Power blackouts trigger coal supply probe
A corruption investigation into two coal suppliers for power plants, which authorities suspect contributed to blackouts across Sumatra, Java and Kalimantan, has raised concerns about transparency in the energy sector and the government's repeated criminal probes into private companies following major disasters.
Oil prices little changed as markets weigh impact of US strikes on Iran
OIL prices were little changed on Thursday as markets assessed the impact of fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, which could hinder progress on talks to end their war and allow for the full reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz.
RE industry growth momentum intact in 2H
Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to sustain its growth trajectory through the second half of 2026 (2H26), supported by stronger solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) activity, ris
Oil prices little changed ahead of long US weekend as peace efforts hold
PERTH: Oil prices were little changed on Friday before a long holiday weekend in the U.S., as traders held on to hopes that attempts to secure peace in the Middle East between the United States and Iran would succeed.
Battery storage poised for rapid expansion
The rise of renewable energy (RE) is forcing Peninsular Malaysia to confront a critical gap in its power system – the need for more battery energy storage capacity.
New RE value for retiring coal plants, says DPM
Malaysia plans to repurpose sites of retiring coal-fired power plants into renewable energy (RE) hubs and battery energy storage facilities under a proposed National Coal Site Repurposing Framework, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
US power grids near breaking point
Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM), the largest US electric grid operator, has detailed price spikes and warnings of massive transmission line congestion as it braces for record-breaking demand driven by a heatwave ahead of July 4 celebrations.
Green energy giants race to power AI era
Amid surging global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing power and the resulting strain on electricity grids, Chinese green energy enterprises are stepping up efforts to provide integrated China solutions for digital economy decarbonisation.
TotalEnergies sells minority stake in Malaysia's Marjoram gas field for US$350mil
KUALA LUMPUR: TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its minority non-operated interest in the Marjoram gas field offshore Malaysia to INPEX for US$350mil as part of its portfolio optimisation strategy.
Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran conclude talks in Doha
SINGAPORE: Oil prices dropped about 1% on Thursday, down for a third consecutive day, after Qatar said Iran and the U.S. had made progress in indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which handled one-fifth of global oil supply before the war.
