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Taiwan’s Linkou unit 1 set to resume operations
Linkou Power Plant’s Unit 1 in New Taipei City is set to resume service after repairs, Deputy Minister Lai Chien-hsin confirmed, following its shutdown caused by a pipe leak.
Taiwan Power struggles despite electricity price hike
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the state-owned electricity supplier, is expected to remain in deep financial deficit despite raising electricity rates from October, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
BP sparks hope for South Korea’s offshore gas
BP plc, the UK-based oil and gas giant, has submitted a bid to develop offshore gas reserves in South Korea’s East Sea, signalling renewed optimism for the nation’s long-delayed energy ambitions despite the collapse of its flagship prospect.
Leaking butane in Malaysia neutralised with second flare deployment
A second portable flare is being installed on September 21 at Section 5 of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) site near Kemaman, where a Petronas Gas Berhad (PGB) pipeline has been leaking butane gas
PLN EPI and BNI strengthen biomass supply chain in Indonesia
Indonesia’s PLN is advancing clean energy by streamlining biomass sourcing and funding. Through PLN EPI and BNI, it supports suppliers of wood pellets, farm waste and other fuels for power plants.
Modi inaugurates Avaada’s 280-MW solar project in India's Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Avaada Group’s 280-MW solar power project in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district on Saturday and laid the foundation stone for the company’s upcoming 100-MW facility in Vadodara
Statkraft to sell Tidong hydropower project in India's Himachal Pradesh to JSW Energy
Statkraft has signed a deal to divest the Tidong hydropower project in India’s Himachal Pradesh to JSW Energy, the company said in a press release
$52m ADB loan to boost Cambodia’s green power infrastructure
Cambodia is advancing its clean energy ambitions with a $52.7mn loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), designed to reinforce its power transmission
Democratic Senators push Trump to ramp up targeted sanctions on Russian LNG
Calls are mounting by Democratic senators for US President Donald Trump to increase targeted sanctions on Russia’s LNG sector.
Sri Lanka connects Kerawalapitiya LNG power plant to national grid
The project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. Speaking at the event, Amarasuriya said her government was determined to ensure Sri Lanka achieved “the lowest electricity prices in the region."
Mindanao geothermal boosts Philippines renewable goals
The Philippines is working to grow its energy supply while cutting emissions. At the 2025 Philippine Net Zero Conference, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin highlighted that the country is setting climate goals on its own terms.
Singapore turns to Africa for carbon credits in net zero push
While China, India and the US are vying for Africa’s critical minerals, Singapore is targeting the continent’s carbon offsets to meet its climate ambitions and expand trade ties
L&T secures order for Kudankulam nuclear project expansion in India's Tamil Nadu
Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro has secured a major order valued at up to $285mn from the state-owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd for works at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu
Japan’s MHI lands divertor deal for France-based ITER reactor
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has secured a contract to provide 20 outer vertical targets for the divertor system of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in southern France.
Japan prepares 2030 site survey for next reactor
Kansai Electric plans to finish a geological survey by 2030 to assess building a next-gen nuclear reactor in Fukui, reflecting Japan’s challenge to balance energy demand, quake safety and nuclear concerns.
India sees drop in CO2 emissions as renewables accelerate
India’s power sector has recorded an unusual dip in carbon dioxide output, with emissions falling by 1% in the first half of 2025 compared with a year earlier.
Indian LNG imports down 5.5% in August
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports dropped in August 2025, reaching 2.89bn cubic metres (bcm), down 5.5% year-on-year, according to the latest provisional data from the Government of India
Waaree Energies to divest 14.66% stake in Indosolar through OFS
The sale process will be conducted in two tranches, with separate allocations for institutional and non-retail investors, followed by a dedicated window for retail participants.
Tesla Group a.s. and SRAM & MRAM strike $1bn pact to build BESS gigafactories in India
Tesla Group a.s. and the UK-based investment conglomerate SRAM & MRAM Group have entered into an agreement worth $1bn to establish a series of battery energy storage system (BESS) gigafactories in India.
India’s NGEL brings 100MW solar unit online
NTPC Green Energy Limited has commissioned a further 100 megawatts of solar generation capacity, marking the latest stage of development within the 500-MW plant operated by IRCON Renewable Power Limited.
Laos' Savannakhet wind farm to begin 2025 operations
The Savan 1 Wind Power Project in Savannakhet, Laos, is nearing completion, with commercial operations expected by the end of 2025
Heatwave pushes Taiwan’s electricity reserves to danger point
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the island’s state-owned electricity provider, has activated five standby generators after its power reserves fell below 6% amid a heatwave and technical problems at key plants.
South Korea KHNP leader quits over Czech “slave contract”
Indonesia targets solar power rollout of up to 1.5MW in every village
Indonesia’s government under President Prabowo Subianto plans to install solar power plants in every village, with a capacity of up to 1.5 megawatts (MW) each
Sri Lanka connects first LNG power plant to national grid
Sri Lanka’s Kerawalapitiya Sobadhanavi LNG Power Plant has been formally connected to the national grid, marking a milestone in the country’s energy development
Kenya, South Korea sign MoU on nuclear research reactor project at IAEA conference in Vienna
Kenya and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on nuclear R&D, signing a MoU focused on the Kenya Nuclear Research Reactor (KNRR) project this week at the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna.
China eyes converting coal plants into nuclear hubs
Japan and UK nuclear giants renew decommissioning deal
Japanese energy company Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) and the UK’s Sellafield Ltd have agreed to continue their collaboration on nuclear decommissioning for an additional ten years.
Malaysian court rejects Rosmah Mansor’s appeal to nullify solar graft trial
Malaysia’s appellate court has dismissed an application by Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor seeking to overturn proceedings in her graft trial, which concluded in 2022
Vietnam and Singapore strike deal on carbon markets
The deal, concluded virtually on September 16 falls under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which allows countries to cooperate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through cross-border carbon credit schemes.
India reveals plans for indigenous solar production by 2028
India has set its sights on building a fully indigenous solar value chain, with the goal of achieving domestic solar cell manufacturing by 2028.
Thailand’s EV 3.5 policy reshapes battery investments and market growth
Thailand is pushing ahead with an ambitious transformation of its automotive industry to secure a leading role in the electric vehicle (EV) era.
South Korea and Vietnam step up nuclear energy and trade cooperation
Busan leads South Korea’s green developments and GHG cuts from the front
Busan, South Korea’s second largest city with around 3.5mn residents, hosted the World Climate Industry Expo and Korea Energy Show 2025.
Vikram Solar secures 200-MW module order in India
Vikram Solar, an Indian solar PV module manufacturer, has secured an order for 200 MW of high-efficiency solar modules from AB Energia, a provider of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar EPC solutions in India, it said in a stock exchange filing.
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