasinan solar project

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation signed a financing deal with Security Bank to complete a 125 MWp solar park in Pangasinan, marking a key milestone in its five gigawatts in five years target.
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Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation secures grid connection study approval, bringing the launch of one of Southeast Asia’s largest offshore wind projects closer.
BrightNight’s Asian subsidiary becomes Yanara and positions itself as an independent player to strengthen the development of large-scale renewable energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

The new Tanawon geothermal site adds 22 MW to the Philippine energy grid

The inauguration of the Tanawon geothermal site, with a capacity of 22 megawatts, marks a milestone in the expansion of the Philippines’ energy park with local solutions of low carbon footprint.
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Global hydrogen development, supported by more than 1,500 ongoing projects and significant investments, is driving strong demand for insurance coverage, with potential estimated at over USD3bn in annual premiums by 2030.
H2G Green Limited and Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research launch a partnership to industrialise a process transforming biochar into hard carbon, essential for sodium-ion and lithium-ion battery production. —
FRV Australia has finalized a AUD 1.2 billion refinancing for its eight photovoltaic power plants, consolidating its financial backing and potential for developing new projects in Australia.
Singapore and the United States sign an agreement to strengthen cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, with the aim of diversifying Singapore's energy sources.

COSCO and Fortescue collaborate to supply green fuel

COSCO and Fortescue are developing a green fuel supply chain to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping of minerals between China and Australia.
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Keppel MET Renewables strengthens its solar portfolio with the acquisition of two photovoltaic projects in Northern Italy, totalling 20 MWp of installed capacity.
The Philippines delay the pumping of hydrocarbons from the MT Terra Nova, accentuating the ecological risks. The leaks must be plugged before the 1.4 million liters of hydrocarbons can be siphoned off.

Cyan Renewables Acquires MMA Offshore to Strengthen Position in APAC

Singapore-based Cyan Renewables acquires MMA Offshore for AUD 1.1 billion, consolidating its position as the leading offshore wind services provider in Asia-Pacific (APAC).
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The oil tanker Ceres 1, involved in a collision with the Hafnia Nile, was intercepted by the Malaysian Coast Guard, raising questions about its disappearance.
SunCable has received environmental approval from the Northern Territory Government for its AAPowerLink project, paving the way for its development.

Japanese Strategic Investments in Asian Gas Markets

Japanese companies are investing massively in gas infrastructure in Asia to offset future overproduction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and strengthen their energy security.
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Shell is stepping up investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) to offset losses in Russia, aiming for a significant increase in volumes by 2030.
Spanish gas group Enagas sells its 30.2% stake in Tallgrass Energy to finance its green hydrogen projects, reinforcing its plans to invest in renewable hydrogen infrastructure.

BP expects impairments of up to $2 billion in 2Q 2024

BP announces "unfavorable adjustments" of $1-2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, mainly due to the transformation of its Gelsenkirchen refinery in Germany.
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Shell announces impairments of up to $2 billion in Q2 2024, linked to projects in the Netherlands and Singapore, and warns of a decline in performance in the gas sector.
Peak Energy signs an agreement with Shinsung E&G and YSP to develop a 50 MW solar portfolio in South Korea, reinforcing the government's renewable energy initiatives.

Towards greater dependence on coal in the Philippines and Indonesia

Coal's share of the energy mix in the Philippines and Indonesia continues to grow, holding back the development of renewable energies, according to a recent report.
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Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has revealed the pre-qualified candidates for the Ibri III solar project, aimed at diversifying Oman's energy sources with a capacity of 500 MW.
Mooreast Holdings Ltd. announces the acquisition of a 98,919 m² facility, quadrupling its production capacity for the floating renewable energy sector.

Shell acquires Pavilion Energy to strengthen its position in the LNG market

Shell buys Pavilion Energy from Temasek, expanding its access to LNG markets in Europe and Singapore, consolidating its leading position.
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By 2023, the offshore wind industry had expanded significantly, laying the foundations for a decade of rapid growth thanks to key policy developments and strengthened collaborations.
Sarawak is positioning itself as a global hub for the production and export of green hydrogen, thanks to ambitious projects and strategic international partnerships.