The urgency of enhancing energy interconnectivity within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is becoming increasingly crucial as the region embarks on a sustainable energy transition. ASEAN's diverse energy landscape is characterized by the uneven distribution of energy resources. Laos, for instance, boasts significant hydropower capability, positioning itself as a major electricity exporter within the region.

Malaysia can play an important role to lead discussions on science, technology, energy transition, digitalisation, and environmental sustainability, especially as it prepares to take over ASEAN chairmanship next year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia is blessed with substantial natural gas resources that have ensured a continuous and affordable energy supply to the country for the past four decades. Natural gas is abundant in Malaysia with deposits having been discovered in all three regions comprising Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

BERLIN, July 2 (Reuters) - For months, Philip Matthias tried to convince his father to install solar panels on their company's roof in the eastern German state of Thuringia, aiming to cut electricity costs and carbon emissions at the metal products factory.

China’s solar and wind energy sector will continue to grow at breakneck speed this year, providing the momentum the country needs to meet its 2030 renewable targets six years ahead of schedule, according to a state-owned researcher’s forecasts.

PETALING JAYA: There will be no increase in electricity tariffs in Peninsular Malaysia from July 1 to Dec 31, says the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry. Commercial and industrial users will receive a reduction in ICPT surcharge of 1 sen/kWh from July to December 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has retained its position as the fifth largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in 2023, after Russia, Qatar, Australia and the United States.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 25): Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said governments must adopt a holistic approach to policy and infrastructure to bolster renewable energy (RE) supply and ensure sustainable development.

The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill 2023, in consideration of an amendment made by the Dewan Negara under Standing Order 73 (1). The Bill, presented by Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, was approved with a majority voice vote after being debated by two Members of Parliament.

A company in the Netherlands has created an electrolyser that can store renewable energy in a battery and produce green hydrogen to be used in power stations. It can potentially play an important role in Europe's quest for emissions-free energy. If Europe is to meet ambitious 2050 net zero emissions targets renewable energy will play a crucial role, and central to that will be clean technologies.

Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said energy transition is a catalyst for higher quality investments to propel the country forward. This comes as Malaysia works towards a target of 70 per cent of renewables in its power mix by 2050. He said the benefits of energy transition transcends party politics in Malaysia and needs to stay on course regardless which government is at the helm.

Smart electricity metering in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a rate of over 6% from 818.6 million units in 2023 to nearly 1.2 billion units in 2029, Berg Insight has reported. At this pace, the milestone of 1 billion installed devices will be reached in mid-2026. With this, the penetration rate of smart electricity meters in the region will grow from 61% in 2023 to 80% in 2029 while cumulative shipments during 2024–2029 will amount to a total of 872.7 million units.