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Vietnam prioritises diversified power sources and grid upgrades to ensure peak demand
Vietnam's Prime Minister has called for a multi-pronged approach to guarantee sufficient electricity supply during peak periods in 2024 and beyond
Early completion of key stage in Vietnamese power grid project
Marking a significant milestone, the first bidding package for the 500kV 3-circuit line project in the Nam Dinh I - Pho Noi Thermal Power Plant section has finished erecting its poles.
Oil India aims to setup biogas plants and promote waste management in India’s North East
India’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and its parent company Oil India Limited (OIL), aim to establish eight to ten compressed biogas plants across various districts in Assam and the broader North-East region of India
Bangladesh braces for disruption in LNG supply as cyclone looms
Bangladesh is on high alert as the government has cautioned that a looming cyclone in the Bay of Bengal could severely disrupt the nation's gas supply
India’s GAIL inaugurates first 10MW green hydrogen plant
GAIL Ltd, a natural gas transmission and distribution company, has inaugurated its first green hydrogen plant in India’s Madhya Pradesh state’s Vijaipur which features a 10MW proton exchange membrane electrolyser, imported from Canada
Indonesia, ExxonMobil and KNOC plan CCS facility in offshore Asri basin
Indonesia, ExxonMobil and KNOC plan development of CCS facility in offshore Asri basin.
Vietnam races to complete crucial power line before peak demand season
Vietnam is pushing for the accelerated completion of a critical power transmission line project to meet the country's surging electricity demand
Japanese-Canadian joint venture targets fusion tech advances
Kyoto Fusioneering, a private Japanese fusion technology company, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories have launched a joint venture named Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc to develop and deploy deuterium-tritium fusion fuel cycle technologies
Indonesia-owned Pertamina NRE and Masdar forge alliance to develop renewable energy projects
Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) and Masdar signed a memorandum of understanding on May 21, to develop solar and wind power plants in Indonesia and other potential countries,
Pavilion Energy, bp Singapore agree long-term LNG supply deal to power city state
Pavilion Energy Trading & Supply and bp Singapore have finalised a decade-long agreement for the annual supply of approximately 0.8mn tonnes of LNG to Singapore
India’s Reliance Industries ties up with Norway’s Nel ASA for green hydrogen tech
Indian Reliance Industries Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Norway's Nel ASA to acquire technology for producing electrolysers, a key component in generating green hydrogen
Vietnam assures stable power supply despite rising demand
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has quelled concerns about a potential power shortage in the north, denying reports that called for a 30% reduction in electricity consumption by foreign-invested enterprises (FDI)
Thai Provincial Electricity Authority secures loan for digital transformation and infrastructure upgrade
Japan’s JERA to pump over $32bn into LNG, green projects in the next 10 years
JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, has announced plans to invest approximately JPY5 trillion over the next decade into expanding its existing renewable energy portfolio, developing new fuels and bolstering its LNG capabilities.
During heat wave India’s power demand likely to surpass monthly projection
A relentless heatwave drove India’s power demand to 234GW on May 21 2024, and is likely to surpass the government’s forecasted range of 225-235GW for the month
Cambodia sets sights on wind power with Bokor, Mondulkiri projects
Cambodia is poised to harness the power of wind energy, with plans to develop wind farms in Mondulkiri province and Bokor Mountain in Kampot, according to Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak
Laos eyes gigawatt-scale floating solar farm with feasibility study approval
Laos is taking a significant leap towards becoming a major renewable energy player in Southeast Asia with Lao government granting approval for Liankham Trading Sole Co., Ltd. to conduct a feasibility study for a colossal floating solar farm
Pakistan considers extending Chinese energy sector debt
Struggling with financial woes, Pakistan is considering a five-year extension on $15.5bn in Chinese energy sector debt amidst ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund(IMF) for a new loan
Indonesia’s Ceria Group pioneers renewable energy use in nickel processing for EV batteries
Ceria Group, a leading producer of electric vehicle battery materials, is championing renewable energy sources to power its nickel processing operations
Elon Musk champions solar power as key to solving global water crisis at World Water Forum
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, spotlighted the potential of solar power plants to solve the global water crisis during his address at the opening of the 10th World Water Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali
Indonesia targets economic growth with focus on EV industry, digitalisation, and green economy
Thailand eyes Italian cleantech startup for innovative seawater energy
Thailand is exploring a novel clean energy technology from an Italian startup company, Sizable Energy, during Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's official visit to Italy
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