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Asia likely to need more LNG for longer

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are struggling to meet end-of-decade emissions targets as the pace of renewables development is not fast enough, argues Graeme Bethune, the chairman of Australian consultancy EnergyQuest.

GAIL planning to double the size of Dabhol LNG terminal near Mumbai

India’s state-owned natural gas company GAIL is reportedly intent on augmenting the capacity of its all-important LNG terminal at Dabhol, Maharashtra.

Pakistan hoping Iran gas pipeline becomes operational ASAP

Pakistan is eager to bring onstream a long-stalled pipeline as soon as possible to receive Iranian natural gas, Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji said, after holding talks with his Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad.

Tamboran strikes Northern Territory gas deal

Australian independent producer Tamboran Resources has reached a long-term gas sales contract with the Northern Territory government for supplies from the Beetaloo joint venture’s planned Shenandoah South pilot development.

Indonesia’s household appliance provider MODENA launches MODENA Energy for renewable solutions

MODENA Group, Indonesia's household appliances industry, has launched MODENA Energy, a subsidiary dedicated to pioneering renewable energy solutions

Vietnam's wind power: positive signs despite hurdles

Vietnam is taking strides towards its ambitious goal of net zero emissions by 2050, with positive developments in wind power projects.

Thailand pushes green agenda as EXIM Bank and Wave BCG join forces

Thailand's Export-Import Bank and Wave BCG, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, have joined forces to spearhead a sustainability drive across Thai businesses.

Vietnam's LNG power push stalls as price concerns hinder PPA talks

Vietnam's ambitious plans for LNG-fired power generation face a hurdle as negotiations between state-owned Vietnam Electricity and private investors hit a deadlock

India bolsters access to critical minerals in the race for next-generation energy

According to a government official, India is intensifying efforts to secure access to critical minerals such as lithium, aiming to narrow the gap with rivals such as China in the race to develop next-generation energy supply chains

Indonesia’s Medco Energi Internasional completes divestment of Ophir Vietnam Block 12W

PT Medco Energi Internasional has finalised the divestment of its entire shareholding in Ophir Vietnam Block 12W BV to Bitexco Energy Company Limited

Iran eyes overseas power plant development

Iran plans to expand its power plant development projects overseas, including renewable energy generation.

UAE's Masdar to invest in 1.2 GW solar power plant in Indonesia's new capital

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, unveiled plans for UAE-based energy company Masdar to invest in the construction of a 1.2-gigawatt Solar Power Plant in the Nusantara Capital City

China promotes nuclear tech through carbon-14 production at Qinshan NPP

China has initiated mass production of the carbon-14 isotope at the Qinshan nuclear power plant, as announced by the China National Nuclear Corporation

India’s solar waste problem

India's solar power surge is yielding an unforeseen consequence: mounting waste.

US to restore tariffs on bifacial solar panels – report

The anticipated decision from the Biden administration regarding a solar panel trade exemption, aimed at reversing a two-year-old policy allowing tariff-free imports of a prevalent technology, is set to be granted.

Climate crisis could cost $59 trillion a year – study

As the climate crisis intensifies, a recent study published in Nature unveils alarming projections: the global economy faces a staggering $59 trillion annual economic toll by 2050 due to climate change impacts.

Siam Cement Group Indonesia moves forward on alternative fuels, raw material utilisation

Thailand revamps energy plan, aims for 50% clean energy by 2037

Thailand is poised for a significant shift in its energy landscape with the upcoming release of the National Energy Plan in September 2024

PTT and Thyssenkrupp team up for carbon capture project in Thailand

PTT Public Company Limited is making strides towards its ambitious climate goals, partnering with German engineering giant Thyssenkrupp Uhde to explore carbon capture and utilisation technology

Iran to open mega hydropower dam in Sri Lanka

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi is set to fly to Sri Lanka for a one-day state visit to inaugurate a jointly built hydropower dam with a generation capacity of 120 MW per day, local media of both countries reported on April 21.

Hydropower project catastrophe rocks Indian state's political landscape

In a turn of events, the bursting of a glacial lake last October wreaked havoc on India's northeastern state of Sikkim, obliterating the Teesta III hydroelectric project, the region's largest

Indonesian government plans energy subsidy review amid Middle East conflict escalation

In a proactive move to address the economic implications of the escalating Middle East conflict, the Indonesian government, under the leadership of Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto, is preparing to review energy subsidies later this year

MIND ID spearheads renewable energy expansion through subsidiaries

MIND ID, a state-owned mining holding company, is actively encouraging its subsidiaries to enter the renewable energy sector to bolster its presence

Super Energy sells waste-to-energy subsidiary to Chinese firm

Super Energy Corporation Public Company Limited announced on April 17, 2024, that its Board of Directors approved the sale of a subsidiary focused on waste-to-energy projects

Vietnam mulls direct power purchase for manufacturers from renewables

Vietnamese manufacturers may soon have the option to buy electricity directly from renewable energy plants, bypassing the national power utility, according to a draft proposal by the Ministry of Industry and Trade