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Energy & TransportDecember 8, 2025

Singapore to become first country to tax air passengers on aviation fuel

Excerpt from independent.co.uk Singapore will become the first country to charge air passengers a green fuel tax as part of ongoing decarbonisation efforts. From 1 October 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) charge for travellers departing the country. The SAF levy will apply to all tickets or services sold from 1 April 2026, including cargo shipments and business flights.

Energy & TransportNovember 27, 2025

Aruba to Dismantle Historic San Nicolas Oil Refinery and Transform Site into Sustainable Development Hub

Excerpt from curacaochronicle.com “For nearly a century, the refinery was the beating heart of Aruba’s industrial era,” said Eman. “Generations of Arubans built their lives around this facility. But the future demands courage. Today, we close this chapter not only with memories of the refinery’s contribution, but with a renewed conviction to open a new chapter of innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity.” The San Nicolas refinery played a crucial role during World War II, serving as one of the main fuel suppliers for the Allied forces. Aruba has formally requested technical assistance from the Dutch government to ensure the safe dismantling and decontamination of the site, as well as support in preparing international tenders for the area’s redevelopment. Prime Minister Schoof, who visited Aruba after attending the COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil, praised the AVP–Futuro government for its bold and forward-looking decision. “This is not an easy step, but a historic and crucial moment for Aruba,” he said. “The island is showing true leadership — transforming what once powered the world into a new source of renewal and opportunity.” The Dutch government will contribute €53.6 million — nearly Afl. 110 million — to a special Energy Transition Fund to strengthen and modernize Aruba’s electricity grid and renewable energy infrastructure.

Energy & TransportNovember 24, 2025

The story behind the scramble for Greenland's rare earths

Photo credit: James Brooks via bbc.com Excerpt from bbc.com As the US and the West races to break China's stranglehold over rare earths production – crucial for everything from smart phones to electric vehicles to military hardware – some firms are betting that Greenland will become a new mining frontier. Its mineral riches remain largely untapped, but operating in this remote northerly region is challenging, as Adrienne Murray reports from Qaqortoq. Standing on a barren rocky slope overlooking the Killlavaat Alannguat mountain in southern Greenland, Tony Sage pointed across the fjord. "We'll have two pits initially," the CEO of Critical Metals said, gesturing towards the site of the proposed mine.

Energy & TransportNovember 24, 2025

Floating solar megaproject — 122,000 panels across 10 islands by Asia’s rising energy superpower

Photo credit: OceanSun via ecoticias.com Excerpt from ecoticias.com The ambitious plan for renewable energy resources in Singapore is about to undergo a revolutionary change with the installation of the world’s first floating solar system in the vicinity of Jurong Island. This innovative project is the Asian version of the most groundbreaking solar technology developed in marine areas, with the cutting-edge membrane technology provided by OceanSun, the Norwegian technology forerunner, along with the capabilities of Keppel Infrastructure, the Singapore giant.

Energy & TransportNovember 20, 2025

Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse

Excerpt from reuters.com CANBERRA/BELEM, Brazil, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its vulnerable Pacific island neighbours if its bid to host next year's biggest climate summit fails, diplomats and analysts say. Australia was long considered the front-runner to hold the COP31 conference, aiming to bolster its ambitions to become "a renewable energy superpower" and highlight issues faced by Pacific island nations which it plans to co-host the conference with.

Energy & TransportNovember 16, 2025

Supreme Energy building second geothermal plant in West Sumatra

Excerpt from asianbusinessreview.com PT Supreme Energy is pressing ahead with the second phase of its Muara Laboh geothermal power project in West Sumatra after years of regulatory delays, adding to Indonesia’s clean energy pipeline as the nation struggles to balance demand growth with decarbonization targets. The 80-megawatt (MW) unit is scheduled to start operating in October 2027 after the first 86-MW phase that came online in end of 2019, President and CEO Nisriyanto told Asian Power in an interview in Jakarta. Together, the two will generate about 160MW, enough to power almost 760.000 households.

Energy & TransportNovember 1, 2025

In Wallis and Futuna, the energy of the future is being invented on an island

Excerpt from la1ere.franceinfo.fr Asmall but symbolic revolution is brewing in Mata Utu. From October 20th to 24th , Wallis and Futuna will become the laboratory for the Pacific's energy future . Engineers, experts, and officials from Polynesia, New Caledonia, Fiji, and Curaçao will gather in Akaaka for a workshop unlike any other: four days to imagine how the islands can achieve energy self-sufficiency . The program is called Green Overseas (GO) . Funded by the European Union and managed by Expertise France , it supports European overseas territories in their transition to renewable energy . In Wallis, the question is urgent: how to produce solar, wind, or hydroelectric power on a tiny grid, isolated from the world, without depending on imported fuel?

Energy & TransportOctober 27, 2025

Jeju Island Deploys Nation's First Self-Driving Cleaning Vehicle

Excerpt from chosun.com Jeju Island has introduced a self-driving cleaning vehicle. While self-driving city buses and taxis are operating in various parts of the country, this is the first time a self-driving cleaning vehicle has been deployed. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Jeju Island began operating a self-driving cleaning vehicle in downtown Jeju from the 16th. The cleaning vehicle was created by modifying a 1-ton electric truck. Like other self-driving vehicles, it is equipped with cameras, LiDAR, and other devices throughout the vehicle. The front of the vehicle is equipped with a suction inlet to collect waste, fallen leaves, etc., and a sprayer to spray water.

Energy & TransportOctober 27, 2025

Gran Canaria is preparing to become the first Spanish island to generate geothermal electricity

Excerpt from antena3.com Gran Canaria is moving forward with an ambitious project to harness subsoil heat and continuously produce clean energy. If surveys confirm its potential, the island could lead Spain in geothermal electricity generation, reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.