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Over 100 wind firms call for ‘dramatic action’ to scale up RE transition
Over 100 wind firms call for ‘dramatic action’ to scale up RE transition
This comes ahead of the COP27 in November.
Energy firms ‘on track’ to meet energy transition target: report
More than 40% of companies are expected to be powered by renewables by 2030.
Asia to account for 63% of renewable capacity additions until 2031
Around 66% will be coming from the non-hydropower sector.
Global alliance formed to boost offshore wind capacity
It aims to increase offshore wind capacity by 670% to 380GW in 2030.
Asia-Pacific and the transformation of electricity grids
Asia-Pacific, home to more than half the world’s population and some of its most rapidly expanding economies, is set to play a pivotal role in the energy transition in the coming years as it faces the challenges of meeting rising power demand whilst also working towards carbon reduction goals.
Australia, India amongst key emerging offshore wind markets
This is due to the government policies supporting the growth of offshore wind.
Asia’s offshore wind to reach over 100GW in 2031: report
This is up from only 27.3GW in end-2021.
Around 13 million workers to join energy sector by 2030: IEA
It is expected to double under the net-zero emissions scenario.
APAC dominates energy sector employment
Almost 30% of the global workforce was in China.
Energy sector employment exceeds pre-pandemic levels: IEA
It may increase by 6% in 2022.
GWEC, GSC call for robust green taxonomy guidelines, accelerated projects permitting
This would speed up investment in renewables.
IRENA, industry leaders establish Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation
The industrial sector is responsible for around 28% of GHG emissions.
LNG investments to reach $42b annually in 2024: report
This is 20 times the investments seen in 2020 which amounted to $2b.
A Resilient and Sustainable Energy Future – 15th Singapore International Energy Week
SIEW 2022 will take place in Singapore from 25 to 28 October 2022.
Regional grid connection can boost energy transition, economic growth
Having a 15% regional grid connection will create 870,000 jobs.
Towards a carbon-zero future: The role of natural gas in reducing CO2 emissions
Mitsubishi Power has advocated the use of natural gas in lowering carbon emissions whilst ensuring energy security and flexibility.
Powering up on maintenance to optimise power plants
After-sales and maintenance services are crucial for power plant optimisation