AsiaElec - Asia Power

16 June 2026

Pakistan launches first carbon market pilot at Lahore landfill

15 June 2026

Pakistan has launched its first Carbon Market Pilot Project at the Mehmood Booti landfill in Lahore, a move aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding renewable energy generation and creating new avenues for climate-related financing.

Malaysian PM breaks ground on $49mn Sabah Southern Madani link power bridge

15 June 2026

In an expansion of its infrastructure equity agenda, the Malaysian Federal Government has designated the Sabah Southern Madani Link (SSML) as a national strategic development anchor

JSW Energy to acquire 300-MW thermal power asset in India’s Chhattisgarh

15 June 2026

JSW Energy (NSE: JSWENERGY) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Maruti Clean Coal & Power Limited (MCCPL), a company that owns and operates a 300-MW thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh.

UK, Japan seal $24bn investment and tech partnership

15 June 2026

More than 10 trade agreements were signed in total. These included an offshore wind farm project.

Cheaper fuel, growing interest in electric vehicles in Laos

14 June 2026

Lower fuel prices are providing some relief for Lao consumers, but many households continue to face high living costs and are increasingly looking at electric vehicles (EVs) as a way to cut long-term transport expenses.

Woodside blocks Inpex’s attempt to buy stake in Australia’s Browse LNG project

13 June 2026

Australian LNG developer Woodside Energy has blocked an attempt by Japan’s Inpex to purchase PetroChina’s stake in the Browse LNG project.

Japan’s JERA signs 20-year LNG deal with Petronas

13 June 2026

Japanese energy firm JERA has inked a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with Malaysia’s state-run Petronas.

Philippines' Petron plans jet fuel storage expansion

12 June 2026

Petron Corp. intends to expand fuel storage capacities at its Limay terminal in Bataan, the Philippine energy firm announced on June 10.

Foxconn, Brookfield sign green energy deal in Vietnam

12 June 2026

Taiwanese manufacturing firm Foxconn (2317.TW) and US investment giant Brookfield will jointly build up to 1 GW of wind, solar and battery storage capacity in Vietnam, the companies announced on June 9.

India pivots to US for LNG supply

12 June 2026

US supplied India with over 40% of its LNG supply in May.

Indonesia, Singapore forge dual alliance, locking down 200MW captive solar block

12 June 2026

Indonesia and Singapore have formalised an extensive industrial and tech framework at the 16th Singapore-Indonesia Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups Ministerial Meeting held in Jakarta on June 9

World Bank projects 277GW offshore wind potential for Indonesia

12 June 2026

As part of a major re-evaluation of Southeast Asia's clean energy map, a comprehensive technical assessment by the World Bank has revealed that Indonesia possesses an unexploited 277-gigawatt (GW) offshore wind energy resource

LG Energy Solution wins China patent dispute

12 June 2026

South Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution (373220.KS) has effectively won its long-running patent war against Chinese rival Xinwangda (300207.SZ), Tulip Innovation and Xinwangda announced in a joint statement.

Juniper Green commissions 305 MW of renewable energy capacity in India's Gujarat

12 June 2026

Juniper Green Energy has commissioned 305 MWp of new renewable energy capacity in Gujarat, expanding its generation portfolio.

Solar Energy Corp of India launches tender for 1.2-GW renewable energy projects with storage

12 June 2026

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the development of 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects integrated with energy storage systems.

Vietnam eases coal mining limits

11 June 2026

Vietnam has introduced a new policy allowing coal miners to exceed licensed production capacity in a move aimed at strengthening national energy security and meeting rising demand for power generation.

Acwa Power Philippines advances 500-MW PV project

11 June 2026

Under the lease, Acwa Power Philippines will develop an integrated solar and battery storage facility with an eventual capacity of up to 500MW.

Rising oil prices fuel Chinese NEV sales boom

11 June 2026

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) production and sales recorded double-digit year-on-year growth in May, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) reported on June 10.

DEME pins down offshore wind deal in Japan

11 June 2026

The contract covers engineering services and vessel charter for the offshore installation of 21 wind turbines.

Vietnam’s Hue puts forward integrated energy-industry hub

11 June 2026

Hue City has proposed the development of an integrated “Energy–Industry–Trade” centre at the Chan May–Lang Co Economic Zone, as part of efforts to accelerate economic growth and industrial development in central Vietnam.

Adani Energy Solutions to acquire IntelliSmart, expand smart meter footprint in India

11 June 2026

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (NSE: ADANIENSOL) has agreed to acquire IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, one of India's largest smart metering companies, in a transaction valued at INR30.5bn ($320mn).

Singapore’s nuclear question

11 June 2026

Singapore has been looking long and hard into energy sources the island can still explore.

Reliance, Meta partner to build 168-MW AI-enabled data centre in India

11 June 2026

Reliance Industries Limited (NSE: RELIANCE) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) have entered into a partnership to develop a 168-MW AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

NTPC Green to develop 250-MW solar-plus-storage project in India's Uttar Pradesh

11 June 2026

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited (NSE: NGEL), will develop a 250-MW solar power project integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on vacant defence land.

Mongolia wants Borteeg coal deposit brought into economic circulation this year, says report

11 June 2026

The Mongolian government wants the Borteeg coal deposit to be brought into economic circulation this year in line with plans to mine 15mn tonnes of coal at the South Gobi resource annually and export 10mn tonnes of that output, says a report.

India launches guidelines for small hydro power scheme

10 June 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the operational guidelines for the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for FY2026-27 to FY2030-31, aiming to add around 1,500 MW of new small hydro capacity.

India notifies coal exchange rules to enable market-based trading

10 June 2026

India has unveiled a regulatory framework for coal exchanges, setting the stage for a market-based trading system aimed at increasing transparency, competition and efficiency in the country's coal sector.

European Commission ends Czech Dukovany foreign subsidy review

10 June 2026

The European Commission (EC) confirmed it ended the review of the Czech nuclear power plant Dukovany enhancement project under the foreign subsidy regulation (FSR).

COP31 co-hosts Turkey, Australia to push ‘35% by 2035’ target in electrification of energy use

9 June 2026

Turkey and Australia, the hosts of this year’s United Nations climate conference, COP31, on June 9 said that they will push for the world’s governments to back a call for all countries combined to electrify 35% of global energy use by 2035.

France’s Orano, Mongolia mark construction start on uranium development project

9 June 2026

French state-controlled nuclear fuel cycle company Orano and subsidiary Badrakh Energy, along with Mongolian partners, attended a ceremony marking the start of the construction phase of a joint uranium project in Mongolia.

South Korean Taihan Cable lands $90mn Singapore grid deal

9 June 2026

South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution has secured KRW40bn ($90mn) infrastructure contract to power Singapore's tech expansion with SP PowerAssets Limited, the core power grid management subsidiary of the country’s utility giant SP Group.

India’s data centre ecosystem expands beyond Mumbai

9 June 2026

In the recent past India’s data centre industry has begun to look beyond Mumbai into cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Pune and Bengaluru.

Vietnam’s EVN defends profit surge as parent company remains in loss

9 June 2026

Vietnam Electricity has defended its sharp rise in profit in 2025 and its bank deposits of VNĐ152 trillion ($5.8bn), saying the funds are needed for operations, debt repayments and future investments.

India's Hygenco secures $105mn from IFC-led consortium to accelerate green hydrogen expansion

9 June 2026

Indian green hydrogen developer Hygenco Green Energies has secured a $105mn equity commitment from a consortium led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Siemens Financial Services and Fullerton Carbon Action Fund.