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Australia unveils national renewable energy priority list, fast-tracks key projects
The Australian government has introduced its first-ever National Renewable Energy Priority List, featuring plans for an additional 16GW of renewable energy capacity and 6GW of energy storage
Indonesia launches $1.5bn LNG initiative to replace diesel in power plants
After a decade of delays, Indonesia is moving forward with a $1.5bn initiative to introduce small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution across its islands, aiming to replace diesel in numerous power plants.
Coal India partners with IIT Hyderabad to advance clean coal tech
Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) to establish the Centre of Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero (CLEANZ) in Hyderabad.
Tata Power Renewable Energy to develop 7,000 MW of renewable energy projects in India's Andhra state
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Mumbai-based Tata Power Company Limited, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Andhra Pradesh to develop renewable energy projects in the state
Taiwan's 2025 renewable energy feed-in tariffs finalised
Taiwan has finalised the 2025 Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) and associated calculation formulas, confirming that the official rates will remain as initially proposed.
INTERVIEW: Mumbai-based solar EPC company Ohms Energy expects 50-60% y/y growth over three years
The company has many projects in the pipeline, under different models and is also very active in the residential space where it has executed solar EPC projects for large housing societies.
Sri Lanka plans floating solar, nuclear power projects
Sri Lanka has announced plans to boost its clean energy sector by developing floating solar power plants and nuclear projects
Brookfield Asset Management sells 1.6 GW of renewable assets in India to Gentari
Multinational investment firm Brookfield Asset Management on March 5 announced the sale of a 1.6 GW portfolio of solar and wind assets in India to Gentari
Pakistani industrial sector faces high electricity costs
Pakistan’s industrial sector faces high electricity costs, nearly double that of major economies like China, India and the United States
Vietnam’s HCMC starts construction of $140mn waste-to-energy plant
Ho Chi Minh City has begun construction on a $140mn waste-to-energy plant in Cu Chi district, aiming to modernise waste management and boost renewable energy production, officials said on March 4.
Pakistani mobile operator Jazz to use Huawei solar technology at 1,000 sites
Nasdaq-listed digital operator VEON announced on March 5 the agreement between Jazz, its digital mobile operator in Pakistan, and Chinese firm Huawei to deploy solar power in Jazz’s 1,000 sites across Pakistan.
Indonesia eyes sugar palm expansion for energy and food security
Indonesia is advancing plans to cultivate sugar palm across 1.2mn hectares to bolster energy and food security
Hiroshima court rejects bid to shut down Ikata reactor
A Hiroshima court has rejected a legal challenge aiming to halt operations at the No. 3 reactor of Shikoku Electric Power’s Ikata nuclear facility in Ehime Prefecture.
Vitol secures 10-year LNG supply deal with the Philippines
Vitol, a leading global energy trader, has signed a decade-long agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Philippines, commencing in 2025.
Malaysia considers expanding solar farms on lakes and mining sites
Malaysia is examining the potential of developing solar farms on natural lakes and disused mining sites as part of its renewable energy strategy,
Sumatra's largest floating solar power project moves forward amid controversy
Following the success of the 192 MWp floating solar power plant in the Cirata Reservoir, West Java, the government is now focusing on constructing another floating solar facility on Lake Singkarak, West Sumatra.
Pakistan faces gas shortages, load-shedding during Ramadan
Gas shortages in Pakistan are expected to lead to rounds of load-shedding, potentially disrupting Ramadan celebrations. The prime minister has directed gas companies to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
Inpex says demand exceeds output for Abadi LNG project
Japan’s largest oil and gas developer Inpex says demand among potential buyers exceeds current output for its Indonesian Abadi LNG project.
Indonesia weighs green electricity exports to Singapore, weighing in reciprocal benefit demands
Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has withheld approval for green electricity exports to Singapore, demanding reciprocal benefits before granting permits
South Korea’s LS secures $25mn aluminium cable deal for US solar projects
LS Cable & System, along with its Vietnam-based subsidiary LS Eco Energy, has signed an agreement to supply aluminium electricity cables worth $25mn to a solar power infrastructure firm in the United States.
Emerging issues in the Bangladesh renewable energy and power sector
Only about 4% of Bangladesh's 28,000 MW of installed capacity is renewable energy sources.
