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QatarEnergy signs long-term contract with Shell for delivery of LNG to China
QatarEnergy along with Shell have come to a long-term sales and purchase agreement for the delivery 3mn tonnes per year of LNG to China.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners seals corporate PPA for Taiwan’s Fengmiao offshore wind farm
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has signed a landmark corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for its 500-MW Fengmiao I offshore wind farm in Taiwan, marking a significant shift in the region’s energy landscape.
US imposes preliminary duties on Southeast Asian solar imports
The US Commerce Department has announced preliminary duties of up to 271% on solar imports from Southeast Asia, citing findings that these products are being sold below production costs, harming domestic manufacturers
Sri Lanka to open bids for two 500-MW wind power projects
Sri Lanka plans to invite bids for two 500-MW offshore wind power plants near Mannar and Puttalam after feasibility studies conclude in 2027.
Leader energy to power up Cambodia with 150 MW wind farm
Leader Energy, a prominent player in Southeast Asia's energy sector, is set to pioneer large-scale wind power in Cambodia.
Vietnam lawmakers give green light to nuclear power restart
Vietnam's National Assembly on November 30 approved a plan to resume the development of nuclear power, aiming to bolster the country's energy security and meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050
Canada advances nuclear collaboration with Southeast Asia
Canada is strengthening its ties with Southeast Asia in nuclear energy, leveraging its expertise to support the region's shift toward atomic energy solutions
GAIL pens charter deal for a new-build LNG carrier with K Line
GAIL has entered into a long-term charter agreement with Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) via a ship-owning firm based in Singapore for a newly built LNG vessel.
Southeast Asia’s rising energy demands and what lies ahead
As Southeast Asia continues to grow economically and urbanise at a rapid pace, the region is emerging as a key player in global energy markets
POSCO opens lithium hydroxide plant in Gwangyang, strengthening EV battery supply chain
POSCO has officially completed its second lithium hydroxide production facility at the Yulchon Industrial Complex in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province.
Malaysia targets East Coast as rare earth and clean energy hub
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has outlined an ambitious vision to transform Malaysia's east coast region into a center for large-scale industries and rare earth element (REE) production
Malaysia’s Yinson secures $59mn green loan for Peru’s landmark solar project
Malaysia-based Yinson Renewables has obtained $59mn in senior secured green financing for its Matarani Solar Project in Peru
India recognises surface hydrokinetic turbine technology to advance renewable energy goals
India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has officially recognised Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the hydro power category to foster innovation and explore alternative pathways to achieve net-zero emissions
India focuses on sustaining coal production growth
The Indian Ministry of Coal has outlined a series of initiatives aimed at sustaining and boosting coal production in India, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy informed the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament
Bangladesh unveils 10-year tax holiday for renewable energy firms
The Bangladesh government has announced comprehensive tax incentives for renewable energy companies, offering a 10-year tax holiday for businesses commencing operations between July 2025 and June 2030
Pakistan's oil imports to rise 5% in FY25
Pakistan's crude oil imports are forecast to rise by 5% in the financial year ending June 30, 2025, and by 7% for the 2025 calendar year, driven by recovering industrial production and economic expansion
Indonesia secures €1.2bn green financing from Germany’s KfW for energy transition
The Indonesian government has secured €1.2bn in green financing from Germany’s Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) to support its sustainable energy transition
Taiwan’s Synera Renewable Energy expands into South Korea with 840MW wind project
Synera Renewable Energy Group (SRE Group), a leading offshore wind developer based in Taiwan, has forged a strategic partnership with Moondo Wind Energy (MWE) to launch a joint venture (JV) aimed at advancing offshore wind power
Malaysia's Meta Bright and Tunas Manja partner to advance solar energy solutions
Meta Bright Group Bhd, a Malaysian conglomerate active in property development and renewable energy, has joined forces with retail operator Tunas Manja Sdn Bhd (TMG) to implement energy efficiency measures through rooftop solar installations
Malaysia to launch first solid-state hydrogen reactor for rural electrification in 2025
Malaysia will roll out its inaugural solid-state hydrogen reactor in the first quarter of 2025, aiming to provide sustainable electricity to underserved rural areas, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation
Coal India plans 36 new projects over five years
Coal India Limited (CIL) aims to initiate 36 coal mining projects within the next five years, the Indian Ministry of Coal said on November 27.
