AsiaElec - Asia Power

25 June 2024

Putin makes nuclear power offer to Vietnam

24 June 2024

During the visit of President Vladimir Putin to Hanoi Russia offered to help Vietnam develop nuclear power plants, RIA Novosti reports citing Alexei Likhachev, the head of the state nuclear power agency and contractor Rosatom.

Vietnam, Russia discuss nuclear energy cooperation and science centre

24 June 2024

Vietnam and Russia have taken a step forward in potential nuclear energy collaboration, signing a memorandum outlining the development of a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology in Vietnam.

State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina NRE targets 6 GW of clean energy by 2029

24 June 2024

Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a division of the state-owned energy giant Pertamina, aims to achieve an installed capacity of 6 GW of clean energy power plants by 2029

Singapore enhances energy management system for sustainable energy future

21 June 2024

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore has unveiled its upgraded Energy Management System, featuring advanced tools and capabilities aimed at enhancing the monitoring and control of Singapore’s electricity transmission network

Indonesia plans commercial nuclear power plant by 2030-2034

21 June 2024

The National Research and Innovation Agency announced that Indonesia is set to test and operate its first commercial nuclear power plant between 2030 and 2034

Norway-Singapore partnership boosts green maritime technologies

21 June 2024

A new partnership between Singaporean and Norwegian companies launched with a four-day business visit from Singapore to Norway earlier this month

Looming heatwave threatens Vietnam's inflation goals

21 June 2024

Vietnam's inflation target for 2024 faces renewed pressure due to a surge in electricity consumption driven by scorching summer weather

Laos inks hydropower deal to boost clean energy exports

21 June 2024

The Lao government signed a concession agreement Wednesday for a 124MW hydropower project, advancing its ambitions to become a clean energy exporter in Southeast Asia.

2025 electricity subsidy policy to focus on poor and vulnerable households

21 June 2024

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif emphasised that the 2025 electricity subsidy policy will be targeted and prioritise poor and vulnerable households

Delta offshore pushes forward with $4bn Vietnam LNG project

21 June 2024

US-based Delta Offshore Energy remains committed to its ambitious $4bn LNG-to-power project in Vietnam's Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, despite encountering challenges

Thailand emerges as solar powerhouse in ford's global sustainability push

21 June 2024

Ford Motor Company's ambitious goal of sourcing 100% carbon-free electricity for global manufacturing by 2035 is gaining significant momentum, with Thailand playing a leading role

Bangladesh secures approval for hydropower agreement with Nepal and India

20 June 2024

Bangladesh has secured approval from its Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase to import 40MW of hydroelectric power from Nepal

Vietnam's PTSC rides offshore wind boom despite profit downturn

20 June 2024

Vietnam Petroleum Technical Services Joint Stock Corporation (PVS) is experiencing a surge in offshore wind farm construction, even as it forecasts lower profits for 2024

Vietnam and Russia strengthen nuclear cooperation amid strategic partnership

20 June 2024

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam reaffirmed the nation's commitment to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia during a recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Vietnam's path to net zero: optimising costs for a sustainable future

20 June 2024

A comprehensive report titled "Vietnam Energy Outlook - Road to Zero Net Emissions", outlines a strategic scenario for Vietnam to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

Indonesia continues with Kayan Cascade hydropower project despite partners leaving

20 June 2024

Kayan Cascade hydropower project in Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan, is making steady progress despite encountering significant obstacles, such as the recent withdrawal of key international partners PowerChina and Sumitomo

Seoul on the hunt for subsurface nuclear research facility

20 June 2024

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Radioactive Waste Agency have issued a call for proposals to identify potential sites for an underground laboratory dedicated to high-level radioactive waste disposal

Australian opposition leaders reveal nuclear plans

20 June 2024

The leaders of Australia's opposition have unveiled plans to introduce nuclear energy across the country, identifying seven locations for potential nuclear power plant sites.

Thailand approves new hydropower plants despite drought concerns

19 June 2024

The Thai cabinet has greenlit the construction of four new hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 6.75 MW.

Amidst ongoing heatwave India’s power demand continues to surge

19 June 2024

India's peak power demand surged to a record high of 250 GW, as the country grappled with a prolonged heatwave

Pakistan to hold off on LNG spot buys until winter

19 June 2024

Pakistan is set to refrain from purchasing LNG cargoes on the spot market until at least the beginning of November due to oversupply and high prices.

Indonesia and Finland forge stronger ties in trade, education, and energy

19 June 2024

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi recently met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Finland to discuss five pivotal areas of collaboration: trade and investment, education, energy, smart cities

Solar panel rollout by 2030 will be less than half the potential supply, says Ember

18 June 2024

Deployment rates for solar panels across the world are lagging behind the boom in global manufacturing capacity, says the think-tank Ember Climate in a new report.

Indonesia seeks China's aid in reducing pollution and boosting solar power investment

18 June 2024

Amid severe pollution challenges, Indonesia is reaching out to China for technical assistance and investments in the solar power industry to improve air quality and move towards greener energy solutions

Solar power giants producing more power than Big Oil, says Bloomberg columnist

18 June 2024

Solar power giants are producing more energy than Big Oil, says a new analysis by a Bloomberg columnist.

Chinese firms dominate solar PV module manufacturer rankings, says Wood Mackenzie

18 June 2024

Nine out of the top 12 manufacturers in Wood Mackenzie’s new global solar PV module manufacturer rankings are Chinese, according to a new report.