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Electricity and power

Uncertainties in approvals and laws can significantly delay subsea cables for ASEAN power grid

For Singapore, importing greener electricity from the region is crucial for the country to reducing carbon emissions from its power sector.
For Singapore, importing greener electricity from the region is crucial for the country to reducing carbon emissions from its power sector.

Vietnam considering cutting petrol tax, electricity prices

A motorist drives her motorbike on a bridge that runs over the Red River in Hanoi on Oct 23.
A motorist drives her motorbike on a bridge that runs over the Red River in Hanoi on Oct 23.

Seatrium, Karpowership to develop floating power, digital infrastructure solutions in Singapore

Seatrium and Karpowership may extend cooperation to the wider South-east Asia market.
Seatrium and Karpowership may extend cooperation to the wider South-east Asia market.

Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones

River Eden in Carlisle, north-west England, swollen on Oct 25. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or diverted because of storms across northern Europe.
River Eden in Carlisle, north-west England, swollen on Oct 25. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or diverted because of storms across northern Europe.

Sri Lankan turbine project fuels anger as fish hauls plunge

The Mannar wind turbines in Sri Lanka have been blamed for a host of problems, from dwindling catches to floods, fuelling opposition to green energy projects as fuel costs soar.
The Mannar wind turbines in Sri Lanka have been blamed for a host of problems, from dwindling catches to floods, fuelling opposition to green energy projects as fuel costs soar.

Protesters clash with police over India dam project bordering China

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the violence erupted during protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the violence erupted during protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.

S’pore to tap biomethane as fossil gas replacement from 2028 in new pilot: Gan Kim Yong

Singapore’s industries account for around 65% of the country’s emissions, including emissions from the electricity that they use.
Singapore’s industries account for around 65% of the country’s emissions, including emissions from the electricity that they use.

Indonesia warns it could review energy exports to countries that ‘disrespect’ it

The comments came after President Prabowo Subianto called on Indonesia to safeguard its natural resources and prioritise national interests.
The comments came after President Prabowo Subianto called on Indonesia to safeguard its natural resources and prioritise national interests.

Sri Lanka rations electricity after coal plant breakdown

Commuters ride past inoperative traffic lights following a nationwide electricity blackout in Colombo on Oct 17.
Commuters ride past inoperative traffic lights following a nationwide electricity blackout in Colombo on Oct 17.

Sri Lanka suffers six-hour nationwide blackout

The country was without grid power for more than two hours.
The country was without grid power for more than two hours.

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