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to review Adani energy projects following US bribery allegations
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are reassessing energy projects linked to India’s Adani Group following US prosecutors’ indictment of chairman Gautam Adani and others for alleged bribery of Indian officials.
NTPC Green Energy shares jump on debut, valuing firm at $12bn
NTPC Green Energy, the renewable energy subsidiary of India's NTPC, saw its shares jump 11.9% on its trading debut on November 27, valuing the company at INR1.02 trillion ($12.08bn).
Excelerate Energy supplies two LNG cargoes to Bangladesh in November
US-based Excelerate Energy delivered two liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Bangladesh's state-run Petrobangla in November.
BP dishes out contracts for $7bn Tangguh LNG expansion in Indonesia
BP has awarded multi-billion contracts to Japanese engineering and construction giant JGC and a partnership between Italy’s Saipem and Jakarta-based Meindo Elang for its Tangguh LNG expansion project in Indonesia.
Swiss power producer Axpo ponders Japanese LNG investment
Axpo, a Baden-based power producer and trader, is reportedly exploring potential investments in Japan's electricity and LNG markets as the Northeast Asian country’s evolving power sector drives demand for hedging and spot LNG supply.
Deforestation in Brazil, Indonesia creates more CO2 emissions than fossil fuels
About 90% of global CO2 emissions come from fossil fuels and industrial processes such as cement making, but in some countries land-use change is a greater contributor.
Bolivia seals $1bn lithium deal with China as it eyes key role in global battery market
Shell Malaysia drives solar energy push following climate commitments
Shell Malaysia has announced a groundbreaking solar energy initiative aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Keppel advances Singapore’s energy transition with hydrogen-ready power plant
Singapore infrastructure company Keppel has installed a high-efficiency gas turbine at the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant, Singapore’s first hydrogen-compatible cogeneration facility
Analysts urge caution on Singapore’s small modular reactor plans
Singapore’s ambition to diversify its energy mix with small modular reactors (SMRs) faces skepticism from experts citing high costs, safety concerns and limited feasibility for the compact city-state,
Thai energy giant PTT setup carbon reduction efforts
Thai energy giant PTT Plc is accelerating its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by adopting carbon capture technology and exploring hydrogen usage,
Amara Raja Infra launches India's first green hydrogen station at Leh
Amara Raja Infra has launched India’s first green hydrogen refuelling station in Leh, Ladakh, the company announced on November 25
ADB extends $200mn loan to Sri Lanka for power projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200mn loan to upgrade Sri Lanka’s power sector infrastructure, aiming to enhance the reliability of transmission and distribution networks while supporting greater integration of renewable energy.
India’s commercial coal mines achieve record single-day dispatch of 0.617mn tonnes
India’s Ministry of Coal has announced a significant milestone in the country’s energy self-sufficiency efforts, with commercial coal mines recording their highest-ever single-day dispatch of 0.617mn tonnes on November 24.
Woodside’s Pluto LNG plant shut down due to fault in control system
Australia’s Woodside Energy shut down the company’s Pluto LNG facility on November 25 because of a fault in the plant’s control system.
Indonesia’s former foreign minister Retno Marsudi joins Gurin Energy as non-executive director
Retno Marsudi, Indonesia’s foreign minister from 2014 to 2024, has been appointed as a non-executive director at Gurin Energy, a Singapore-based renewable energy company
Philux Global Energy partners with Koastal Eco to boost renewable energy in Malaysia
Philux Global Energy, a subsidiary of Philux Global Group Inc., has signed an agreement with Koastal Eco Industries (KEI), a Malaysian company, to distribute its advanced geomagnetic energy solutions in Malaysia
Meralco's strategic push for low-carbon energy faces regulatory hurdles
Meralco, the Philippines' largest power distributor, is keenly monitoring the progress of Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. as it seeks approval from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its micromodular nuclear reactors.
SJVN to develop renewable energy projects in India's Rajasthan
Mumbai-listed SJVN has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan state government to develop renewable energy projects in the state, according to a filing with the stock exchange.
Hitachi Energy-BHEL consortium bags HVDC project for Gujarat-Maharashtra link
Power Grid Corporation has awarded a consortium of Hitachi Energy India and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) the contract to design and execute a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link to transmit renewable energy from Gujarat to Maharashtra.
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