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@ green | November-December , 2021 p04-05

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Decade of growth
SEDA has engaged public and private stakeholders through implementation of sustainable energy programmes
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ExxonMobil enhances project
Plans to capture , transport and store CO2 in secure reservoirs beneath the North Sea
p07
UPL commits against climate change
Systems that sustain human existence are approaching tipping points
p08
Korean touch for Sarawak H2biscus project
Three major Korean companies – POSCO , Lotte and Samsung – would be leading in the entire cycle of the project development
p09
MDV pledges support
MDV has financed more than 100 green technology-related companies at a combined amount of RM1.34 billion
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Exploring clean energy pathways
Solar power utilised to provide micro-grids to light up Sarawak ’ s remote hinterland villages
p11
Consign coal to history
British High Commissioner calls for action on climate change
p12
Is Malaysia ready ?
Malaysian government looks into hydrogen as a new energy source
p13
Predictions and transitions
CPNE addresses Malaysia ’ s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 as part of the 12th Malaysia Plan p08
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Preventing waste
Expensive technology remains a challenge in biogas production
p16
Reaffirming our commitment
Malaysia signs the Glasgow Leaders ’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use and the Global Methane Pledge
p17
Irony and hypocrisy
Private jets to COP26 emit more carbon than Scots burn through in a year
p18
Tackling Energy consumption
Heating , ventilation and air conditioning systems are major concerns for building owners
p19
Malaysia Pavilion energising sustainability
The first nett-zero carbon pavilion an imagination inspired by Malaysia ’ s rainforest
p20
Monetising EE and RE
Malaysia has 3.2 million residential houses with solar rooftop potential
p21
Opportunities in risks
Biogas developers face many risks and challenges despite the tremendous opportunity in the sector
p22
Strategising PV in Southeast Asia
New setbacks have emerged in the PV sector due to pandemic
p23
Enhancing urban mobility
Reducing GHG emissions from the transportation sector is crucial for climate change mitigation
p24
Driving Malaysian green exporters
CIMB Islamic , MATRADE & MGTC sign tripartite collaboration