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Renewable energy investment remains insignificant, 2025 target unlikely to be met
Investment in the renewable energy sector remains insignificant, making the target of achieving a 23% renewable energy mix by 2025 difficult to achieve
Dean of law faculty of the state university calls for expanded CCS regulations to boost economic opportunities
The Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Indonesia, Parulian Paidi Aritonang, has urged the government to broaden regulations related to carbon capture storage to seize economic opportunities, particularly in the electricity sector
India launches 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions with 67 mines on offer
India's Ministry of Coal hosted a pre-bid meeting for the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions
Malaysia aims for 45% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 amid global climate goals
Malaysia has set an ambitious target to decrease its carbon intensity relative to gross domestic product by up to 45% by 2030
Vietnam ramps up nuclear research with new 10 MW reactor project
Vietnam is embarking on an ambitious project to bolster its nuclear research capabilities with the construction of a new 10 MW research reactor.
Doosan Vina and Marubeni forge partnership for Vietnam's offshore wind industry
Doosan Vina and Marubeni have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to initiate joint studies and assess the feasibility of collaboration within Vietnam’s burgeoning offshore wind sector
India's Coal Ministry reports major surge in coal production and dispatch
India’s Ministry of Coal has announced a significant surge in coal production and dispatch for the first quarter of FY2024-2025, covering April 1 to June 30, 2024
Vinacomin secures coal supply for Vietnam's power plants in first half of 2024
Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation (Vinacomin) met its coal supply targets in the first half of 2024, ensuring sufficient fuel for the country's thermo-power plants
Vietnam opens up direct trading for rooftop solar power
Vietnam has taken a significant step towards a more diversified and competitive energy market with the introduction of a new Decree allowing direct purchase and sale (DPPA) of renewable energy.
BCGCL propels India's coal gasification project with global bid interest
State owned Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited is advancing India's first Coal Gasification Project, set to be developed in Odisha's Lakhanpur area within Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
PGN secures new domestic LNG supply from Tangguh refinery
PT PGN Tbk, as Pertamina's Gas Subholding, has secured an additional supply of liquefied natural gas from the domestic Tangguh LNG refinery in Teluk Bintuni, West Papua
MOL of Japan takes full ownership of LNG Rose Shipping for $32mn
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced its decision to acquire the full 50% stake owned by Itochu Corporation in LNG Rose Shipping. In doing so it will make the LNG carrier company a wholly owned subsidiary of MOL.
India's coal sector achieves significant production and dispatch growth in June 2024
India's coal production in June 2024 surged to 84.63mn metric tonnes
Pakistan looks to renegotiate existing LNG deals with Qatar
The government of Pakistan plans to seek Qatar's permission to sell LNG cargoes on the spot market if domestic demand decreases, a senior official from the nation’s Ministry of Energy revealed on June 28
New Indian LNG terminal builds to see increased regulation
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board of India has issued a preliminary draft with the intention of limiting control over the county’s LNG terminals.
India's power demand projected to surpass 400 GW by 2032
Speaking at a conference, India's Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal highlighted projections indicating that India's peak power demand could exceed 400 GW by the FY2031-2032
India holds consultation on new coal and lignite mining guidelines
India's Coal Ministry convened a stakeholders's consultation gathering 25 coal and lignite mining entities, including public sector undertakings (PSUs), captive as well as commercial miners, and representatives from Indian states
Taiwan could be headed for a 60% renewables and nuclear power mix
Taiwan’s energy mix should comprise a 30% renewable energy and 30% nuclear power mix, according to Pegatron Group Chairman Tung Tzu-hsien
B.Grimm Power bolsters Italian solar presence with acquisition
B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (SET: BGRIM) strengthens its commitment to renewable energy, acquiring all shares in LT09 Srl, an Italian solar power operator
Laos grapples with surge in electricity demand, crypto mining strains grid
Laos's electricity sector is struggling to keep pace with a booming domestic demand fueled in part by cryptocurrency mining.
India's domestic coal output surges slashing import reliance
India, leveraging the world's fifth-largest coal reserves, has significantly boosted its domestic coal production over the past decade, reducing its dependence on imports
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