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Canada’s FortisBC granted key approval for Tilbury LNG expansion
Canadian natural gas utility Fortis BC has received the go ahead from British Columbia’s provincial government to proceed the project following the exemption of the requirement for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
EcoSolar finishes first Capiz Philippine battery project
EcoSolar Energy Corporation finished mechanical construction on its 20 MW/40 MWh Panitan Energy Storage Project in Capiz.
Taiwan expands drone supply chain despite China hurdles
Taiwanese component suppliers are expanding their footprint in the drone hardware network powering Ukraine. However, surging manufacturing costs, limited production scale and structural dependence on Chinese raw materials are capping expansion.
Gas Malaysia projected for 16% earnings surge in FY27
Peninsular Malaysia’s sole natural gas network operator is positioned for accelerated profit expansion
Cambodia opens LNG power project to global energy firms
Cambodia is inviting international bidders for a 900-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant, as it broadens its energy partnerships while accelerating the transition to cleaner electricity.
South Korea imports first condensate from Australian Barossa field
SK Innovation E&S (096770.KS) will import its first ever consignment of condensate from an Australian offshore gas field, the company announced on July 27.
Thailand weighs $711mn EV scheme to replace ageing vehicles
Thailand is planning a $711mn programme to replace 80,000 ageing vehicles with electric models as part of efforts to revive its automotive sector and accelerate the shift towards cleaner transport.
Petrovietnam secures $277mn loan for Mekong power plant
State-owned Petrovietnam has secured a VND7.3 trillion ($277mn) loan from two of Vietnam’s largest banks to advance construction of the O Mon IV thermal power plant in the Mekong Delta.
NABARD, MAHAPREIT partner to expand green infrastructure in rural India
NABARD has signed a memorandum of understanding with Maharashtra-based MAHAPREIT to accelerate the development of renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure in rural India.
ENGIE secures financing for 250-MW Khaba solar project in India’s Rajasthan
ENGIE (EPA: ENGI) has reached financial close for its 250-MW Khaba solar project in Barmer, Rajasthan, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Khaba Renewable Energy, enabling the project to move into the construction phase.
China sharply boosts Kyrgyz coal purchases as exports rise and imports fall
Kyrgyzstan's coal exports rose 11.2% year-on-year in January-May to 522,938.6 tonnes, with China emerging as the fastest-growing buyer, increasing purchases 2.5 times to 20,523.5 tonnes, according to data from the national statistical committee.
Marco Polo Marine books Taiwan wind ship contract
PKR Offshore signed a framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to charter two commissioning service operation vessels, the company announced. The ships will support offshore wind projects in Taiwan.
South Korea, China, Japan pledge energy security
South Korea, China and Japan called for stronger cooperation on supply chains, food security and energy stability, the South Korean Foreign Ministry reported on July 23.
SHANTI Act rules under preparation as India outlines licensing and nuclear liability framework
The Indian government is drafting the rules under the Safety, Health, and Advanced Nuclear Technology Initiative (SHANTI) Act, 2025, after which applications from private entities seeking licences to operate nuclear facilities will be considered.
India adds record 6 GW of wind capacity in FY26 as generation rises to 106bn units
India added a record 6,057 MW of wind power capacity during FY2025-26, driving annual wind electricity generation to 106 billion units (BU), according to data presented in Parliament by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Myanmar’s Kanyin hydropower project to power 10,000 homes
Myanmar's 10.5-megawatt Kanyin Hydropower Project in Ingapu Township, Ayeyawady Region, is expected to provide electricity to more than 10,000 households while improving irrigation and agricultural productivity.
Vietnam Hai Phong Thermal Power beats annual profit target
Hai Phong Thermal Power JSC (UPCoM: HND) has exceeded its full-year pre-tax profit target in the first six months of 2026, despite a recent change in senior management following the detention of its chief executive
Myanmar, Laos study Mekong's largest downstream dam
Myanmar and Laos have launched a feasibility study for what could become the largest hydropower project on the lower Mekong River, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation.
Thailand launches world's first sustainable 550kV grid retrofit
Thailand is set to become the first country to retrofit a 550-kilovolt gas-insulated transmission line with eco-efficient technology, cutting greenhouse gas emissions while preserving existing grid infrastructure.
Vietnam's Dai Dung lands $60mn US industrial supply deal
Vietnamese engineering firm Dai Dung Group has secured a contract worth more than $60mn to supply fabricated steel structures and industrial equipment for data centre and gas-fired power projects in the United States.
Delectrik wins contract for India's first 100-MWh utility-scale vanadium flow battery project
Delectrik Systems has secured a contract to deploy India's first utility-scale vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) energy storage project with a capacity of 100 MWh, marking a milestone for long-duration energy storage in the country.
Sri Lanka begins feasibility study for first canal-top solar project
Sri Lanka has launched a preliminary feasibility study for its first canal-top solar power project along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya, marking a step towards expanding renewable energy generation.
Pakistan shuts two fertiliser plants as Middle East tensions tighten LNG supplies
Pakistan has temporarily closed two fertiliser plants as fresh US-Iran tensions disrupted liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.
Indonesian energy ministry advances 93 hydrogen projects worth $1.8bn
The Indonesian government is advancing its national hydrogen roadmap, shifting away from imported fossil fuels while building localised clean energy infrastructure across remote islands.
Malaysia launches LSS6 solar tender for 2.5-GW expansion
Accelerating grid decarbonisation while deploying utility-scale energy storage to meet expanding industrial power demand, Malaysia has opened its largest renewable energy procurement round to date
PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia, eFUELS SEA sign MoU on green hydrogen supply chain
Indonesian and Singaporean energy firms have formed a strategic partnership, accelerating regional decarbonisation and establishing scalable distribution channels for low-carbon synthetic fuels.
Sri Lanka to raise renewable energy share beyond 70% target
Sri Lanka plans to raise the contribution of renewable energy to its electricity mix beyond the current 70% target while expanding its transmission infrastructure to support higher levels of clean power integration.
India's renewable energy capacity rises nearly four-fold to 288.6 GW since 2014
India's installed renewable energy capacity has nearly quadrupled since 2014, reaching 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026.
Electric trucks hold key to Thailand’s low-carbon future
Electric trucks could play a pivotal role in helping Thailand remain competitive in a low-carbon global economy, but high costs and limited infrastructure continue to slow their adoption.
Petrovietnam eyes stronger Canada ties to advance energy transition
Petrovietnam is looking to strengthen energy co-operation with Canada as Vietnam accelerates its transition towards cleaner and more diversified energy sources.
Reservoir Link Energy obtains 10-year energy commission licences in Malaysia
Announced via a Bursa Malaysia filing, Reservoir Link Energy Bhd (KLSE:RL) has secured two 10-year approvals from the Energy Commission under the Gas Supply Act.
Coal-fired plants supply nearly 70% of India’s electricity in April–June
Coal- and lignite-based power stations continued to dominate India’s electricity supply during the first quarter of FY2026-27, accounting for 69.54% of total electricity supplied between April and June 2026.
India's coal ministry commissions 72 first-mile connectivity projects
India's Ministry of Coal has commissioned 72 first-mile connectivity (FMC) projects with a combined coal evacuation capacity of about 589mn tonnes per annum (mtpa), as part of a broader plan to implement 139 FMC projects.
Indonesia invites Chinese investment for 100 GW solar power expansion programme
Indonesia is seeking Chinese investment to support its ambitious plan to develop 100 GW of solar power capacity, as the government looks to mobilise private capital for its clean energy transition and expand bilateral cooperation in renewable energy.
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