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South Korean experts support release of Fukushima water

A group of South Korean nuclear experts have dismissed worries about the planned release of treated radioactive water from Japan's Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant (NPP) into the Pacific Ocean.

China's renewable gencos take on more debt

China’s state-owned renewable power generators (renewable gencos) are set to take on more debt in a bid to drive forward the government’s renewable development.

China defends role of coal

A Chinese climate change official has defended the country’s coal consumption in the power sector, saying that it was a major source of employment and a predictable and reliable source of energy.

Indonesia’s Geo Dipa Energi to develop 400 MW of geothermal

Indonesia’s PT Geo Dipa Energi (GDE) aims to develop 400 MW of geothermal capacity in the Dieng area by 2023.

Patent data highlights need to increase the sluggish pace of green innovation

The number of new patents needs to continue increasing every year if new technology is to drive the world’s movement towards net zero

Asian “supergrid” proposals could make renewable energy as cheap as coal

GLNG: Philippines approves LNG-to-power project

The government of the Philippines has approved Vires Energy’s proposed LNG-to-power project.

Australia unveils hydrogen, CCS funding

The Australian government has announced nearly AUD540mn ($416.5mn) in new funding for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects over the next decade.

Petrovietnam to build LNG-fired power plant

State-owned Petrovietnam reportedly intends to build a $1.5bn liquefied natural gas (LNG) fired thermal power plant in the country’s southern province of Ca Mau.