A typical sunset in Palau as seen in Meyuns Causeway. (Rhealyn C. Pojas) Not even the most vocal climate change skeptics can stop the tiny country of Palau from pursuing its goals in combating the effects of global warming. While others try to reduce climate change into nothing less than a myth, Palau strongly believes […]
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France declares support for Palau-Engie renewable project
The French government declared support for Palau’s planned 100-megawatt microgrid project. In a December 10 letter to President Tommy Remengesau Jr., Nicolas Galey, French Ambassador to Palau praised the island nation’s commitment towards a transition to clean energy. ENGIE EPS signed a 30-year agreement with Palau to construct a renewable energy project that will feature […]
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Ngarchelong State Assembly urges Congress to approve PPA
The Ngarchelong State Assembly passed a resolution expressing support for the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and urging the Congress to approve the deal. The resolution, which was already transmitted to the office of Ngarchelong Governor Richard Ngiratrang, was passed during the second special session of the Ngarchelong State Assembly through majority vote. The resolution stated […]
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Senate action baffles Engie EPS, decides to visit Palau
From left to right, Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman Gregorio Decherong, Public Infrastructure, Industries and Commerce Minister Charles Obichang, and Engie EPS Chief Executive Officer Carlalberto Guglielminotti signing the Power Purchase Agreement. (File Photo) Perplexed by the news that the Palau Senate had voted no to the resolution that would ratify the amended and restated Power Purchase Agreement […]
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There is still hope for PPA, says PPUC Chairman
Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) officials answer questions posed by the national congress leaders during the oversight hearing held on October 10 at the Old Olbiil Era Kelulau in Koror. In the center, PPUC Chairman Greg Decherong and PPUC Project Planning and Implementation Manager Anthony Rudimch (rightmost). (File Photo) Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman […]
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Senators junk resolution endorsing PPA implementation
Senators killed the resolution that endorsed the implementation of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) and the Engie Electric Power Systems (EPS) in a vote of 11 to 1, with the majority voting against it, during a special session held on December 6. House Joint Resolution 10-35-8 HD1 endorsed […]