Coal production in India from captive and commercial mines up 33% in current FY2025
The Indian government on March 5 reported in a press release that total coal production in the country from captive and commercial mines for the ongoing financial year 2024-25 has reached 167.36mn as of February 2025
Indonesia and Japan strengthen ties in startups and green industry
Japanese private sector representatives presented decarbonisation projects for industrial zones, while their Indonesian counterparts outlined policies for mineral processing to advance renewable energy.
South Korea passes law on high-level radioactive waste management
South Korea’s National Assembly has approved a law mandating the establishment of temporary storage sites for high-level radioactive waste by 2050.
Indian gas company GAIL floats tender for nine LNG cargoes
Indian state-owned gas company GAIL has floated a tender seeking nine cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be delivered over three years
South Korea and US establish working group on Alaska LNG and trade
South Korea and the United States have agreed to set up a dedicated team to explore collaboration on an Alaskan gas pipeline project, energy matters, shipbuilding, and trade barriers, according to South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun.
Myanmar, Russia strengthen nuclear cooperation with SMR agreement
Myanmar and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement to cooperate on the development of a 110MW small modular reactor (SMR) project in Myanmar, with the potential to expand capacity to 330MW, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said.
Thailand bets on ethanol to cut emissions, boost energy security
Advances in biofuels could strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional leader in renewable energy, as the country seeks to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Thorcon advances Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant licencing process
PT Thorcon Power Indonesia has officially initiated the licencing process for Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant, submitting key documents to the country’s nuclear regulator.
Philippines-based Nickel Asia expands renewable energy amid falling metal prices
Nickel Asia, the Philippines' largest nickel ore producer, is accelerating its investment in renewable energy to reduce reliance on its core mining business, which has been affected by fluctuating metal prices.
TotalEnergies and partners unveil 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm
TotalEnergies and its partners have officially launched the Yunlin offshore wind farm, a major renewable energy project off the west coast of Taiwan. With a total capacity of 640 MW, the facility comprises 80 wind.
Swiss-Swedish tech giant ABB strengthens commitment to Indonesia’s renewable energy transition
Swiss-Swedish technology giant ABB has reaffirmed its support for Indonesia’s net-zero emissions target, emphasising the role of automation, digitalisation, and energy efficiency in advancing the country’s renewable energy transition
Indonesia leverages sovereign wealth fund for coal gasification push
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to advance coal gasification projects, drawing on financial support from its newly established sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, according to the country’s energy minister
French miner Eramet eyes partnership with Indonesia’s Danantara
Indonesia’s government announced on March 4, that French mining firm Eramet has expressed interest in collaborating with the country’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara.
National Dairy Development Board, Sustain Plus to develop biogas projects in India
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Bangalore-based NGO, Sustain Plus, will collaborate to develop biogas plants in India, Sustain Plus said in a press release dated March 4.
Pakistan needs to integrate renewable energy with carbon credit markets
Pakistan should take immediate and decisive action to integrate renewable energy with carbon credit markets, positioning climate finance as both an environmental necessity and an economic imperative
India is looking to become a global leader in green hydrogen, minister says
India is looking to become a global leader in green hydrogen production and utilisation, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on March 4
Sinopec’s moves in Sri Lanka offer energy security, but raise questions
Sinopec is to invest $3.7bn in an oil refinery in southern Sri Lanka, raising concerns among some observers who fear that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could ultimately lead to the facility one day being outright Chinese-owned.
Adoption of Chinese wind technology sparks security fears in Europe
Germany has been warned that allowing Chinese firms to supply wind turbines could pose a threat to its political system and economy.
Philippines and South Korea strengthen energy cooperation through 2024/25 knowledge sharing programme
The Philippines and South Korea have launched the 2024/25 Knowledge Sharing Programme (KSP), a bilateral initiative aimed at enhancing energy collaboration and fostering a more sustainable and resilient energy sector.
Roadshow in India's Gandhinagar to promote commercial coal mining
Indian Ministry of Coal successfully organised a roadshow on ‘Commercial Coal Mine Auctions and Opportunities in the Coal Sector’ in Gandhinagar in Gujarat to highlight the opportunities in commercial coal mining
Malaysia Airlines parent MAG partners with FatHopes Energy to explore sustainable aviation fuel
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FatHopes Energy to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using used cooking oil (UCO)
INTERVIEW: Baseload Power Taiwan – the Swedish geothermal leader making inroads in East Asia
In a country so desperately short on natural resources as Taiwan, particularly those linked to power generation, there may just be a way out of its ongoing energy predicament, particularly with China looking intent on blocking LNG shipping lanes.
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