Deepwater activities in Southeast Asia set to boom
Deepwater upstream projects are increasingly important for Southeast Asia, where new investment in production is critical to meet rising demand for oil and gas, as economies continue to expand.
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Vietnam offshore wind at crucial crossroads
Vietnam is poised to be the leading market for offshore wind in Southeast Asia this decade, but a new report warns the power-hungry country has a hit a crucial crossroads in its energy system planning.
Asia Pacific solar capacity set to triple by 2030
As national carbon-neutral targets come into focus, Asia Pacific solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity could triple by 2030 to 1500 gigawatts (GW), with Indonesia potentially the fastest expanding market by the end of the decade, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie.
Hibiscus closer to Repsol acquisition in Vietnam and Malaysia
Hibiscus Petroleum has moved a step closer to completing its acquisition of Repsol’s upstream assets in Malaysia and Vietnam after the Spanish company’s project partners waived their pre-emption rights.
Bechtel wins FEED for LNG-to-power scheme in Vietnam
Bechtel will provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for Delta Energy Offshore’s proposed LNG-to-power project in southern Vietnam.
Southeast Asia emerging as key solar market hotspot
Southeast Asia is emerging as a hotspot for global solar investment with over $10 billion invested just last year. In 2020, the region represented 12% of the global solar market and installed capacity has more than doubled every year since 2018, Rishab Shrestha, analyst at Wood Mackenzie told the APAC power and renewables summit today.
Zarubezhneft to create new ‘gas cluster’ in Southeast Asia after asset deals
Russian state oil and gas producer Zarubezhneft aims to create a new gas cluster with assets in Vietnam and Indonesia following recent deals involving Premier Oil and Rosneft.
Laos to sell Vietnam its wind power with help from Mitsubishi
Japanese trading conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation will develop a massive onshore wind farm in Laos that will supply electricity to power-hungry Vietnam.
Hibiscus names sales price for Repsol’s Asia assets
Malaysian-listed Hibiscus Petroleum has confirmed it will buy a handful of Southeast Asian assets from Spain’s Repsol for $212.5 million.
Repsol set to sell handful of Southeast Asia assets to Hibiscus
Spanish player Repsol has agreed to sell its operated assets in Malaysia and Block 46 CN in Vietnam to Kuala-Lumpur listed Hibiscus Petroleum. Operating the new assets will mark a massive step up for Hibiscus.
Big offshore wind project takes step forward in Vietnam
Singapore-based energy developer Enterprize Energy is progressing its proposed 3.4 GW Thang Long wind project offshore Vietnam after hiring geo-data specialist Fugro to install floating LiDAR survey technology at the site to assess resource over its acreage.
Repsol getting ready to drill offshore Malaysia
Westwood Global Energy reported that Repsol has opened commercial packages for its outstanding jack-up tender for drilling offshore Malaysia and is going through final evaluations before sending it to Petronas for approval.
Stena wins FEED for Delta’s Vietnam LNG scheme
Norway-based Stena Power & LNG Solutions will provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for Delta Energy Offshore’s proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in southern Vietnam
Glimmers of hope for giant Vietnam offshore gas project
There are increasing signals that the long-stalled multi-billion dollar Block B gas project offshore Vietnam could finally start making progress again this year.
Vast opportunities loom as Asia offshore wind gets set for massive expansion
The offshore wind market in Asia is expected to experience massive expansion over the next five to 10 years, particularly in the more advanced economies of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, as governments face increasing pressure to focus on climate change and hit their net-zero emissions targets.
Offshore wind projects FIDs expected to increase 57% in coming months, Westwood Global says
Offshore wind projects final investment decisions (FIDs), outwith mainland China, are expected to grow by more than half in the next 18 months.
Vietnam eyes $128bn investment in gas and renewables
Vietnam will need more than $128 billion of investment to achieve bullish targets in its latest power development plan that seeks to expand gas and renewable generation capacity over the next decade.
Japan eyes Vietnam for ASEAN oil-sharing deal
Japan is targeting Vietnam for what will be its first oil-sharing deal with a Southeast Asian nation as Tokyo attempts to ensure an uninterrupted supply of petroleum from overseas supply chains in the event of a disruption.
UK’s Pharos Energy excited by Vietnam potential
UK-listed Pharos Energy is excited about its upcoming Vietnam activities with a 3D seismic shoot lined up over a high-potential exploration permit and a six-well production drilling programme set to start at its Te Giac Trang offshore oilfield.
Eni expands its footprint around big gas find in Vietnam
Italy’s Eni has expanded its acreage position around a major gas discovery offshore Vietnam after acquiring a 100% interest in Block 115/09 from struggling Singapore company KrisEnergy.
KrisEnergy completes Vietnam farm-out deal
Southeast Asia-focused upstream player KrisEnergy has finally completed the farm-out of its entire interest in Block 115/09 offshore Vietnam.
KrisEnergy’s Vietnam farm-out deal delayed again
Southeast Asia-focused upstream player KrisEnergy has yet again delayed the completion date of the proposed farm-out of its entire interest in Block 115/09 offshore Vietnam.
Eni drilling huge prospect off Vietnam
Italy’s Eni has started drilling a key shallow-water exploration well a short distance from its large Ken Bau discovery offshore Vietnam.
Allens strengthens renewable energy team in Vietnam
Law firm Allens has strengthened its market position in Vietnam with the appointment of Giles Cooper as a partner in the company's Hanoi office.
Malaysia’s Tenaga bags foothold in Vietnam’s booming solar market
TNB Renewables, a subsidiary of Malaysian national electricity provider Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), will buy a 39% share in five solar rooftop projects from Singapore’s Sunseap Group in Vietnam.