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Onshore and off – Vietnam’s battle to balance its wind power sector
Vietnam’s onshore wind development is actively transitioning from fringe to mainstream, propelled by favourable geography, generous policies, and growing international investment.
Chinese LNG shipbuilding could be boosted by new US rules
The rapid expansion of United States LNG exports, championed by the Trump administration, could be undermined by new trade rules from the same administration aimed at reviving domestic shipbuilding and countering China’s dominance in the sector.
Report exposes greenwashing in Chinese-funded projects across Indonesia
A new study by the Centre of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS), Behind the Green Curtain, has uncovered significant evidence of greenwashing and so-called “transition washing” in investment projects backed by Chinese funding in Indonesia
Indonesia targets 2027 launch for Merauke biodiesel plant as energy transition push intensifies
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is stepping up efforts to speed up biodiesel production in Merauke, South Papua, as part of a drive to strengthen domestic energy supplies and advance the country’s renewable energy agenda
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, MUFG discuss boosting investments in technology and green energy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on August 8 hosted a courtesy visit from a delegation of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), led by chairman Kanetsugu Mike, in Putrajaya,
India targets 22-GW nuclear power capacity by 2032 under 100-GW clean energy mission
India plans to expand its nuclear power generation capacity from the current 8.8 GW to 22 GW by 2032 as part of the 100-GW Nuclear Energy Mission
Pakistan approves 100-MW solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) of Pakistan has given the green light for a 100-MW solar photovoltaic power project in Gilgit-Baltistan, marking a major advance in renewable energy access for the region
Indian Gas Exchange gas trade volume rises in July 2025
The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) reported a traded gas volume of 105 mmscm in July 2025, reflecting a growth of 3% month-on-month and 2% year-on-year, according to its latest press release.
Indonesia and Malaysia seek peaceful path in Ambalat Sea standoff
The Ambalat region, located in the Sulawesi Sea, has long been contested due to overlapping claims and its strategic importance for oil and gas exploration.
Cheniere signs 21-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA
US LNG giant Cheniere Energy has signed a sales and purchase agreement with Japanese oil and gas trader JERA.
Nakanomori finalises environmental review for 25.2MW wind project in Fukushima
Nakanomori Wind Power has concluded the environmental assessment for a planned 25.2-megawatt onshore wind facility in Fukushima Prefecture.
India’s first green ammonia auction secures record-low price
Marking a significant breakthrough for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Solar Energy Corporation of India has concluded its inaugural auction for green ammonia procurement under the SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A), setting a record-low price
India to fast-track small modular reactors under nuclear energy mission
India is set to fast-track the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its newly announced Nuclear Energy Mission under the Viksit Bharat vision, with the long-term goal of reaching 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047
Fugro to provide geotechnical services for 700 MW offshore wind project in Taiwan
Fugro, a global leader in geo-data solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, has been awarded a contract to carry out geotechnical investigations for the 700 megawatt Youde offshore wind farm in Taiwan.
Pertamina EP probes Subang gas line blast, wows safety reforms after worker injuries
PT Pertamina EP, the upstream subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned energy giant, is investigating an early-morning explosion that struck its CO₂ removal gas line at the Subang Gathering Station in West Java on August 5
Indonesia, China launch EV tour to mark diplomatic ties
Indonesia urged to build solar supply chain to back Prabowo’s green energy push
Indonesia must urgently develop a comprehensive industrial roadmap and local solar supply chain if it aims to realise President Prabowo Subianto’s vision of achieving 100% renewable energy within a decade, a leading think tank has warned
Indonesia bets on natural gas to anchor energy transition and power growth
Indonesia is reinforcing its stance on natural gas as the linchpin of its national energy transition, with top officials highlighting its role in ensuring domestic energy resilience and supporting the shift toward net-zero emissions by 2060
Gentari signs 80-MW wind power deal with AWS for India project
Clean energy solutions provider Gentari has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for an 80-MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India
Bangladesh faces $57mn payout in international drilling dispute with Azeri firm
Bangladesh may be liable to pay around $57mn to an Azerbaijan-based oil and gas company following a ruling by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) over a gas-well drilling dispute
South Korea awaits decision on lifespan extension for ageing reactors
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has halted operations at unit 4 of the Kori nuclear facility as it awaits a government ruling on extending the service life of reactors past 40 years.
Indonesia grants first-ever nuclear site survey approval to Thorcon
Indonesia has granted its first nuclear licencing approval, marking a major step toward the nation’s nuclear energy ambitions
Indonesia to source lithium from Australia for EV battery development
Indonesia is set to import lithium from Australia to support its electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
Meralco, ERC and Quezon City collaborate to boost renewable energy uptake
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the Quezon City government have signed a three-way agreement aimed at accelerating the shift towards renewable energy in the Philippines.
Glamox to illuminate 495 MW offshore wind project in Taiwan
Glamox, a specialist in lighting solutions for marine and offshore environments, has secured a contract to provide lighting for the 495 MW Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, developed by Copenhagen Offshore Partners.
Pakistan adds 2,800MW Saudi-backed solar projects to long-term power plan
The Pakistani government has added two large-scale solar power projects, totalling 2,800 megawatts, to its 2025–2035 Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP)
Bangladesh's Rooppur 1 progresses with steam blowdown, hot testing ahead of grid connection
Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has successfully completed a key commissioning step with the initial blowdown of steam pipelines for Unit 1.
Taiwan nears landmark LNG purchase agreement with Alaska
Taiwan and Alaska are nearing completion of a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal, which could see Taiwan securing 5.44mn tonnes of LNG from the US state.
Coal India sets 900mn tonnes supply target for FY26
State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has set a supply target of 900.24mn tonnes (MT) for FY2025–26, marking an increase of over 18% from the previous year, as part of its plan to meet rising domestic power demand and reduce coal imports
INPEX begins FEED phase for $20bn Abadi LNG project in Indonesia
Japanese energy major INPEX Corporation has officially launched the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase for the Abadi LNG Project in Indonesia’s Masela Block
Audi Korea eyes comeback with growing EV sales
Recent figures from the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA) show the company sold 4,910 cars in the first half of 2025 — a 36.27% increase compared to the same period last year.
Sungrow wins 1 GWh battery deal from Bulgaria’s Sunterra RE
The additional capacity will more than triple Sunterra’s current 300 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage.
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