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Japan’s volume of LNG handled rises 1% in fiscal year
Japanese companies have increased by 1% the volume of LNG handled in the fiscal 2023/24 year on the back of rising external trade.
Meralco teams up with France for nuclear power push in the Philippines
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) is exploring the possibility of a major leap into nuclear power, announcing plans to collaborate with the French government on a feasibility study for a potential 1,200-megawatt conventional nuclear plant.
Indonesia secures $1.3bn green funding for clean energy development at COP29
Indonesia has secured IDR20.18 trillion ($1.3bn) in green funding to support clean energy development, announced during the UN Climate Summit (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan
PPL announces gas discovery in Pakistan's Sindh
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery in the Shah Bandar Block, located in Sujawal, Sindh.
India to set up renewable energy task force
Indian Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced last week that the Indian government will establish a dedicated task force to achieve the target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
India to drive 25% of global energy demand growth, says minister
India is projected to account for 25% of the global increase in energy consumption over the next two decades, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated on November 15 at an industry event.
Singapore to reach peak emissions in 2028
Singapore has set a timeline to reach peak greenhouse gas emissions of 64.43mn tonnes (Mt) in 2028, according to its first biennial transparency report submitted to the United Nations on November 11, coinciding with the COP29 climate conference.
Indonesia mulls reforming electricity subsidies to prevent losses
ndonesia may be losing up to IDR1.2 trillion ($75.5mn) each month due to misallocated electricity subsidies, according to the National Strategy for Corruption Prevention (Stranas PK).
SRE takes bold step forward with 800 MW offshore wind project in Taiwan
Synera Renewable Energy Group (SRE Group) has formally submitted the administrative contract for the 800 MW Formosa 6 offshore wind project to Taiwan's Energy Administration.
Indonesia gains US support to accelerate small nuclear reactor project
President Prabowo Subianto has garnered US President Joe Biden's backing to advance a feasibility study for developing a small modular nuclear reactor in Indonesia.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast gearing up to enter India
VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is gearing up to enter the Indian market.
Pakistan seeks ADB support to strengthen power distribution companies before privatisation
Pakistan's Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Leghari, has underscored the importance of securing investments from development partners to boost the operational capacity of power distribution companies (discos) before their privatisation.
Thailand takes first steps toward nuclear power
NTPC Green Energy aims for a valuation of up to $10.8bn
NTPC Green Energy has set its IPO price range, aiming for a valuation of up to $10.8bn, making it India’s third-largest IPO of the year.
Coal imports in India for blending purposes in power generation down 8.5% in April-September
Coal imports in India for blending purposes in power generation fell to 9.79mn tonnes, down from 10.70mn tonnes last year, reflecting an 8.5% decline.
INOX Wind secures 87-MW wind turbine order in India
Inox Wind Limited (IWL) on November 12 announced it had won an 87 MW order from Continuum Green Energy, a leading company in the renewables sector.
BHEL wins bid for NTPC’s 3x800-MW Telangana Stage-II thermal plant
Indian state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a contract from NTPC for the main plant package of the 3x800 MW Telangana Stage-II supercritical thermal power plant, the company announced on November 12.
Indonesia's PLN partners with Huawei and SDIC Power to advance renewable energy
Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, PLN, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Huawei and SDIC Power to support the country’s journey toward energy independence and renewable energy development.
Japan’s bold leap towards fusion power with FAST project launch
Japan’s nuclear revival: Shimane plant's reactor set for restart after 12-year hiatus
Chugoku Electric Power Company has announced plans to restart Unit 2 at its Shimane nuclear power plant on 7 December, marking a significant step in Japan's ongoing nuclear revival.
Vietnam PM urges nuclear power reactivation to secure energy supply
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised the importance of reactivating nuclear power, accelerating public investment, and developing high-quality human resources to sustain the country's economic growth and meet increasing energy demand
China’s Trina to sell just-opened Texas solar factory
Chinese solar giant Trina Solar Co confirms it is selling a new Texas panel factory just days after it opened.
Reliance Industries to invest $7.7bn in bio-CNG projects in India's Andhra Pradesh
Mumbai-based Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is likely to invest INR650bn ($7.7bn) to establish 500 compressed biogas (CBG) or bio-CNG plants in Andhra Pradesh over the next five years.
India aims to be an oil refining hub, minister says
India is expected to rely on fossil fuels until at least 2040 and is positioning itself as a refining hub, India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
India's renewable energy capacity jumps 13.5% in the past year
India's renewable energy capacity saw a significant boost, increasing by 24.2 GW or 13.5% over the past year to reach 203.18 GW in October 2024, up from 178.98 GW in October 2023, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) reported.
Pakistan begins consultation on New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30
The Pakistani government has initiated consultations on the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, which aims to transform the nation’s transportation sector to reduce carbon emissions
Toyo Engineering India to increase New Delhi’s LNG import capacity at Dahej, with completion scheduled for 2027
Toyo Engineering India, the Indian arm of Japan’s Toyo Engineering Corp., has secured an order from India’s Petronet LNG Ltd to build the topside facilities for a third jetty at the LNG receiving terminal in Dahej, Gujarat.
Bangladesh interim government takes steps to ease gas problems
The interim government in Bangladesh, led by Nobel Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, is taking steps to address the numerous problems faced by the country’s energy industry.
BIMSTEC Energy Centre to come up at India's Bengaluru
India and the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Secretariat have formalised an agreement to establish the BIMSTEC Energy Centre (BEC) in Bengaluru, according to a November 11 announcement.
Indonesia's PT Bakrie & Brothers partners Chinese company for floating solar and wind projects
Indonesian private manufacturing firm PT Bakrie & Brothers (BNBR) has partnered with Envision Energy International Ltd. to establish floating solar and wind power facilities, advancing Indonesia’s emissions reduction goals and 2060 net-zero target.
Tata Power to supply renewable power to Noida International Airport
Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has entered a strategic partnership with Noida International Airport (NIA) to promote renewable energy integration, the company announced last week.
Saatvik Solar to deliver PV modules to G2H Solar across India
Saatvik Solar has penned an agreement with G2H Solar to deliver 200 MW of Mono Perc Bifacial Half Cut solar PV modules, rated at 540/550 Wp, for multiple solar power projects in India, the company announced on November 11.
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