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Enhancing Sea and Air Rescue Capabilities: Establishing a Taiwan-Specific Offshore Wind Farm Joint Defense and Sharing Mechanism
Sep. 06 2024
Enhancing Sea and Air Rescue Capabilities: Establishing a Taiwan-Specific Offshore Wind Farm Joint Defense and Sharing Mechanism
Since the development of offshore wind in Taiwan, there have been multiple incidents requiring vessel and medical rescues at wind farms, underscoring the growing importance of ensuring the safety of wind farm personnel and equipment. In response to these challenges, the National Maritime Engineering Association (NMEA) organized a 2-day "2024 Offshore Wind Marine Salvage and Emergency Response Summit" on August 15 and 16. The summit was structured around four key themes: policy, industry, academia, and medical care. It aimed to collaboratively discuss and develop a disaster prevention and emergency response system tailored to Taiwan's unique geographical environment and the specific needs of its offshore wind power industry.
GRUNDFOS and YCM Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Transformation in Taiwan's Machine Tool Industry
Sep. 02 2024
GRUNDFOS and YCM Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Transformation in Taiwan's Machine Tool Industry
The advanced pump solution and water resource technology company, GRUNDFOS Pumps, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yeong Chin Machinery Industries (YCM) on the 30th, aiming to accelerate the adoption of smart and energy-efficient systems in Taiwan's machine tool industry, promoting environmental sustainability. As the world's first company to achieve full verification of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the 2050 net-zero emissions goal, GRUNDFOS is committed to providing intelligent, connected, and energy-saving pump solutions that help customers optimize system performance, save energy, and reduce carbon emissions.
CSBC's New Chairman Cheng-Hung Huang Assumes Office and Suggest Strategic Adjustments Across 5 Key Areas
Aug. 29 2024
CSBC's New Chairman Cheng-Hung Huang Assumes Office and Suggest Strategic Adjustments Across 5 Key Areas
CSBC Corporation Taiwan, also known as CSBC, recently underwent a change in leadership. Former Chairman Wen-Lon Cheng officially stepped down on the 19th, and Cheng-Hung Huang took over as the new Chairman on the 28th. Chairman Cheng-Hung Huang has set out strategies and solutions in 5 key areas: "Global Economic Challenges and Supply Chain Management," "Technological and Product Innovation," "Financial and Capital Management," "Human Resources and Organizational Management," and "Government and Social Cooperation."
OMNI Features｜Vena Energy and MGen Renewable Energy Partner on 550MW Solar PV Project in the Philippines．MOL Training Center in the Philippines Achieves DNV Accreditation for Maritime Training．Data Gaps Hinder Climate Action in Asia-Pacific
Aug. 29 2024
OMNI Features｜Vena Energy and MGen Renewable Energy Partner on 550MW Solar PV Project in the Philippines．MOL Training Center in the Philippines Achieves DNV Accreditation for Maritime Training．Data Gaps Hinder Climate Action in Asia-Pacific
Vena Energy, based in Singapore, has entered into an investment agreement with MGen Renewable Energy to develop a 550MW solar PV project in Bugallon, Pangasinan, Philippines. The project, situated approximately 200km northwest of Manila, is set to commence construction later this year, with operations expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. The project will span 590 hectares and require an investment of approximately US$565 million.
Foxwell Power (FWP) Leads with ESCO Services to Achieve 40-50% Energy Savings
Aug. 26 2024
Foxwell Power (FWP) Leads with ESCO Services to Achieve 40-50% Energy Savings
The Executive Yuan recently approved the Ministry of Economic Affairs' "Deep Energy Conservation Promotion Plan," which plans to invest NT$35.3 billion from 2023 to 2027 to enhance energy efficiency and drive NT$326.6 billion in energy-saving investments. Shinfox Energy's energy technology service brand subsidiary, Foxwell Power (FWP), has pioneered the launch of an Energy Service Company (ESCO) deep energy conservation program, tailored to help various enterprises achieve 40-50% energy savings, supporting both businesses and the nation in reaching significant energy efficiency goals.
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BlueFloat Energy Announces Participation in Taiwan's First "Winds of September" Floating Wind Demonstration Project Auction and Signed an Agreement with MIRDC
Aug. 07 2024
BlueFloat Energy Announces Participation in Taiwan's First "Winds of September" Floating Wind Demonstration Project Auction and Signed an Agreement with MIRDC
BlueFloat Energy (hereinafter referred to as BlueFloat) officially announced yesterday (7th) the site selection for the "Winds of September Offshore Wind Project Phase I." The company indicated its intention to participate in the Taiwan government's floating wind farm demonstration project selection, expected to start by the end of the year. BlueFloat signed an agreement with the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) to collaborate on the "Analysis of Taiwan's Local Supply Chain Capacity for Floating Offshore Wind Mooring and Anchoring Systems," reaffirming its commitment to establishing Taiwan's first floating wind farm.
