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Vietnam's ongoing energy project makes advances on global partnership with McDermott despite corporate challenges

The recent collaboration and signing of crucial contracts by the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group and its partners on October 30 in Hanoi marks a significant leap forward in the Block B - O Mon gas and power project

AsiaElec: Western nations in an uphill battle in the clean energy race with China

Western nations in an uphill battle in the clean energy race with China

In the race to secure a dominant position in the global clean energy landscape, the West finds itself struggling to catch up to China's formidable lead

Taiwan’s main utility launches net-zero green ops centre

Taiwan’s leading utility Taipower recently inaugurated its revolutionary "Sun Rock" green energy operation and maintenance centre

US-Japan tie-up to push development of sodium-cooled reactors

TerraPower, a US-based company, has joined forces with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi FBR Systems to expand their collaborative efforts in the development of sodium-cooled fast reactors.

Indonesia's palm oil waste stores potential for global renewable energy

Indonesia stands at the forefront of an opportunity to harness palm oil waste and transform it into a novel renewable energy source, particularly in the form of biomass pellets

Russia considers increased energy co-operation with Southeast Asian nations

Russia's Ambassador to ASEAN, Evgeny Zagaynov, stated that there is potential to enhance energy co-operation with Southeast Asian countries.

Chinese investors seek partnerships in Thailand’s New S-Curve businesses

China's Gortune has expressed interest in investing in two of Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor special development zones related to the New S-Curve businesses, specifically in clean energy and battery cell production

Indonesian palm oil company and German researchers explore renewable energy collaboration

German researchers from the Institute for Future Energy and Material Flow Systems and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research are exploring the potential for collaboration in utilising renewable energy to replace coal

Indonesia aims to halt natural gas exports by 2036 to meet domestic needs

The Secretary-General of the National Energy Council, Djoko Siswanto, announced that by 2036, Indonesia would cease exporting natural gas, using 100% of its natural gas production to meet domestic needs

Trina Solar secures 700-MW solar contract for Philippines projects

China-based Trina Solar Company Limited has inked a substantial contract with Citicore Construction Incorporated to provide 700 MW of solar modules for multiple forthcoming solar installations in the Philippines

Indonesia explores hydropower development with China Three Gorges

State-owned PT PLN is exploring potential collaborations with China Three Gorges and Sarawak Energy Berhad for the development of hydropower

HD Hyundai Electric joins $14bn offshore wind project off South Korea

HD Hyundai Electric has joined a consortium for the construction of an offshore wind power complex off South Korea’s southwestern coast.

Bangladesh signs long-term LNG supply deal with Excelerate Energy

Bangladesh’s state-owned Petrobangla has agreed to a long-term LNG supply deal with US company Excelerate Energy.

Installed solar, wind in China surge

During the first nine months of 2023, installed-solar-power capacity in China rose to around 520 GW, up an eye-popping 45.3% year on year. Installed wind power surged 15.1% year on year to around 400 GW.

2,500 MW transmission line wrapped in India’s Tamil Nadu

In a major development for India's energy sector, Adani Energy Solutions Limited has announced the successful commissioning of the Karur Transmission Limited project

Indonesia's gas reserves create opportunities for infrastructure expansion

In the last decade, Indonesia has discovered a significant gas reserve exceeding its oil reserves. This abundance makes infrastructure development essential for monetising these gas reserves

Vietnam greenlights VND3.09 trillion investment in 500 kV transmission line project

In a move to bolster its power infrastructure, Vietnam has given the green light to a substantial investment in the 500 kV Nam Dinh I thermal power plant–Thanh Hoa transmission line project

NTPC announces Q2 2023 financial results with net profit of INR47.26bn

NTPC Limited, a prominent player in the Indian power sector, has reported a substantial net profit of INR47.26bn for the quarter ending in September 2023

Indonesia's nuclear power future: NuScale Power and ThorCon announce plans

Indonesia is set to embrace a new era of nuclear power generation as two prominent US companies, NuScale Power and ThorCon Power, unveil ambitious plans to establish nuclear power plants in the country

Shandong's Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant sees Units 1 and 2 Generate 100 TWh of clean energy

The Haiyang nuclear power plant in China's Shandong province, has reached a remarkable milestone

BP’s expanded Indonesian Tangguh LNG facility ships first cargo

BP’s Tangguh LNG plant has delivered the first cargo of LNG produced from the facility’s new third liquefaction unit the company announced on October 20.

Vietnam's Northern Province of Bac Giang attracts VND8.7 trillion for PV project

Bac Giang, a Northern province in Vietnam, recently welcomed an influx of VND8.694 trillion into the Silicon Bar Production Project

Vietnam’s largest LNG terminal, Thi Vai, begins operations: a milestone for clean energy in the country

The Thi Vai liquefied natural gas terminal, a colossal 1mn-tonne project, has commenced its operations in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, marking a substantial leap in Vietnam's energy landscape