With the tax set to further rise to SG$50 per metric ton by 2030, businesses must begin to explore more sustainable practices and innovative solutions. Such strategies could include leveraging renewable energy, improving operational efficiencies and utilizing carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies.

South East-Asian’s energy authorities are engaged in a concerted effort to achieve energy security in the regional power grid, with this and other matters relating to energy development tabled for discussion at the 43rd Asean Ministers on Energy meeting in Laos.

Scheduled for unveiling at Intermat 2024 in Paris, the B6.7H hydrogen engine represents Cummins’ leap towards reducing the carbon footprint of heavy machinery. This engine, a product of Cummins’ broad engineering expertise, aims to offer a greener alternative without compromising on power or reliability. It’s a clear signal that Cummins is not just participating in the green revolution but is intent on leading it.

In 2023, and to much fanfare, Tesla opened its first showroom in Malaysia and began taking orders for the Model Y, which retails for 199,000 to 288,000 Malaysian ringgit (between $42,800 and $62,000). The government announced it would have a nation-wide network of 10,000 EV charging stations operational by 2025, while Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hailed the EV-maker’s entry as an important step in Malaysia’s quest to be a regional high-tech hub.

A new analysis by MIT researchers shows the places in the U.S. where jobs are most linked to fossil fuels. The research could help policymakers better identify and support areas affected over time by a switch to renewable energy. While many of the places most potentially affected have intensive drilling and mining operations, the study also measures how areas reliant on other industries, such as heavy manufacturing, could experience changes. The research examines the entire U.S. on a county-by-county level.

Youths are encouraged to venture into the renewable energy sector to help the government's efforts to accelerate the country’s energy transition. Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysia is committed to reducing its carbon footprint but the effort needs to be embraced by local companies.

From diagnosing patients to writing code, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform our economy and daily life in ways not seen since the invention of the internet. Companies and industries are eagerly working to unlock the unlimited potential of AI, but I believe their success or failure will hinge on one major factor: energy. We will need enormous amounts of electricity to power the AI revolution and fully realize the technology’s benefits.

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is spearheading a "transformative partnership" with China's state-owned power utilities, aimed at revolutionising the Asean Power Grid (APG) through cutting-edge, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. This strategic move underscores TNB's commitment as a regional energy leader dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions, the company said in a statement today.

Tron Bradbury Energy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (TBE) will establish a regional electric vehicle (EV) hub in Malaysia. Towards the hub development, the EV automotive and battery manufacturer signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with asset managers Bradbury Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd (BAMHK) in a ceremony here on Friday (Jan 19). The hub will be located in the Malaysia Vision Valley (MVV).

MIT researchers have developed a battery-free, self-powered sensor that can harvest energy from its environment. Because it requires no battery that must be recharged or replaced, and because it requires no special wiring, such a sensor could be embedded in a hard-to-reach place, like inside the inner workings of a ship’s engine.

Solar and wind energy produced a record amount of power in Italy last year, the country’s grid operator Terna said yesterday. Wind farms generated a record 23.4 Terawatt hours (TWh) of energy last year, while solar panels pipped their previous total to hit 30.6 TWh. All renewable sources, including hydro, met almost 37 per cent of the Mediterranean nation’s electricity demand - up from 31 per cent in 2022.

Up to 150 public swimming pools in the UK could be offered an innovative way to cut their energy bills by recycling heat from computer data processing centres after a £200m investment by Octopus Energy into a green tech firm. The tech startup Deep Green has already piloted using energy from processing centres to heat swimming pools, with the concept trialled last year in Exmouth, Devon.