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Voith Hydro Shanghai to supply turbines for Pakistan’s 800-MW Mohmand Dam

Voith Group’s Chinese subsidiary Voith Hydro Shanghai (VHS) has won an 800-MW order from China Gezhouba Group Corp. (CGGC) to supply four 200-MW Francis turbine generator units for Pakistan’s flagship Mohmand Dam hydropower plant.

Marubeni, CEP.Energy begins development of battery-based virtual power plant

SmartestEnergy Australia, owned by Japan’s Marubeni, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian renewables fund CEP.Energy to embark on the creation of one of the world’s largest energy battery banks.

Japan makes plans for net zero pledge for 2050

Japan’s government will next week pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, Nikkei reported on October 21.

India to close polluting coal power plants

Indian Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that the government aims to identify and close 60-70 coal power plants over the next two years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government tackles pollution.

Solar to drive 58% growth in Asia-Pacific renewables by 2025

Renewable capacity in the Asia-Pacific region is set to rise by 60% to 815 GW by 2025, with solar power surpassing wind as the main driver of growth.

Philippines lifts upstream moratorium in disputed waters

The Philippines has lifted a six-year moratorium on exploration in disputed waters of the South China Sea in response to growing concerns over the country’s future energy security.

IEA dismisses near-term peak in oil demand, sees firm outlook for gas

Samsung regrets involvement with Vietnam’s Vung Ang 2

Samsung executives have told the South Korean parliament that its reputation has been damaged by its involvement in building the 1,200-MW Vung Ang 2 coal-fired power plant in Vietnam.

China’s net zero goal to cost $5 trillion

China would need to invest over $5 trillion if it is to achieve its recently announced goal of net zero emissions by 2060.

Vestas wins order for ninth intertidal wind project in Vietnam

Vestas has secured an order for seven of its V150-4.2 MW turbines for the 29-MW Soc Trang 7 wind farm in Vietnam.