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OMNI Features｜Taiwan's Green Harvest Holdings Emerges in Australia's Hydrogen Rush．Corio Generation Plans $1 Billion Investment in South Korean Offshore Wind Projects．Sumitomo and JGC Group Sign Agreement to Establish Mass Production Supply Chain for Floating Offshore Wind Components
Aug. 06 2024
OMNI Features｜Taiwan's Green Harvest Holdings Emerges in Australia's Hydrogen Rush．Corio Generation Plans $1 Billion Investment in South Korean Offshore Wind Projects．Sumitomo and JGC Group Sign Agreement to Establish Mass Production Supply Chain for Floating Offshore Wind Components
Taiwan's Green Harvest Holdings is emerging in Australia's hydrogen rush, competing with Japan and South Korea. The company aims to acquire shares in the hydrogen utility project H2U, which targets an annual production of 1 million tons of green ammonia by 2028, with expectations to increase to 4 million tons by 2033.
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MOEA Announces the Results of Taiwan Offshore Wind 3-2 Zonal Development ５ Wind Farms Selected
Aug. 05 2024
MOEA Announces the Results of Taiwan Offshore Wind 3-2 Zonal Development ５ Wind Farms Selected
The results of the offshore wind power zonal development Phase 2 capacity allocation have been officially released. The selected projects are Shinfox Energy (Yuanta), SRE (Formosa 6), CIP (Fengmiao II), Corio (Formosa 3-site 11), and Enervest (InfraVest, DeShuai), totaling five offshore wind farms with a combined allocated capacity of 2.7GW.
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CPC Corporation Taiwan Announces 2024 August NG and LPG Prices
Aug. 02 2024
CPC Corporation Taiwan Announces 2024 August NG and LPG Prices
CPC announced on the 31st that, in August 2024, household natural gas (NG) prices will stay the same, with CPC bearing the costs, to support people's livelihoods and comply with the government's price stabilization policy. Additionally, CPC stated that effective midnight today (the 2nd), there will be no price adjustments in August for household LPG (bottled gas), industrial propane, butane, mixed propane-butane, and automotive LPG.
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OMNI Features｜Singapore Offshore Wind Services Outfit Plans to Spend $US1bn in Australian Market．Sumitomo and JGC Plan Mass Production of Floating Wind Components．Residents of Yeonggwang Jeollanam-do Demand Rejection of Designation for Sinan Offshore Wind Transmission Line Cluster
Aug. 02 2024
OMNI Features｜Singapore Offshore Wind Services Outfit Plans to Spend $US1bn in Australian Market．Sumitomo and JGC Plan Mass Production of Floating Wind Components．Residents of Yeonggwang Jeollanam-do Demand Rejection of Designation for Sinan Offshore Wind Transmission Line Cluster
Cyan Renewables, headquartered in Singapore, has committed to investing $1 billion in Australia's offshore wind industry following its acquisition of the Australian marine services provider MMA Offshore. This acquisition is regarded as the largest privatization deal in the region's offshore wind service sector and will strengthen Cyan's influence in the Asia-Pacific area. Cyan plans to invest in establishing a specialized fleet of support vessels for wind farms to facilitate the entire lifecycle from installation to maintenance.
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OMNI Features｜Egypt Considers Floating Solar to Achieve 45 GW Renewable Energy Target．AL Energy Publishes Study on South Korea's Offshore Wind Project Completion Timeline and Cumulative Installation Forecast．BOEM Releases Final EIS for Maryland Offshore Wind Project
Aug. 01 2024
OMNI Features｜Egypt Considers Floating Solar to Achieve 45 GW Renewable Energy Target．AL Energy Publishes Study on South Korea's Offshore Wind Project Completion Timeline and Cumulative Installation Forecast．BOEM Releases Final EIS for Maryland Offshore Wind Project
Mahmoud Esmat, the newly appointed Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, stated that Egypt plans to achieve 45 GW of renewable energy capacity. In addition to ongoing and future projects, new initiatives such as floating solar are also being considered to meet this target. Currently, Egypt's total operational renewable energy capacity is approximately 4.6 GW, primarily sourced from wind and solar power, while hydropower capacity reaches 2.83 GW.
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British Standards Institution (BSI) Awards WFE the First ISO 14068-1 Carbon Neutrality Verification Certificate
Jul. 31 2024
British Standards Institution (BSI) Awards WFE the First ISO 14068-1 Carbon Neutrality Verification Certificate
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced that the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has been awarded the first ISO 14068-1:2023 carbon neutrality verification certificate (Climate Change Management - Transition to Net Zero Part 1: Carbon Neutrality) by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
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The MOEA Previews Amendments to the Energy Administration Act to Enhance Legal Framework for Energy Conservation and Promote Deep Energy Saving
Jul. 31 2024
The MOEA Previews Amendments to the Energy Administration Act to Enhance Legal Framework for Energy Conservation and Promote Deep Energy Saving
In response to the current phase of strengthening energy demand management to improve energy efficiency, the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs has drafted amendments to the Energy Administration Act and officially announced it on July 30, 2024.
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Vena Energy's "Green Seed Summer Camp" Promotes Taiwan-Japan Green Energy Exchange
Jul. 30 2024
Vena Energy's "Green Seed Summer Camp" Promotes Taiwan-Japan Green Energy Exchange
To foster high school student's understanding of sustainability and the green energy industry, Vena Energy is organizing the "2024 Green Seed Summer Camp." The event will be held on August 21, 2024, at Vena's Chiayi Yizhu Solar Plant and Ecological Conservation Site. Registration is open until August 5. Participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the solar plant, enhancing their knowledge of green energy.
