Malaysia

Malaysian Gov't identifies 7 sites for nuclear plants, say NGOs

Malaysian Gov't identifies 7 sites for nuclear plants, say NGOs

A coalition today revealed that the government has secretly pushed for its nuclear power plants project and has preliminarily identified the potential sites for them, despite objections from the ground.

Brunei to balance fossil fuel with renewable energy

Brunei Darussalam wants a balancing of energy mix in fossil fuels and renewable energy to achieve the 45 percent reduction target in energy intensity by 2035.

Minintod Main Intake Substation officialy opens

With the 132kV Minintod Main Intake Substation (PMU) in full operation since November 9, 2011, the surroundingareas have now enjoyed better and stable electricity supply.

Bangladeshi firm exports solar panels to Malaysia

Greenfinity Energy Ltd of Bangladesh has exported the non-traditional high-tech solar panel to Malaysia in a limited scale.

Malaysia and Indonesia in cross-border power exchange

Malaysia's TNB inked an agreement with two Indonesian entities to facilitate a cross border electricity-exchange between the two countries.

Reducing diesel power plant HFO bill

The first half of 2012 saw fossil fuel prices skyrocketed to new highs. Heavy Fuel Oil ( HFO ) cSt180 went up to a ceiling of USD800 per ton.

RHB Research: S P Setia to raise funds for Battersea mainly from bank borrowings

RHB Research Institute said the joint bid by S P Setia and Sime Darby has been identified as the preferred

Prai Power signs settlement with Sumitomo over defective rotor

Prai Power has withdrew its RM83.61 million or US$26.28 million claim in the arbitration proceedings against Sumitomo  arising from a defective rotor.

Siemens to supply turbines, generators to PLN's coal-fired plant

PLN will buy turbines and generators for its coal-fired power plants from PT Siemens Industrial Power.

Malaysian firm helps develop Vietnam's wind energy sector

Timar Wind Solar Energy Malaysia will invest US$800 million in development of new renewable energy technology  in Ninh Thuan.

Cheap energy makes Sabah, Sarawak favourable: investor

The abundance of cheap energy as well as the availability of land and improved infrastructure have made Sabah and Sarawak favourable for investment.

TNB earmarks $3.1B for increased generating capacity

Tenaga Nasional Bhd will spend about RM9.7 billion or US$3.1 billion in the next five years to increase electricity generating capacity in Malaysia.

Indonesia's Coal Move Might Increase Power Production Cost

Malaysia's power sector will not face a crisis if Indonesia's proposal to impose a 25 per cent export tax on coal and base metals this year comes into effect.

TNB allocates $16.3M to meet West Kuala Lumpur electricity needs

TNB allocated US$16.3 million or RM50 million for 150 development projects to meet demand for electricity supply in West Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia's TNB to utilize waste energy

Tenaga Nasional Bhd will purchase energy generated from municipal solid waste .

Penang parries radioactive allegations vs Bosch solar panel plant

The Penang government insists that the Bosch solar panel plant planned for Batu Kawan is safe and free from radioactive waste.

xMinistry Mulls Including Wind, Thermal Energy Into Re Mix Energy Fit System

he Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry is considering including wind and thermal energy into the renewable energy mix of feed-in-tariff (FIT) system.