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JERA files plans to build 1,300 MW of gas-fired capacity at Chita

Japan’s JERA has submitted environmental impact assessments to regulators for the construction of Units 7 and 8 at the Chita thermal power station.

IRENA warns window of opportunity is closing for net zero by 2050

The technology to reach net zero by 2050 exists, says IRENA, but fast action and 30% more investment is needed.

LOC to provide marine warranty services to Vietnam’s 48-MW Tra Vinh wind farm

LOC, part of AqualisBraemar LOC, has won a contract to provide marine warranty services (MWS) and consultancy to support the development of the first phase of Vietnam’s $104mn Tra Vinh nearshore wind farm.

ACCIONA brings in Korea Zinc to build Australia’s MacIntyre wind farm

Korea Zinc is to take a 30% stake in ACCIONA’s 923-MW MacIntyre Wind Farm venture in Queensland, one of the largest renewable energy projects in Australia.

Indian green capacity reaches 93 GW

Indian renewable energy reached 92.97 GW at the end of February, with a further 50.15 GW under development.

Amazon enters Singapore solar market

Amazon, the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, has inked a long-term deal with a solar company in Singapore. Amazon will purchase electricity from 62 MWp of solar panels, to be developed and owned by Sunseap Group.

Mongolia installs first smart grid management system

EBRD backs $0.5bn extension in Green Climate Fund partnership

Carbon-neutral LNG picks up momentum

Several recent developments illustrate the adoption of carbon-neutral LNG picking up pace, though it is still in its early days.

Tokyo Gas launches new high-pressure gas pipeline

Japanese utility Tokyo Gas has brought a new high-pressure natural gas pipeline online that connects the Ibaraki Prefecture cities of Hitachi and Kamisu.