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TotalEnergies seeks to get Papua LNG project back on track
Supermajor TotalEnergies is renewing its push to move the delayed Papua LNG project ahead.
Thailand's Energy Ministry proposes new bill to regulate oil and LPG prices amidst concerns
Thailand's Energy Ministry is pushing for a new legislative bill aimed at tightening control over domestic oil and cooking gas prices, a move that has sparked debate among industry experts.
PLN Indonesia Power invests in solid biomass fuel production plant in Medan
PLN Indonesia Power has announced an investment in a Solid Biomass Fuel production facility in Medan, developed through its Pangkalan Susu Generation Business Unit
Indonesia's first hybrid power plant to use green hydrogen and ammonia
The Java 9 and 10 coal-fired power plants in Suralaya, Banten, are set to become Indonesia's first power plants to use green hydrogen and ammonia alongside coal in their production processes
Japan and India lead the way on Asian nuclear fusion, SMR sector expansion
British inertial fusion energy developer First Light Fusion recently hosted a delegation from the Japanese government, led by State Minister Soichiro Imaeda from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Indian energy firm secures $35.3mn credit for 250-MW solar project in Uzbekistan
Indian energy transition platform Jakson Green has secured a credit facility of $35.3mn from First Abu Dhabi Bank to build a 250-MW solar power plant and a 63-MW integrated battery energy storage system in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Vietnam proposes state-owned enterprises lead offshore wind pilot projects
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has recommended that state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including major energy firms and military-run entities, spearhead pilot projects for offshore wind power development.
Malaysia’s Petronas advances carbon capture hub with Kuantan Port Agreement
Malaysia’s state-owned energy company Petronas, through its subsidiary Petronas CCS Solutions, has entered into a land rental agreement with Kuantan Port Consortium
Singapore-based Hann-Ocean Energy wraps up successful wave energy project in China
Hann-Ocean Energy, based in Singapore, has successfully concluded its wave energy project on Shengsi Island in Zhejiang Province after conducting sea trials for two and a half years
India prioritises nuclear, coal, and pumped storage in energy strategy shift
India's government has unveiled a significant shift in its energy strategy, placing emphasis on small modular nuclear reactors, advanced coal-fired power plants, and pumped energy storage projects.
Bursa Malaysia's carbon exchange to auction first domestic carbon credits from Kuamut Rainforest project
India plans to co-fire biomass with coal in thermal power plants
Studies confirm that India’s Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) can safely co-fire 5% to 10% biomass with coal without adverse impacts
India extends coal mines self-evaluation deadline to boost participation
India's Ministry of Coal has extended the deadline for coal and lignite mines to submit self-evaluation reports for the Star Rating program for FY 2023-24
Bhutan's King and PM visit India’s Gujarat
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan began their three-day visit to India’s Western state of Gujarat
Vietnam's coal imports surge amidst power demand spike
Vietnam has witnessed a substantial surge in coal imports in the first half of 2024, reaching 33.43mn tonnes amid increased demand driven by soaring power needs and economic recovery
Thai cabinet approves freeze on electricity prices, diesel ceiling amid economic stability measures
The Thai Cabinet has greenlit a series of measures aimed at stabilising energy prices for the remainder of 2024, including freezing the electricity rate at THB4.18 per unit and capping diesel prices at THB33 per litre until October 31.
China builds melt-down proof “pebble-tech” nuclear reactor
China has built what it claims is a melt-down-proof nuclear reactor that would remove one of the main objections to building more nuclear power stations to tackle the accelerating Climate Crisis.
China's emissions of two potent climate-warming GHGs rose 78% in a decade
A recent study has revealed significant increases in the release of two highly potent greenhouse gases in China over the past decade. These gases, perfluorocarbons (PFCs), are used in the production of aluminium and semi-conductors.
Renewables generation to exceed coal next year for first time – IEA
The amount of electricity generated by renewables worldwide in 2025 is forecast to eclipse the amount generated by coal for the first time, says a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Chinese solar panel companies thriving on US soil
Chinese-owned companies will have at least 20GW of annual solar panel production capacity in the US within a year, says a Reuters analysis
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