Envision Energy, a green tech firm marked another significant milestone by signing what will be the Philippines’ largest single wind power contract. ACEN, Ayala Group’s renewable energy arm, contracted the supply agreement for 344.5 MW wind turbines of Quezon North Wind. It is Envision’s second collaboration with ACEN in reinforcing commitment toward sustainable energy solutions.

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The Quezon North Wind project, the Philippines’ largest onshore wind farm, will significantly boost the country’s renewable energy capacity. Envision Energy will provide 150-meter-tall wind turbine generators optimized for generating energy in the province’s unique wind conditions.

This agreement covers lifecycle services: from design and engineering, through manufacturing and delivery of the turbines. This project will be critical in supporting the Philippines in its energy transition and sustainability commitments.

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Supporting Cross-Border Wind Power in Southeast Asia

Envision will provide wind turbines for the 600 MW Monsoon Wind project in Lao PDR, exporting electricity to Vietnam. This is the first cross-border wind project in Southeast Asia, enhancing Envision’s position in the region’s growth of renewable energy.

Kane Xu, Senior Vice President and President of International Product Lines at Envision Energy, said, “We are excited about the opportunities this project presents. Envision’s cutting-edge high-tower turbine technology and intelligent control systems are specifically engineered to optimize performance under local wind conditions, significantly enhancing wind energy capture and boosting generation efficiency.”

Envision Energy’s investment in smart control systems and data analytics will optimize the Quezon North Wind Project’s operations.

RINA has secured an important contract from PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (PCCSS). This marks another step towards Malaysia attaining net zero emissions supported through carbon capture and storage technologies.

Pre-FEED Study

RINA will head the pre-FEED study of a significant CCS project that will be situated in Malaysia. It will target two hubs: the Northern hub in Kerteh and the Southern hub in Kuantan. Three distinct scopes will be dealt with. They are the onshore terminal, jetty, and pipeline for the Northern hub and the onshore terminal for the Southern hub, including the offshore pipeline and platform.

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Key Steps in Malaysia’s Decarbonisation Strategy

The pre-FEED study will deliver an optimized engineering plan for the collection, transportation, and storage of CO2. The study will complete by the end of 2024. The outcome will work as a guide for the future CCS project design and implementation.. This is part of Malaysia’s efforts in reducing CO2 emissions under its long term decarbonization strategy.

Partnership with PETRONAS

RINA’s successful bidding for the project is supportive of its strategic partnership with PETRONAS.  The undertaking is in line with Malaysia’s sustainability goals and provides a key contribution to regional management of CO2.

Enrico Beccaceci, ASEAN Engineering Integration Senior Manager at RINA, stated that the contract strengthens RINA’s position in Southeast Asia. He highlighted that the CCS project not only helps reduce CO2 emissions but also contributes to global carbon reduction efforts. RINA’s technical expertise, particularly demonstrated through multiple rounds of technical clarifications, was critical in securing the contract.

Infrastructure for CO2 Collection and Storage

RINA’s work scope includes the detailed plan for the infrastructure to manage CO2, including capture at industrial sites, pipelines for transportation, and offshore geological formations for storage. The project aims to capture millions of tonnes of CO2 annually, reducing emissions significantly from key industrial sectors. Depleted oil fields and subsurface structures will primarily store the captured CO2 permanently.

Contribution to Global Carbon Reduction Efforts

This CCS initiative is an essential part of Malaysia’s strategy for carbon management and environmental sustainability. By utilizing Malaysia’s natural subsurface structures, the project will ensure long-term, safe storage of CO2, while helping the country meet its decarbonisation goals.