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UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
Sri Lanka’s LNG ambitions hit a hurdle
According to ministry officials, the Sahasdanavi project should be operational by the end of 2027 and presidential instructions stipulate that it must be fully LNG-fuelled before the close of 2028.
Taiwan’s newest LNG regasification project moves forward
The facility, due to start operating in 2030, will be the second major assignment entrusted to CTCI at the same site the report adds.
Petronas profits slide 19% as oil prices weigh on revenue
Malaysia’s state energy company Petronas reported a sharp earnings decline in the first half of 2025 and warned that oil prices could remain under pressure, pledging to tighten operations and sharpen its portfolio to weather weaker markets
Banglalink launches solar-powered data centre in Bangladesh's Gazipur
Banglalink has introduced solar energy at its Gazipur data facility, making it the first mobile operator in Bangladesh to integrate renewable power into a data hub
ASEAN charts course towards unified battery future
At the heart of the discussions was safety. The Singapore Battery Consortium will lead the newly established ASEAN Battery Safety Network, created to align safety practices across member states.
Chinese terminal accepts first LNG cargo from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant
Russia’s huge Arctic LNG 2 plant has been unshackled, finally finding a buyer for its cargos after being unsuccessful last summer.
Indonesia pushes to finalise Abadi LNG project design in 2025
Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator, SKK Migas, aims to complete the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the Abadi LNG project by the end of this year
Indonesia confident EU will scrap biodiesel tariffs after WTO ruling
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry expressed confidence the European Union will comply with a World Trade Organisation ruling ordering the bloc to lift countervailing duties on biodiesel imports, marking a significant win for Jakarta
Laos begins commercial operations of Southeast Asia’s largest wind farm
Laos has officially commenced operations at its first wind power facility, the Monsoon Wind Power Project
Indonesia showcases green industrial push at IEE Series 2025
Indonesia opened the 2025 edition of the Indonesia Energy & Engineering (IEE) Series, the country’s largest industrial exhibition, with sustainability as its central theme
Malaysia’s solar industry urges continuation of net metering as government reviews policy
Malaysia’s solar industry is calling on the government to maintain and expand its net energy metering (NEM) program, warning that a policy shift could undermine investor and consumer confidence in renewable energy adoption
Telkom Indonesia, Sembcorp forge alliance on low-carbon data centres in Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s state-owned PT Telkom Indonesia, through its subsidiary PT Telkom Data Ekosistem (NeutraDC), has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Sembcorp Development Ltd
PGN partners with Telkom unit to supply biomethane for Singapore green data centres
Indonesia’s PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN) is advancing its push into renewable energy with plans to produce biomethane from palm oil mill effluent, part of its strategy to tap low-carbon opportunities
Sri Lanka restructures Ceylon Electricity Board into four state-owned companies
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Energy has confirmed the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) into four independent companies under the provisions of the new Electricity Act
Mitsubishi withdraws from Japanese offshore wind projects after costs surge
Mitsubishi Corporation confirmed it would discontinue its offshore wind developments in Japan after costs surged beyond twice the initial projections, making the projects unworkable and upsetting local expectations.
Solar-based energy plan underway for Pakistan's Gwadar Port
Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs is advancing plans to deploy solar power solutions at Gwadar Port, a flagship component of the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
OIL and BPCL form joint venture for city gas network in India's Arunachal Pradesh
Oil India Limited (OIL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), both state-owned enterprises, have finalised a joint venture to set up a city gas distribution network in the state of Arunachal Pradesh
South Korea and Zimbabwe explore small modular reactor for energy diversification
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has signed an agreement with Zimbabwe’s Centre for Education, Innovation, Research and Development (CEIRD) to explore the possible introduction of a Korean small modular reactor (SMR) in the country.
India’s KPI Green Energy and its new SPV
South Korea to welcome major new offshore wind project
The 400-MW Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Power Project, situated in Jeollanam-do, is being jointly developed by Korea Western Power Corporation and Jeonnam Development Corporation, with Kolon Global acting as a key partner.
Indonesian state utility PLN seeks clarity on, cross-border power trade in draft electricity law
Indonesia’s state utility PT PLN (Persero) has tabled seven key proposals for inclusion in the draft electricity bill currently under discussion in parliament, urging clarity on its mandate to deliver public service obligations (PSO)
South Korea, the US come together on nuclear deals
South Korean and US companies have signed agreements to advance nuclear energy projects, aiming to meet rising data centre power demands, support AI growth, and strengthen the US nuclear fuel supply chain.
Indian LNG imports drop 20% in July
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports dropped sharply in July 2025, reaching 2.95bn cubic metres (bcm), up 20.2% year-on-year, according to the latest provisional data from the Government of India.
Key Taiwanese offshore wind site comes online
Indonesia and Bangladesh forge deeper energy ties in first joint committee talks
Indonesia and Bangladesh convened their inaugural Joint Committee Meeting on Energy on August 25, marking a significant step in cementing bilateral cooperation following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy signed on September 4
Indonesia evaluates nuclear power proposals from five nations, including Canada and Russia
Indonesia has received formal offers from five countries, including Canada and Russia, to assist in developing nuclear power plants (PLTN), the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) announced on August 25
Malaysia targets 70% renewable energy mix by 2050 with grid, storage push
Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) said it will continue efforts to raise renewable energy’s (RE) share in the national electricity supply to 70% by 2050
India’s Prostarm Info Systems wins battery storage auction in Karnataka
The project will be delivered under a build-own-operate arrangement, with Prostarm committed to managing the facility for a 12-year period
Commercial coal mine auctions start in India
Since the launch of the commercial coal auction system, 12 previous rounds have been completed. Together, these have seen 134 mines successfully allocated, drawing investment commitments totalling INR416bn ($47mn)
India’s BPCL secures marketing rights as Mozambique LNG sets to resume construction
India’s state-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has secured marketing rights from TotalEnergies’ long-delayed Mozambique LNG project.
NTPC to launch 2,800-MW nuclear project in India's Rajasthan
NTPC Ltd, the Indian state-run power major, is preparing to make its formal entry into nuclear energy with the foundation stone for a 2,800-MW project at Banswara in Rajasthan scheduled for next month
Taiwan Power expects profits after lower fuel costs
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the state-owned electricity provider, indicated yesterday that a financial recovery this year is “highly possible” following profit gains recorded in May, aided by lower fuel expenses.
Mitsubishi Fuso and Foxconn team up to develop electric buses in Japan
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Taiwan-based electronics firm Foxconn have announced a partnership to jointly develop and market electric buses in Japan.
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