AsiaElec - Asia Power

21 May 2024

Vietnam expedites energy projects to secure power supply

20 May 2024

Vietnam is accelerating the development of key energy projects to ensure a stable electricity supply in the short and long term.

State electricity company PLN completes 110 MW Jatigede hydropower plant to boost renewable energy

20 May 2024

State electricity company PT PLN has completed the construction of the 2 x 55 MW Jatigede Hydroelectric Power Plant in Sumedang Regency, West Java

Cambodia gears up for electric vehicle revolution

20 May 2024

Cambodia is poised for a significant shift towards electric vehicles with the upcoming National Policy on the Development of Electric Vehicles 2024-2030

US photovoltaic panel manufacturer SEG Solar to invest $500mn in PV manufacturing facility in Indonesia

20 May 2024

SEG Solar, a leading photovoltaic panel component manufacturer from the United States, is set to invest over $500mn to establish a factory in Batang Industrial Park, Central Java

Adaro Energy Indonesia shifts focus to green energy with $300mn investment

17 May 2024

Adaro Energy Indonesia, traditionally a coal-centric company, is boldly shifting towards renewable energy

India presents vision for renewable energy leadership at hydrogen summit

17 May 2024

Secretary of India’s Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Bhupinder Singh Bhalla speaking at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in Rotterdam presented from the podium on India’s strategic advancements in renewable energy and green hydrogen

Vietnamese manufacturers turn to rooftop solar for greener production

16 May 2024

Vietnamese manufacturers are increasingly embracing rooftop solar power as a way to "greenify" their production processes, enhance competitiveness, and contribute to national net-zero goals, according to industry experts

Oil and gas remain crucial for Indonesia's energy security amid net zero transition

16 May 2024

According to Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif, oil and gas will continue to be essential in securing Indonesia’s energy supply

Indonesia eases local content rules to attract renewable energy investments

16 May 2024

The Indonesian government has relaxed regulations on Domestic Component Level in the electricity sector to attract more investments in new renewable energy projects

Indonesia signs new oil and gas contracts to boost national energy supply

16 May 2024

The Indonesian government is intensifying efforts to explore and exploit oil and gas resources to meet national energy demands and support economic growth across various sectors

Malaysia and China on edge over South China Sea oil and gas reserves

15 May 2024

Well away from Peninsular Malaysia, off the island of Borneo around 500 kilometres to the east, gas and oil rigs are a common sight.

Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on Chinese EVs, batteries, solar cells

15 May 2024

US President Joe Biden has unveiled steep tariff hikes on an array of Chinese products, including electric vehicles, EV batteries and solar cells. This is in response to alleged Chinese unfair trade practices.

Italian energy behemoth Eni to pioneer spin-off approach for oil and gas projects in Indonesia

15 May 2024

Italian energy titan Eni is embarking on a spin-off strategy for its potential oil and gas projects. The strategy aims to fortify these ventures while intensifying its focus on low-carbon business ventures

Malaysia commits to regional energy initiatives at ASEAN Green Hydrogen Conference

14 May 2024

Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with ASEAN counterparts to advance regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, which aims to enhance energy connectivity and security across Southeast Asia

Taiwan leads Asian democracies in wind power development: Premier

14 May 2024

Taiwan is at the forefront of offshore wind power development among Asian democracies, Premier Chen Chien-jen said on May 7 during an inspection of the Miaoli offshore wind farm in the west of the country

Indonesia's state electricity company PT PLN accelerates renewable energy adoption for financial stability

14 May 2024

Indonesia's state electricity company, PT PLN, could address its financial challenges by accelerating the adoption of solar and wind energy

Renewables surpass 30% of global electricity supply

14 May 2024

Renewable energy made up over 30% of global electricity for the first time last year, driven by a rapid surge in wind and photovoltaic solar power, according to new data from climate think-tank Ember.