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China’s CNOOC bypasses US and signs LNG deal with ADNOC amid escalating tariff war
State-run China National Offshore Oil Corporation has come to agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Corp to purchase LNG from the Gulf company.
Vietnam raises solar feed-in tariffs, adds energy storage incentives
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has unveiled a revised feed-in tariff (FIT) framework for solar power, introducing differentiated rates based on location.
Thailand looks to boost US LNG imports ahead of trade talks, eyes regional hub role
Thailand’s finance minister is set to meet with state energy firm PTT on April 16 to discuss plans to increase imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States.
Singapore eyes Mekong clean energy to bolster regional net-zero push
Singapore is ramping up its role in Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition, seeking to import low-carbon electricity from the Mekong region as part of its strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Petrovietnam, JERA partner to advance Vietnam’s clean energy shift
Vietnam’s state-run energy firm Petrovietnam has partnered with JERA Asia, a subsidiary of Japan’s JERA, to accelerate clean energy development in Vietnam, focusing on renewable and low-carbon energy sources.
Vietnam to export power to Singapore, Malaysia, while boosting imports from China and Laos
Vietnam has revised its national power development plan to expand electricity exports to regional partners such as Singapore and Malaysia while increasing imports from Laos and China, as it seeks to support double-digit economic growth between 2026.
Vietnam unveils $136bn plan to boost power capacity, add nuclear energy
Vietnam plans to more than double its installed power generation capacity by 2030 under an amended national power development plan that includes nuclear energy for the first time, the government said late on April 16.
Green Roof Asia begins construction of solar project in the Philippines
Vietnam-based renewable energy company CN Green Roof Asia (CNGRA) has commenced construction on the 22.785 megawatt-peak (MWp) Solana Solar Bera Project in Hermosa, Bataan.
Google backs Taiwan’s geothermal future in landmark Asia-Pacific energy deal
Google has confirmed its first geothermal energy agreement in the Asia-Pacific, partnering with Baseload Power Taiwan to advance sustainable energy efforts on the island.
Modi lays foundation stone for BPCL's compressed biogas plant in Haryana
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 laid the foundation stone for a compressed biogas plant being developed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in Yamunanagar, Haryana, the state-owned energy company said
Serentica signs PPA with NTPC to supply 200-MW renewable power to India's Uttar Pradesh
Indian renewable energy company Serentica Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned NTPC Limited to supply 200 MW of renewable energy to distribution companies in Uttar Pradesh, the company announced in a press release
British Columbia adjusts net-zero requirements for Canadian LNG projects
The British Columbian provincial government on Canada’s west coast has downgraded its net-zero requirements for planned LNG projects in the wake of mounting uncertainty surrounding hydroelectricity supplies.
Australia’s east coast gas shortage pushed back, LNG investment climate uncertain
East coast gas supply shortfalls have been delayed as coal extends its grip on electricity generation, but LNG exports remain strong and margins firm.
Wind power project planned in northern Japan moves forward with environmental review
Renewable Energy Technology has submitted a draft environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its planned Tsugaru Minami No. 2 onshore wind project in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture, which could generate up to 30.1MW of power.
Hyundai launches Indonesia’s first waste-to-hydrogen project
Hyundai Motor Group has introduced a strategic blueprint for its waste-to-hydrogen project in Indonesia, presented during the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit 2025 in Jakarta.
Indonesia turns to Europe for green energy exports amid tariff dispute
Indonesia is aiming to expand its green energy exports to Europe, using its natural resources to navigate shifting global trade dynamics, according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
Indonesia to divert LNG cargoes for domestic use, optimise Natuna exports to Singapore
Coal remains vital for India despite robust growth in renewables
The Indian government is of the view that coal-based power will remain extremely vital, with its share estimated to be at 55% by 2030 and 27% by 2047.
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency reports record annual profit
State-owned green financing company Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has recorded its highest-ever annual profit after tax during the financial year ended March 31, 2025
China to boost Russian LNG imports in 2025, ambassador confirms
China is poised to expand its intake of Russian liquefied natural gas in the coming year, according to its ambassador to Moscow, Zhang Hanhui.
Russia offers Indonesia nuclear power collaboration to boost economy and green goals
Russia has expressed readiness to collaborate with Indonesia on the development of nuclear energy, offering both high-capacity nuclear power plants and small modular reactors for joint projects, according to Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis
Vietnamese ministry warns of LNG delays, rejects new large-scale green projects as a result
Many LNG projects are significantly delayed and are now unlikely to become operational before 2030. Some long-approved schemes still lack selected investors and have yet to begin development the report added.
China starts to offload US LNG as trade rift deepens
Starting April 10, China has raised tariffs on American LNG even further—by an additional 34%—mirroring the latest escalation in US duties on Chinese goods.
Tata Power signs deal with Indian state-owned NTPC for 200-MW renewable energy project
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Company Limited, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned NTPC to develop a 200-MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project, the company said
Sahasdhanavi signs power purchase agreement with Ceylon Electricity Board
Russia is aiming to eventually conduct trade with Indonesia using their respective national currencies, the ruble and the rupiah, although no timeline has been set, Jakarta Globe reported. The move aligns with a broader push within the BRICS group
Octopus Energy backs South Korean solar expansion
Octopus Energy, one of the UK's popular energy suppliers, is increasing its presence in Asia’s green energy space by supporting solar initiatives in South Korea.
Meralco partners with French energy firm to explore nuclear power in the Philippines
Meralco, the Philippines’ leading electricity distributor, has entered into a partnership with Électricité de France (EDF), a state-run French energy company, to assess the potential of nuclear energy development in the country.
Infroneer Japan targets $30.8mn profit in battery storage by FY2027
Infroneer Holdings, the parent company of Maeda Corporation and Japan Wind Development, has identified battery storage as its most rapidly expanding sector in its Medium-term Vision 2027, revealed on April 11 2025.
Vietnam considers granting PM authority over nuclear plant investment decisions
Vietnam is weighing a significant shift in its nuclear energy policy by proposing to grant the Prime Minister authority to approve investment policies for nuclear power plants, a responsibility currently held by the National Assembly.
Singapore advances LNG and green methane marine fuel strategy with new industry proposals
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has received 14 proposals from 18 companies under its recent call for expressions of interest to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations
Malaysian hydropower provider Jentayu inks 40-year power deal for Sabah’s run-of-river project
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd’s 70%-owned subsidiary, Oriole Hydro Padas Sdn Bhd (OHP), has entered into a 40-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) for a 162-megawatt (MW) run-of-river hydroelectric project
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