Energy Asia

07/08/2025

The partnership also includes the development of digital twins for building systems—virtual replicas that provide real-time insights by monitoring, simulating, and analysing operational data. These digital twins will enable predictive maintenance, identify inefficiencies, and help optimise energy usage.

06/08/2025

At the heart of the US–India disagreement lies a structural challenge in India’s crude import needs—not one of quantity, but of quality. India’s refining system depends heavily on a balanced mix of crude grades, with 60% medium-quality (sour) barrels, 30% light, and 10% heavy. Russian barrels fall into the medium sour category—exactly what India requires to keep its complex refineries running efficiently.

Brent oil futures are trading at US$68–69 per barrel, under bearish pressure following OPEC+’s decision to increase production by 547,000

05/08/2025

The partnership brings together complementary capabilities: Geo Alam contributes strong local operational capacity and regulatory insight, while SIEE and CBMI provide over 60 years of global experience in environmental and cement-related technologies. Together, the partners have successfully handled more than 10 million tons of municipal solid waste, industrial and commercial waste, and hazardous materials—demonstrating a robust track record that extends beyond technology deployment to large-scale, real-world ex*****on.

Geo Alam Environmental Sdn Bhd (Geo Alam), one of Malaysia’s leading environmental services providers and a subsidiary of YTL Cement

01/08/2025

Aimed at both current and aspiring sustainability professionals, the CSO Program is a globally aligned, regionally contextualised, and industry-relevant certification. It equips participants with the strategic insight and practical expertise needed to lead ESG and sustainability transformation within organizations. The program also prepares professionals to navigate rapidly evolving regulatory standards and increasing stakeholder expectations.

The Asia Institute for Sustainability (AIS), the Singapore-based regional certification body for sustainability and ESG leadership, has announced the launch

15/07/2025

Emerging Asia’s EV market recorded close to 400,000 sales in 2024, though progress was uneven across countries. Vietnam led the charge with almost 90,000 EVs sold—representing 17.6% of its car market—followed by Thailand with over 70,000 units (13%), and Indonesia with 49,200 (just over 7%). The Philippines, by contrast, saw fewer than 19,000 EVs hit the road, accounting for only about 4% of total car sales.

With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is trying to catch up in Southeast Asia’s fast-accelerating electric

14/07/2025

Sustainable finance stands as a core pillar of CIMB’s 2030 sustainability roadmap and is integral to its Forward30 strategy. The Group has steadily scaled its ambition since 2021, increasing its initial RM30 billion target to RM100 billion for the 2021–2024 period.

CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (CIMB) today announced a bold new sustainable finance target of RM300 billion by 2030, reaffirming its

10/07/2025

This impressive growth is being driven by the increasing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, as consumers and automakers alike prioritize fuel efficiency and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Energy recovery systems have become a key component in enhancing vehicle performance while minimizing carbon emissions, aligning with the global push for sustainability.

The Automotive Energy Recovery System Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than US$26.4 Billion

09/07/2025

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Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, has over 275,000 independent smallholders. The CSS model aims to scale its impact nationwide, creating a more inclusive, sustainable future for the palm oil industry.

08/07/2025

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This brings the Group’s total support for PEC to over US$500 million, marking one of its largest engagements in Southeast Asia. Backed by AA- and Aa3 credit ratings from S&P and Moody’s respectively, ICIEC’s involvement underscores the strong institutional confidence in PEC and its long-term strategic significance.

03/07/2025

The report comes at a critical juncture, as governments prepare to submit their 2035 national climate pledges (NDCs) to the United Nations ahead of COP30. China is simultaneously drafting its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), a key policy instrument for aligning near-term actions with its carbon peaking and neutrality goals set for 2030 and 2060, respectively.

China’s carbon emissions grew by just 0.7% in 2024, a marked deceleration from the 4.5% increase recorded in 2023, according

02/07/2025

SynVista Energy Malaysia has been established as a strategic hub for manufacturing, operations, and talent development. The new Selangor-based plant, now under construction, is expected to achieve an annual production capacity of 5GWh by the end of 2025. This facility will strengthen SynVista’s global supply chain across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

SynVista Energy, a Singapore-headquartered global leader in AI-powered energy storage systems, has announced the upcoming launch of Malaysia’s first international

01/07/2025

The study found that nearly two-thirds of industrial pumps are operating inefficiently, with potential efficiency savings amounting to millions of dollars. While operators often focus on larger, high-profile assets such as turbines and boilers, pump fleets are typically neglected, even though Sulzer’s analysis shows considerable scope for improvement.

New research published in Sulzer’s latest whitepaper has revealed a widespread blind spot in industrial energy management: pump performance. Despite