AsiaElec - Asia Power

6 February 2024

PLN Indonesia advances Small Modular Reactor nuclear power plant project in West Kalimantan

5 February 2024

PT PLN Indonesia Power has signalled substantial progress in the Small Modular Reactor nuclear power plant project situated in West Kalimantan

Eve Energy partners with Invest Kedah to establish energy storage plant in Malaysia

2 February 2024

China-based Eve Energy has inked a memorandum of understanding with Invest Kedah, a state investment agency in Malaysia, to pave the way for the construction of an energy storage plant in the country

NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with Maharashtra government to advance green hydrogen initiatives

2 February 2024

NTPC Green Energy Limited has forged a strategic memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government, marking a significant step towards the development of green hydrogen projects in the state

China’s installed nuclear capacity up by 2.4%

2 February 2024

According to data released by the National Energy Administration on January 26th, China's cumulative installed power generation capacity reached approximately 2.92bn kilowatts by the end of December

Taiwan’s lone utility announces woeful financial results for 2023

2 February 2024

Taiwan Power Co., the sole power utility in Taiwan, has announced its financial results for the year 2023

Thailand's public sector backs net zero energy microgrids for sustainable electricity

2 February 2024

The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency in the Ministry of Energy is championing the implementation of small-scale Net Zero Energy Microgrids across government buildings

Budget 2024: 10mn homes to get free solar electricity in green energy push

2 February 2024

In her announcement during the Interim Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled pivotal measures aimed at steering India towards a greener economy

Mekong Energy to hand over Phu My power plant in 2025

2 February 2024

Mekong Energy Company Limited, the operator of the Phu My 2.2 BOT Power Plant, is set to conclude its operations as the power plant's term under the Build-Operate-Transfer contract concludes on February 4,

Ditrolic Energy forges partnership with BlackRock's Climate Finance Partnership for solar ventures in Asia Pacific

2 February 2024

Ditrolic Energy Holdings Sdn has entered into a collaboration with BlackRock's Climate Finance Partnership to propel its expansion in building commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar assets across emerging markets in the Asia Pacific.

TotalEnergies acquires a 50% stake in Malaysia’s SapuraOMV upstream

2 February 2024

Paris-based TotalEnergies SE has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 50% stake in SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn, a Malaysian independent gas producer and operator

PLN and TANESCO strengthen collaborative ventures in East Africa's geothermal power sector

2 February 2024

Indonesian electricity company PT PLN is extending its collaborative efforts in the development of geothermal power plants in East Africa,

Pertamina NRE and Huawei join forces for renewable energy advancements in Indonesia

1 February 2024

Pertamina New and Renewable Energy has initiated a partnership with Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd to drive the development of renewable energy and smart grid technologies within Indonesia

Global clean energy investment ‘not nearly sufficient’ for net zero by 2050

31 January 2024

Global investment in the low-carbon energy transition surged 17% in 2023 but a BloombergNEF report finds this is not nearly sufficient to be on track for net zero by 2050.

China's wind, solar forecast to overtake coal this year

31 January 2024

China's installed wind and solar capacity will overtake coal for the first time this year, said the China Electricity Council (CEC) in its annual report.

Japan’s Tokyo Gas to lead LNG-to-power project in Vietnam, SE of Hanoi

31 January 2024

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd, Kyuden International Corporation and Vietnam's Truong Tan Vietnam Group have teamed up to launch a joint venture: Thai Binh LNG Power

Japan expresses concern over US pause of LNG export permits

31 January 2024

Japan has raised the alarm over US President Joe Biden’s decision to temporarily halt US LNG export permits with Industry Minister Ken Saito vowing that the country will take all the necessary actions to guarantee stable energy supply.

Vietnam's BCG Energy powers up with capital hike, eyes IPO for renewables

31 January 2024

BCG Energy, the renewable energy arm of Vietnam's Bamboo Capital Group, is flexing its financial muscle with a substantial capital increase, paving the way for ambitious growth plans

Sarawak eyes regional energy role, reveals plans for undersea cable to export 1GW of renewable energy

31 January 2024

Sarawak, a Malaysian state, is poised to become an energy supplier to regional countries, including Singapore, with plans for an undersea power cable capable of exporting up to 1GW of renewable energy

PT PLN advances regional electricity infrastructure to boost reliability in West Kalimantan

31 January 2024

State electricity company PT PLN has completed the construction of 191 high-voltage overhead transmission line towers for the 150 kV Sandai – Incomer project

ADNOC Gas reaches 10-year LNG supply deal with India’s GAIL

30 January 2024

United Arab Emirates firm ADNOC Gas has come to a 10-year agreement with India’s GAIL to supply the company with 0.5mn tonnes per year of LNG beginning in 2026, the companies revealed on January 30.

PT Bukit Asam expands its sustainable energy portfolio through collaboration with PT Krakatau Chandra Energi

30 January 2024

PT Bukit Asam Tbk, a member of the MIND ID Group, is diversifying its business to realise its vision of becoming an environmentally conscious world-class energy company

Mizuda eyes Cambodian waste-to-power generation, seeks talks with government

30 January 2024

Japanese waste management company Mizuda Sanitation Co Ltd has reiterated its interest in expanding its operations in Cambodia

Uzbekistan and China seal solar energy deal

30 January 2024

Uzbekistan and China have inked a landmark agreement for a 100 MW solar energy project

IFC joins forces with Clime Capital to boost clean energy in SE Asia with $15mn investment

30 January 2024

In a move to advance clean energy initiatives in Southeast Asia, the International Finance Corporation has announced a $15mn investment in the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Facility II

QatarEnergy signs 15-year deal with Excelerate Energy to supply Bangladesh LNG

30 January 2024

QatarEnergy and Excelerate Energy inked a 15-year LNG sale and purchase agreement on January 29 to supply LNG to Bangladesh.

Rooppur 2 in Bangladesh nears completion with key safety system installation

30 January 2024

In a significant advancement for Bangladesh's nuclear power capabilities, Rosatom has successfully completed the installation of the passive heat removal system at Rooppur 2