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Vietnam, Denmark review energy partnership progress, set 2025-2026 goals

The fourth Steering Committee meeting for the Denmark-Vietnam Energy Partnership Program (DEPP3) was held to review 2024 achievements and outline plans for 2025-2026

Singapore’s Sembcorp signs MoUs with India's Odisha to explore green hydrogen, industrial park development

Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited (SGHIPL) and Sembcorp Development Ltd, has signed two non-binding memoranda of understanding with the Indian state

Nuclear becomes Pakistan's leading power source in December 2024

Nuclear energy has once again emerged as Pakistan’s leading electricity source, contributing over 26% to the national grid in December 2024 at an exceptionally low cost of just over half a US cent per unit

GreenLine Mobility partners Mondelez India to advance sustainable road logistics

The collaboration was launched with a flag-off ceremony at Mondelez’s Alwar plant in Rajasthan, where LNG-powered trucks will now be used to transport the company’s products nationwide.

India's IREDA forms joint venture for 900-MW Upper Karnali hydro project in Nepal

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has entered into a joint venture deed with SJVN Ltd., GMR Energy Ltd. and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to develop the 900-MW Upper Karnali Hydro-electric Project in Nepal

Indonesia’s electric company PLN advances decarbonisation with CCS technology

Indonesia’s state utility PT PLN is pursuing a multi-faceted approach to ensure a sustainable and reliable energy supply while supporting the nation’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) target by 2060

Indonesia to offer carbon credits internationally to boost climate goals

Indonesia is set to begin offering carbon credit certificates to international buyers starting on January 20, as announced by the nation’s carbon exchange

Indonesia to boost palm oil-based biodiesel for energy security

The Energy Security Task Force has identified palm oil-based biodiesel as a cornerstone of Indonesia’s strategy to ensure uninterrupted and affordable energy access for its population

Google enters India’s carbon removal market with biochar deal with Varaha

Google has agreed to purchase carbon credits from an Indian start-up that transforms agricultural waste into biochar, a charcoal-like material that captures CO2 and enriches soil

Gulf Energy achieves milestone with first LNG cargo import into Thailand

Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited ("Gulf") announced on Jan 16 the successful importation of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo into Thailand

India's LNG imports climb 18.2% in December

India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose to 3.02bn cubic metres (bcm) in December, marking an 18.2% increase year-on-year (y/y), according to provisional data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Vietnam, Russia strengthen ties with nuclear energy cooperation

Vietnam and Russia have entered 2025 with key milestones, reflecting their long-standing partnership, as both countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties across multiple sectors

Philippines takes major step towards energy security with new natural gas law

The Philippines has taken a pivotal step to strengthen its energy infrastructure with the signing of Republic Act No. 12120, a law designed to foster the development of the country’s natural gas industry.

Hartek Group secures 8-MW rooftop solar EPC contract in India’s J&K state

Hartek Group’s commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar division has secured an 8-MW turnkey solar EPC contract from Kandhari Beverages Private Limited, one of Hindustan Coca-Cola’s largest bottling plants, in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation to provide $2.75bn financing to Bangladesh

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), headquartered in Jeddah, will provide Bangladesh with $2.75bn in annual financing to support the energy and agriculture sectors

India's AM Green partners with Dubai-based DP World to build global green fuel supply chain

Hyderabad-based AM Green, a producer of green hydrogen and ammonia, has partnered with global logistics firm DP World to establish a supply chain for green fuels and chemicals

Afghanistan’s power company says 60% of Kabul’s energy needs met

Dhaka issues new tender for spot LNG cargo imports

State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a new tender and re-issued another to procure two spot LNG cargoes, scheduled for delivery during the windows of February 13-14 and February 6-7 respectively.

Vietnam's Dong Nai province approves plan for nuclear research centre

Dong Nai Province has approved the planning for a nearly 100-hectare Nuclear Science and Technology Research Centre, a significant step in bolstering Vietnam's nuclear research and innovation capabilities

Vietnam prepares for coal demand surge as Lunar New Year approaches

Vietnam's coal demand is poised to skyrocket in January, driven by a confluence of factors: increased electricity generation needs, diminished rainfall, and heightened industrial activity in anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year celebration

Coal imports by Indian entities down 3.1% in April-October FY2025

India’s coal imports declined by 3.1% to 149.39mn tonnes (MT) in the first seven months of FY 2024–25 (April–October), compared to 154.17 MT in the same period the previous year

OGDCL to develop 10 unconventional gas wells in Pakistan

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has launched an ambitious initiative to develop 10 unconventional wells targeting shale and tight gas in Pakistan

Oil refiners in India stop dealing with US-sanctioned vessels and entities

Indian refiners have ceased dealings with US-sanctioned vessels and entities but anticipate no immediate disruption to Russian crude supplies during the two-month wind-down period

UAE’s Masdar expands renewable energy investments in Indonesia

Masdar, the Abu Dhabi-based clean energy company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing investments in Indonesia’s renewable energy sector.

Vietnam’s PM calls for operational LNG power plants by June

In recent months Vietnam has faced a number of delays in the development of its LNG projects, prompting Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to call for accelerated efforts to bring these initiatives into commercial operation.

Electricity exports drive Laos' trade performance in 2024

Electricity exports remained the leading revenue source for Laos in 2024, generating nearly $980mn and accounting for 15.35% of total exports

Vietnam, Rosatom discuss nuclear cooperation

Global coal trade approaches its peak

Preliminary data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicates that global coal imports rose by 2.4% in 2024, reaching 1.5bn tonnes for the year.

Renewables Down Under, and under the Long White Cloud

Both Australia and New Zealand are achieving significant advances in their shift towards renewable energy sources. Both nations are striving to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels while embracing more sustainable energy alternatives.

India achieves record 30 GW renewable energy capacity addition in 2024

India witnessed a record renewable energy capacity addition of close to 30 GW in 2024, more than doubling the 13.75 GW added in 2023

Bursa Malaysia introduces renewable energy subsector

Bursa Malaysia has introduced a new "renewable energy" (RE) subsector under its "energy" and "utilities" classifications, aimed at better categorizing publicly listed companies (PLCs) engaged in renewable energy activities

US sanctions on Russian oil force China and India to seek alternatives

Chinese and Indian refiners are set to increase purchases from the Middle East, Africa and the Americas due to new US sanctions targeting Russian oil producers and tankers