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North Vietnam power line races against time: PM urges innovation and collaboration
In a bid to accelerate the completion of a crucial power line project, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged stakeholders to innovate working methods and mobilise all resources to ensure energisation by June 2024
Indonesia expands Carbon Capture and Storage initiatives, empowering SKK Migas as regulator
In a move to combat climate change, the Indonesian government is extending the scope of carbon capture and storage activities beyond the traditional oil and gas sector
Indonesian conglomerate Indika Energy invests in sustainable mobility startup Shift4Good
Indika Energy, a member of the Indonesian conglomerate Indika Group, has directed investments into the sustainable energy startup Shift4Good through a venture capital based in Singapore and France
T&T, SK E&S team up to propose LNG power plant for Quang Tri
A joint venture led by Vietnamese conglomerate T&T Group and South Korean energy giant SK E&S has proposed a $2.5bn LNG power plant project in Vietnam's Quang Tri province
Cambodia eyes green growth with 70% renewable energy target
Cambodia is gearing up for a significant shift towards renewable energy, aiming for a 70% green electricity share by the end of 2024
Vietnam and US deepen economic ties as Fernandez pledges $8bn in clean energy investment
Vietnam and the United States are poised to strengthen their economic partnership, with $8bn in potential clean energy investments
Fewer Asian markets import Russian coal as sanctions reshape global trade
The landscape of global coal trade has shifted significantly following sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine
EGAT charts hydrogen path from lignite: extending Mae Moh, cutting emissions
Thailand's Electricity Generating Authority is pioneering a green makeover for the iconic Mae Moh coal power plant
PTG increases stake in PP5 to 86% to boost Waste-to-Energy Project
PTG Energy PCL, a Thai energy retailer and distributor, said its subsidiary, PTG Green Energy Co., Ltd., has agreed to acquire an additional 35% stake in Energy Development 5 Co
LG Energy Solution, Antam, and IBC consortium to establish joint ventures for $9.8bn EV mega project in Indonesia
A consortium comprising South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution and an Indonesian consortium is set to finalise the establishment of joint venture companies this week
Indonesia inaugurates first commercial BioCNG plant
Indonesia achieved a milestone in renewable energy with the official commencement of operations of the first commercial BioCNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or Biomethane plant on January 22
Greenpeace urges Taiwan to diversify renewable energy market, reduce Taipower's grip
Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has called for an end to the dominance of Taiwan Power Co. in the country's renewable energy sector
SECI announces winners in India's 450,000 MT green hydrogen manufacturing auction
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited has declared the winners of its groundbreaking auction to establish facilities capable of producing 450,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually
Hero Future Energies inks INR40bn renewable energy deal with Uttar Pradesh government
At the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos, Switzerland, Hero Future Energies, a leading player in the renewable energy sector, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Uttar Pradesh government
Coal-based power in India sees rise in April-December 2023
India’s coal-based power generation witnessed a substantial increase of 10.13% during April-December 2023
New government scheme to electrify 10mn Indian homes with solar power
In a major push towards renewable energy, the Indian government has announced the launch of the 'Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana', an initiative aimed at installing rooftop solar systems in 10mn households
Low-emissions electricity to outpace demand increase for next three years at least
Low-emissions electricity generation will outpace robust electricity demand growth for the next three years. This is because renewables are growing rapidly and nuclear power is on track to reach a new all-time high in 2025, says a new IEA report.
Japan’s LNG imports drop by 8% in 2023
Japan has reported a dip in LNG imports in 2023, with the northeast Asian country bringing in 66.2mn tonnes of the super-chilled fuel, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance.
Bangladesh minister urges patience over gas shortages
B.Braun Indonesia unveils 1.2 MWp solar power plant development
German pharmaceutical manufacturer B.Braun Indonesia has inaugurated a 1.2 MWp solar power plant at its pharmaceutical facility in Karawang, West Java
Malaysia maintains February export duty for crude palm oil at 8%
Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer, has decided to retain its export duty for crude palm oil at 8% for February
UEM Group's subsidiary advances 1GW hybrid solar power plant project in Malaysia
UEM Group Berhad, through its green industry arm UEM Lestra Berhad, has made significant strides in the development of a 1-GW hybrid solar power plant
AmpIn Energy to power Nagpur Metro with 6-MW solar project
Japan and Uzbekistan forge partnership for sustainable energy transition
In a move towards sustainable energy development, Japan and Uzbekistan have announced a collaborative effort to expedite their energy transition
Green ammonia bubbles to the surface in India
In a significant move to bolster India's clean energy sector, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has rolled out an ambitious scheme under its Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition
Beijing Betavolt pioneers revolutionary nuclear battery for mass production
Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology Company Ltd, a burgeoning force in the field of energy innovation, has announced the development of a groundbreaking miniature atomic energy battery
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