As its domestic energy demand soars, Indonesia continues to diversify its supply, taking steps to reduce its dependence on oil. The archipelagic nation is increasingly looking to renewable sources, such as geothermal, to help meet its energy needs.
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A new incentives programme to be rolled out across the Philippines next year is expected to help the government boost the renewables sector, while also meeting rising domestic demand for power.
A drive to reduce electricity shortages in the Philippines will see the country set out to become the largest geothermal energy producer in the world in line with efforts to increase its focus on renewable energy sources.
Rising domestic demand for energy, fuelled by industrialisation and a growing population, has prompted Malaysia to take on a new role of major gas importer as it looks to augment its own extensive reserves.
While Brunei Darussalam’s Energy Department is pushing for full localisation of human resources in the oil and gas sector, firms say the transient nature of the industry and a lack of experienced locals makes this a challenge.
Economic update | Mongolia: Filling energy deficit
23 Nov 2012
Plans for a large power plant near Ulaanbaatar underline how Mongolia’s surging growth in resource revenues can be used to meet looming energy shortfalls in urban areas. However, more innovative sources are needed to supply power to the rural expanses of the country’s steppes.