AsiaElec - Asia Power
Pakistan asks Qatar to reschedule LNG cargoes to 2026
Pakistan has formally requested QatarEnergy to reschedule delivery of five LNG cargoes from 2025 to 2026 as the Asian country is experiencing a dip in demand for regasified LNG.
Solex Energy, State Bank of India to finance solar projects across India
Solex Energy has joined forces with the State Bank of India (SBI) to offer financing options for solar projects across India, Solex announced on October 26.
NTPC, Indian Army to establish solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Ladakh
Indian state-owned power company NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh, the government of India announced on October 25.
TeaM Energy hands over Sual coal plant to the Philippine government
TeaM Energy Corp. has officially transferred the 1,200-MW Sual Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant (CFTPP) to the Philippine government, marking a significant milestone in the energy sector.
GAIL, Verbio to develop bio-CNG projects in India
GAIL, a state-owned gas company, and Verbio India, a subsidiary of the German biofuels firm Verbio, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop agricultural residue-based compressed biogas (CBG) or bio-CNG plants in India.
India eyes small modular reactors to boost clean energy transition
The government’s strategy has identified the role of nuclear power in the overall energy mix and new technologies such as small nuclear reactors (SMRs) to make the clean energy transition.
Pakistan seeks to strengthen energy cooperation with China
NLC India signs energy joint venture agreements with Rajasthan
Indian government-owned NLC India has entered into joint venture agreements for formation of two joint ventures with Rajasthan state government-owned Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL).
Power generation in Pakistan in September down 6%
Power generation in Pakistan in September stood at 12,487 GWh (17,343 MW), marking a 6% year-on-year (y/y) decline.
Sembcorp and PT PLN Indonesia partner on Southeast Asia's largest green hydrogen project
Sembcorp Industries, via its subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities, has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia, a subsidiary of PT PLN (Persero), to establish a green hydrogen production facility in Sumatra.
Vietnam sets EVN as sole buyer for surplus rooftop solar
Vietnam's government has rolled out a new policy draft for rooftop solar energy, making state-owned Vietnam Electricity (EVN) the sole buyer of surplus electricity generated from grid-connected installations
Petronas and Japanese consortium advance carbon capture project in Malaysia
A carbon capture and storage (CCS) project by Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and its international partners is moving forward, with a consortium of Japanese companies securing the engineering design contract.
JSW Energy signs solar PPA with Solar Energy Corporation of India
JSW Renew Energy Eleven Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) for a 700-MW solar power project.
Utility bills take precedence as Japan eyes nuclear policy shift
BRICS boosts nuclear energy collaboration among member nations
Top executives from BRICS+ nuclear enterprises have launched an Atomic Energy Platform, with the goal of advancing best practices and cutting-edge nuclear technologies for peaceful applications within member nations.
Adani Green Energy reports 39% jump in Q2FY25 profit
Adani Green Energy, India's leading renewable energy company, reported a net profit of INR5.15bn ($61mn) for the quarter ending September 2024 (Q2FY25), marking a 39% year-on-year (y/y) increase.
Citicore partners with Levanta to ignite wind energy in the Philippines
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has announced a significant collaboration with Levanta Renewables, a prominent player in Southeast Asia's renewable energy sector backed by Actis
Samart Group ventures into green tech and carbon credits
Samart Group is expanding into green tech energy and carbon credit businesses to capitalise on these global megatrends
Singaporean investment company Temasek shifts focus to sustainable investments
Temasek, Singapore's state investment company, is prioritising businesses with robust decarbonisation strategies and sustainable practices as part of its long-term growth strategy.
ADB approves $241.3mn loan to improve power distribution system in India's West Bengal
Singapore greenlights solar power imports from Australia
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) has granted conditional approval for Sun Cable’s proposal to import 1.75GW of low-carbon electricity from Australia
Colombo secures $30mn ADB grant for hydroelectric project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30mn grant to Sri Lanka to complete the Moragolla hydroelectric project and further develop renewable energy initiatives.
Global electricity demand is surging faster than expected, warns IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that global electricity demand is surging faster than expected and that keeping climate change in check may thus become harder.
DH Ceylon Energy to develop 110-MW solar power project in Sri Lanka
DH Ceylon Energy, the subsidiary of Ceylon Energy and DH Energy (SG) Pte. Ltd Singapore, has signed a 110-MW solar power project in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Energy said last week.
Japan’s KEPCO to bring down the curtain on two oil-fired units by mid-2025
Kansai Electric Power (KEPCO), a Japanese utility firm, has announced plans to decommission its ageing oil-fired No.1 and No.2 units at the Ako Power Complex.
Vietnam to revisit nuclear power plans amid energy security concerns
Vietnam will amend its national power development plan to include nuclear energy and hydrogen as potential options, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien announced on October 21
Gensol Engineering, Matrix Gas & Renewables to develop India's first green steel facility
Gensol Engineering, a renewable energy EPC company, has partnered with Matrix Gas & Renewables to establish India’s first and largest green steel production facility, the company announced on October 21
IREDA talks about role of renewable energy in India’s journey towards net-zero power sector
Pradip Kumar Das, chairman and managing director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), on October 21 talked about the critical role of renewable energy in India’s journey towards a net-zero power sector.
Taiwan taps into geothermal potential with first deep well drilling
Taiwan's CPC Corp. in partnership with Academia Sinica, has embarked on an ambitious project to drill the country's first deep geothermal well in Yilan County's Yuanshan Township.
Follow us online