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Philippines reveals interest in importing LNG from Alaska
As Trump continues to push US LNG exports, the Philippines joins Japan and Taiwan in assessing the Alaska LNG project.
Russia, Myanmar sign deal for port, oil refinery in Dawei economic zone
Russia and Myanmar have signed a memorandum on investment cooperation in the Dawei special economic zone, including plans for a port and an oil refinery, Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development said on February 23.
ExxonMobil backs Indonesia’s carbon capture push
A major US oil and gas company is supporting Indonesia’s Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) initiative, collaborating with the government and state-owned PT Pertamina to develop CCS infrastructure in key industrial zones
Bangladesh to receive 40MW of power from Nepal via India from June to November 2025
Bangladesh is set to receive 40MW of electricity from Nepal via India for five months, from June to November 2025
Coal India, French power company EDF to form renewable energy joint venture
Coal India and French power company EDF have executed a non-binding shareholders agreement term sheet to form a joint venture to undertake pumped storage projects along with other renewable energy projects in India and neighbouring countries
Thaioil unveils 3Cs strategy to advance sustainable energy goals
Thai Oil Public Company Limited (Thaioil) has introduced its 3Cs strategy at the FTI EXPO 2025, outlining its roadmap for achieving Net Zero emissions and reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
French delegation explores investment in Indonesia’s renewable energy and infrastructure
A delegation of 35 French companies, led by the French Business Confederation (MEDEF International), met with Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, in Jakarta on February 18, to explore investment
Pakistani power distribution companies lose $1bn annually due to electricity theft, inefficiencies
Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) lose approximately $1bn every year due to theft, transmission losses and operational inefficiencies
Laos, Vietnam boost clean energy ties with 1,200 MW wind power deal
Laos and Vietnam have signed an agreement to develop a 1,200-megawatt wind power project in Laos’ Savannakhet province, marking a step forward in regional energy cooperation, officials said.
Vietnam to delay offshore wind power development until after 2030—Ministry
Vietnam plans to postpone the development of offshore wind power until after 2030, shifting its focus to onshore and near-shore projects, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said on February 19.
India’s Thermax eyes $100mn investment in Indonesia’s green industry
Indian energy manufacturer Thermax is considering expanding its investment in Indonesia up to $100mn (IDR1.6 trillion) to develop green industries, particularly in air pollution control and bioethanol production
Sri Lanka finalises solar power project deal with India
New Delhi mandates energy storage in solar tenders to enhance grid stability
The Indian government has advised renewable energy implementing agencies and state utilities to incorporate a minimum of two-hour co-located energy storage systems, equivalent to 10% of the installed solar project capacity, in future solar tenders
Chinese Mingyang Smart Energy pens clean energy cooperation pact with Pakistan’s Sindh
China’s Mingyang Smart Energy Group and the Energy Department of Sindh, Pakistan signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing earlier this month to enhance clean energy collaboration
Indonesian coal-fired power plan risks undermining climate commitments
According to a report released February 20, Indonesia’s plan to expand coal-fired power plants dedicated to industrial use threatens its pledge to cut carbon emissions by 2030 and phase out coal by 2040
India and Argentina expand lithium mining partnership with MoU
India is securing its lithium supply via a new agreement with Argentina
Anvil Cables, Wirepas to implement cloud-based electricity prepayment solution in India
Indian manufacturer of wires and cables Anvil Cables and Finland’s Wirepas, a provider IoT connectivity solutions, have partnered to implement a cloud-based electricity prepayment solution for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Wirepas said
Woodside negotiating with potential partners for equity stake in Louisiana LNG
Australia’s Woodside Energy is in the midst of talks with a handful of potential purchasers of equity stakes in its Louisiana LNG project.
China to sink ultra-deep onshore wells in search of energy security
China has embarked on a new ultra-deep drilling initiative in the Taklimakan Desert. In doing so, it is hoped that extensive infrastructure can be put in place to help tap into and retrieve oil and gas reserves located roughly 8,000 metres down.
NTPC plans $62bn investment to build 30GW nuclear power capacity in India
Indian government-owned power firm NTPC is looking to invest about $62bn to build 30GW of nuclear power capacity over the next two decades, three times more than expected
Japan revisits nuclear power as UN watchdog chief inspects Fukushima
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, visited Japan’s Fukushima plant on February 19, coinciding with Tokyo’s decision to reintroduce nuclear energy to meet rising demand driven by artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries
Indian LNG imports up 7.6% in January
India’s liquefied natural gas imports rose to 3.05bn cubic metres (bcm) in January, marking a 7.6% increase year-on-year (y/y), according to provisional data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’ Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell
Thai energy regulator seeks lower renewable power prices to cut electricity bills
Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is urging the government to negotiate lower prices for renewable electricity purchases to ease the financial burden on businesses and households, a commissioner said on February 18.
India's competition watchdog clears major stake sale and merger
India's Competition Commission has given the green light to NS Blackwater Pty Ltd and JFE Steel Australia BW Pty Ltd to acquire stakes in the Blackwater coal mine in Queensland, Australia.
Singapore explores nuclear power as part of clean energy strategy
Singapore will assess the feasibility of nuclear power deployment and invest in building capabilities in the sector, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on February 18.
Shell caught in legal battle over Sarawak gas supply dispute
Shell Malaysia, a fixture in Sarawak for 115 years, is entangled in a dispute between Petronas and state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) over control of gas distribution in the state
ICAP explores investment in Cambodia’s electric vehicle sector
Indonesia eyes 50% palm oil blend for biodiesel by 2026
Indonesia is exploring the introduction of a biodiesel blend containing 50% palm oil (B50) by 2026, alongside plans for a 3% palm-based jet fuel blend next year
INPEX plans 2027 FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project, expansion of Ichthys
Japan’s INPEX announced last week that it is preparing to take a final investment decision on the Abadi LNG project offshore Indonesia by 2027. The company is also planning to expand its Ichthys LNG project offshore Australia.
Singapore's Gurīn Energy to invest $300mn in Philippine renewable energy projects
Singapore-based renewable energy firm Gurīn Energy is set to invest approximately $300mn in the Philippines to develop one gigawatt (GW) of clean energy projects over the next two to three years
Vietnam to boost electricity imports from China, Laos by 2030 to meet rising demand
Vietnam plans to significantly increase electricity imports from China and Laos by up to five times by 2030 to meet surging domestic demand, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
India’s Adani Power to resume power supply to Bangladesh
India’s Adani Power, part of Adani Group, has agreed to fully restart supply from a 1,600-MW coal-fired power plant to Bangladesh in a few days after three months but has declined Dhaka's request for discounts and tax benefits
US-based Plug Power plans green hydrogen electrolyser plants in India by 2030
US-based Plug Power, a manufacturer of green hydrogen fuel cells, plans to build ‘multi-gigawatt’ green hydrogen electrolyser plants in India by 2030 end
Trump gives green light to restart LNG export permit approvals
The US LNG exports sector received long-awaited good news with the approval on February 14 of the first LNG export permit granted by President Donald Trump since his return to the White House.
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