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Mongolia’s 8M24 coal exports to China climb 32% y/y

Laos, China collaborate on clean energy development

Laos and China have strengthened their energy partnership with a new concession agreement for the construction of Phase I of a 1,000 MW solar farm in Xay and Namor districts, Oudomxay province.

Russia, Bangladesh navigate stresses over nuclear power plant loan payments

Russia has demanded that Bangladesh pay over $630mn to settle accrued interest payments for a loan used to fund the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

Pakistan seeks Hong Kong investment in CPEC

Pakistan’s Ambassador Khalil Hashmi attended the ninth Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, where he advocated for deeper cooperation between Pakistan and Hong Kong, focusing on investments in key sectors

Sumitomo Corporation forms renewable energy joint venture in India

Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and New Delhi-based AMPIN Energy Transition Private Limited have formed a holding company, AMPIN C&I Power Private Limited, to advance the renewable energy sector in India.

Tata Power, Tata Motors to establish 200 charging stations for electric commercial vehicles in India

Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors to establish 200 fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles in major cities across India.

AsiaElec: South Korea approves new nuclear reactors after long delay

South Korea approves new nuclear reactors after long delay

South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has granted a long-awaited construction permit for two new nuclear reactors on the country’s east coast.

India to be exclusive partner for European Hydrogen Week 2024

India will serve as the exclusive partner for European Hydrogen Week in November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced on September 12 during the second day of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen.

Walton partners with Huawei to produce lithium batteries in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi tech conglomerate Walton has joined forces with Chinese technology giant Huawei to locally produce lithium batteries.

Bangladesh's interim government to scrutinise Adani power deal

The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, plans to scrutinise Indian businesses, including the Adani Group, which exports power from its Jharkhand unit under a 2017 agreement.

Saatvik Solar completes 70.2MW solar module delivery to SJVN’s Punjab project

Saatvik Solar, an Indian solar module manufacturer, has supplied 70.2MW of high-efficiency Mono PERC 545Wp solar PV modules to the state-owned hydropower company, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), for its renewable energy project in Punjab.

Bangladesh anticipates lower electricity prices with growth in renewable energy

Electricity and energy prices in Bangladesh are expected to fall in the future as renewable energy production increases, according to Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.

Indonesia's Adaro Energy to spin off $2.45bn coal unit

PT Adaro Energy Indonesia is preparing to divest a coal mining subsidiary valued at $2.45bn as part of its strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

Food seasoning company Ajinomoto Indonesia adopts renewable energy to cut carbon emissions

PT Ajinomoto Indonesia, a leading food seasonings manufacturer, has committed to using 219,000 Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) annually from PT PLN, equivalent to 219 GWh, to power its factories in East and West Java,

Indonesia boosts solar power skills with new operator training initiative

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), in partnership with UNDP ACCESS, has introduced a specialised training and certification programme to enhance skills in Solar Power Plant (PLTS) maintenance

Hard to make and inefficient to use, hydrogen won’t save the climate

The numbers simply don't add up. It is predicted that 390mn tonnes of hydrogen will be required annually worldwide by 2050 but today a total of about 2.5mn tonnes is being produced worldwide and investors are shying away from the business.

Singapore to mandate energy efficiency upgrades for high-consumption buildings

Singapore will soon require around 100 energy-intensive buildings to undergo audits and implement energy efficiency improvements under a new regime aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the country's built environment.

Rising demand for sustainable aviation fuel puts pressure on biodiesel, vegetable oil markets

The growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is poised to reshape the global biodiesel and vegetable oil markets, according to industry expert Thomas Mielke.

Gensol Engineering, Matrix Gas secure green hydrogen valley project in India

Gensol Engineering Limited, in partnership with Matrix Gas & Renewables, has been awarded the contract to establish a green hydrogen valley in Pune, Maharashtra, as per a stock exchange filing by Gensol on September 11.

India aims to become global hub for green hydrogen, says PM Modi

India is positioning itself as a global leader in green hydrogen production, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on September 11 during the inauguration of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) in Delhi.

China's Envision to invest $1bn in Spain for green hydrogen industrial park

Envision Energy and partners will invest $1bn in Spain to make electrolysers and other green hydrogen equipment. The agreement, announced on September 10, has been signed with the Spanish government and financial leaders.

Santos signs LNG supply deal with Glencore

Australian energy firm Santos has sealed an LNG supply deal with commodity trader Glencore.

China’s Sinopec begins operations at Huaying LNG import terminal

China’s state-run Sinopec has commenced operations at the firm’s first LNG import terminal in Chaozhou, southern Guangdong Province.

IAEA endorses Japan’s soil recycling plan for Fukushima cleanup

Japan's strategy for recycling soil from Fukushima Prefecture, which was excavated during the aftermath of the 2011 nuclear disaster, aligns with international safety standards, according to a report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency

Petronas engages in ongoing talks over Sarawak natural gas distribution

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has affirmed that it remains in active discussions with Sarawak authorities, the federal government, and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) to find a mutually agreeable solution on the matter of natural gas distribution

India's Tata Power surpasses 100,000 home EV charger installations

Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power companies and a leading EV charging solutions provider, announced on September 9 that it had surpassed the installation of 100,000 home EV chargers nationwide.

Indian coal output down 7.5% in August

India’s coal production in August totalled 62.67mn tonnes, a 7.5% decrease year-on-year (y/y), according to a September 10 announcement by the Indian Ministry of Coal.

Tata Power unit begins production at 2 GW solar cell plant in India’s Tamil Nadu

TP Solar Ltd., a unit of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) and a solar cell and module manufacturer, has commenced production at its 2 GW solar cell line in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

Abu Dhabi signs key LNG, energy deals with India

Abu Dhabi has secured significant agreements with India during Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the South Asian country, including a deal to supply LNG.

SAI investor eyes renewable energy sector in Cambodia 

Angkor International Airport Investment, an affiliate of China's Yunnan Investment Holdings Ltd., has announced plans to invest in Cambodia's renewable sector.

Indonesia to establish nuclear energy programme implementation organisation as part of nuclear strategy

Indonesia is set to launch the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementation Organisation (NEPIO) this year, a pivotal step in the nation's nuclear energy strategy, which includes plans for domestic uranium production.

Suzlon wins India’s largest wind energy order

Pune-based Suzlon Group, a renewable energy solutions provider, has secured India’s largest wind energy order, totalling 1.17 GW, from NTPC Green Energy Limited, the renewables arm of state-owned energy conglomerate NTPC Limited.

Japan's offshore wind power potential hinges on accurate wind data

Japan's ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by harnessing offshore wind power faces a critical challenge: the accuracy of wind data.

India's IREDA signs MoU for 900 MW Upper Karnali hydropower project in Nepal

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SJVN Ltd., GMR Energy Ltd., and their associated companies for the development and implementation of the 900 MW Upper Karnali project.

India's peak power demand drops to 216.9 GW in August amid higher rainfall

India’s peak power demand dropped to 216.9 GW in August against 240.5 GW in the same month of last year.