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VTTI plans investment in Asian LNG terminals
Bloomberg reported last week that VTTI BV CEO Guy Moeyens said there was a huge scope for new terminals in Asia. “There is a lot of potential in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Philippines,” he said.
Santos signs mid-term LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies Gas & Power Asia
Australian energy giant Santos has come to an agreement with supermajor TotalEnergies on a mid-term LNG supply deal.
Adani Total Gas launches green hydrogen in natural gas blending project in India
Adani Total Gas announced the commissioning of its hydrogen blending system at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on October 4.
Nepal to supply power to Bangladesh via India
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have signed a trilateral agreement to export 40 MW of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh via India’s power grid.
GAIL, AM Green to develop green energy projects in India
Indian gas company GAIL (India) Limited and Hyderabad-based energy transition solutions provider AM Green (AMG) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop sustainable energy solutions in India, the companies announced on October 4.
Singapore eyes role in global nuclear fusion push
As Singaporean firms explore solutions to key challenges in nuclear fusion, Britain is seeking research and commercial partnerships with local organisations to bolster its own fusion energy initiatives
Pakistan to set up 1.2-GW solar power plant
The government of Pakistan has decided to set up a 1.2-GW solar power plant in the public sector as part of efforts to boost the share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix.
Japanese firms call for methane abatement in LNG supply chain
A group of 22 utilities and trading houses in Japan have joined an alliance aiming to leverage their buying power and put pressure on LNG suppliers to reduce methane emissions in their supply chains.
Indian PM Modi inaugurates compressed biogas plant in Jharkhand
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2 inaugurated GAIL (India) Limited's compressed biogas (CBG) plant in Ranchi, the capital of the state of Jharkhand.
Coal output from captive and commercial coal blocks in India up 32% in September
Coal production from captive and commercial coal blocks in India during the first half of FY2024-25 (April-September) stood at 79.72mn tonnes, up 32% year-over-year (y/y), the Ministry of Coal reported on October 3.
Reliance Group to develop hydro, solar power projects in Bhutan
Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Group has signed a deal with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI), the commercial and investment arm of the Bhutanese government, to develop solar and hydroelectric projects in Bhutan, the company announced this week.
Kundan Green Energy starts hydropower plant in India's Himachal Pradesh
New Delhi-based Kundan Green Energy on October 3 announced the start of commercial operations at its hydropower plant at Luni in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Vietnam seeks to complete transmission line for electricity imports from Laos
Vietnam is intensifying efforts to complete the 220kV Nam Sum-NNong Cong transmission line project by October to facilitate electricity imports from Laos and meet rising demand in northern provinces
Bến Tre province aims to boost renewable energy development
Developing wind power projects will be a key driver for Bến Tre Province's socioeconomic development, according to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình
Taiwan’s industrial electricity rates set to soar amid financial turmoil
Beginning October 16, industrial electricity rates in Taiwan will rise by an average of 12.5%, following significant financial losses at the state-run Taiwan Power Company (Taipower).
Patrizia and Mitsui make solar waves in the Philippines
Investment management firm Patrizia, in collaboration with Mitsui & Co, is making a significant entrance into the Philippine solar photovoltaic (PV) market through binding agreements to acquire a stake in BEI
Pakistan's petroleum products offtake jumps 20% in September
Sales of total petroleum products in Pakistan reached 1.27mn tonnes in September, marking a 20% year-on-year (y/y) increase.
Indian coal production up 2.5% in September
Indian coal production during the month of September was 68.94mn tonnes, up 2.5% from September 2023 output of 67.26mn tonnes, the country’s Ministry of Coal said this week.
South Korea's nuclear dilemma: energy crisis looms amid shutdowns
As South Korea grapples with the implications of a phased nuclear power reduction, concerns over future energy security are intensifying.
Japan’s new prime minister vows to ramp up renewable energy production
Japan will increase its renewable energy production as much as possible, the country’s newly appointed Industry Minister, Yoji Muto, declared on October 2.
SEG Solar breaks ground on Indonesia’s biggest photovoltaic industrial park
US photovoltaic module manufacturer SEG Solar began construction of its integrated photovoltaic industrial park in Batang, Indonesia.
Biomass or bust: the controversial rise of woody energy in Asia
In the past decade, Japan and South Korea have significantly expanded their reliance on woody biomass for energy, with projections indicating that Japan's capacity will reach 3.8 GW and South Korea’s 1.46 GW by 2026.
Australia places faith in gas and CCS
The Future Gas Strategy is pragmatic, recognising that role that natural gas will play throughout the energy transition, and stressing the need for carbon capture and storage (CCS) to abate its emissions.
OPAL research reactor in Australia restarts after major upgrade
Australia’s only nuclear reactor, the OPAL multi-purpose research reactor, has officially resumed operations after a planned shutdown lasting several months, during which essential maintenance and upgrades were undertaken.
Data centre surge in Singapore reflected in increased imports of LNG
Singapore is set to experience a short-term rise in demand for LNG, in part driven by the recent artificial intelligence boom and the resulting expansion of data centres
New Delhi to snub gas from sanctioned Russian Arctic project
The Indian oil secretary has said New Delhi will not make any LNG purchases from the sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 project.
Chinese deal with ExxonMobil sees new LNG terminal in Guangdong open its doors
China’s Guangdong Energy Group is to start full operations this week at the nation’s latest LNG terminal.
Japanese LNG inventories fall to five-month low amid heatwave
Japan’s storage facilities of LNG have been decimated as hotter-than-usual weather has led the East Asian country to expend a significant amount of LNG from its caverns.
TotalEnergies signs seven-year LNG supply deal with South Korea’s Hyundai Chemical
French supermajor TotalEnergies has revealed that it has signed a heads of agreement with South Korea’s Hyundai Chemical that will see the French firm supply 200,000 tonnes per year of LNG for a seven-year period.
South Korea and Slovakia forge strategic energy alliance amid nuclear ambitions
In a significant diplomatic move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced an elevation of bilateral relations during Fico’s three-day official visit to South Korea.
Tata Power plans $14.5bn investment in Indian state of Rajasthan
Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, announced on September 30 the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Rajasthan to invest approximately ₹1.2 trillion ($14.5bn) in the state.
Senvion India secures wind turbine order from Continuum Green Energy
Senvion India, a wind turbine manufacturer, has announced a new order from Continuum Green Energy for 50 of its recently launched 4.2M160 wind turbine generators.
Megha Engineering to develop 4-GW pumped storage projects in Maharashtra
Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government's Department of Water Resources to develop two pumped storage projects with a total capacity of 4 GW.
US weighs new tariffs on Southeast Asia’s solar panels amid domestic manufacturing push
The US Commerce Department is expected to announce new tariffs this week on solar panels from four Southeast Asian countries, in response to claims by American manufacturers that these imports are unfairly subsidised and harming domestic production.
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