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Vietnam eyes Laos wind power to address shortages, despite grid challenges

Vietnam is considering proposals from Laos to purchase nearly 4.15GW of wind power, aiming to address potential electricity shortages and secure cost-competitive sources.

Malawi confirms plan to build power plant along Shire river basin

Indonesia explores hydropower potential for green hydrogen production

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is unveiling an outlook for sustainable energy development, spotlighting Papua's vast hydropower potential, which has garnered international interest, particularly from Japan.

Indonesia-owned mining company Antam to oversee nickel mining in two blocks amidst plans for EV battery project

Vietnam's first LNG power plants race against time despite hurdles

Construction of Vietnam's first LNG-fueled power plants, Nhon Trach 3 and 4, is progressing despite facing challenges related to financing, land acquisition, and grid connection

Thailand backs innovation: oil from waste, solar power for homes

Thailand's Ministry of Energy is forging an innovative partnership with local inventor Thaweechai Kraiduang to explore solutions for reducing energy costs and promoting self-sufficiency.

Malaysia signs MOU with Nigeria for palm biomass development

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria has unveiled an initiative, revealing the Federal Government's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malaysian government to advance palm biomass development in Nigeria

Asia-Pacific on track for continued gas demand growth for at least 15 years: WoodMac

Natural gas demand in the Asia-Pacific will continue growing for the next 15 years, but the outlook after that point will depend on how the energy transition progresses.

State electricity PLN unveils Indonesia's first hydrogen refuelling station in Jakarta

State electricity company PT PLN recently marked progress in Indonesia's energy landscape with the inauguration of the country's maiden Hydrogen Refueling Station in Senayan, Jakarta, on February 21

CKP navigates challenges, boasts strong 2023 performance driven by high water levels

CK Power Public Company Limited, a leading producer of renewable energy in Southeast Asia, reported revenue of THB10.9bn for fiscal year 2023.

Fusion another step closer?

Fusion, the holy grail of the energy transition, is closer than ever before. But it’s still unclear whether it can be commercialised in time to ward off the climate crisis.

$3.1 trillion of investment in power grid needed before 2030

If the world is to limit global warming to 1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, $3.1 trillion of grid infrastructure investments is required before 2030, according to new research by Rystad Energy.

Kyushu Electric to wait before investment decision on Energy Transfer’s Lake Charles LNG project

Japanese energy utility Kyushu Electric Power has decided to wait out the US LNG export pause before making a decision on investing in Energy Transfer’s Lake Charles LNG project, an executive from the Japanese company told Reuters.

Aker Solutions and Principle Power awarded FEED contract for Haewoori Offshore Wind 2 & 3

Aker Solutions and Principle Power have been awarded a front-end engineering and design contract for the Haewoori Offshore Wind 2 and 3 projects, collectively amounting to 1GW

Pertamina KPI Balongan refinery inaugurates 1.51 MWp solar power plant

PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit VI (Kilang) Balongan inaugurated a 1.51 Megawatt peak Solar Power Plant (PLTS) on February 19