AsiaElec - Asia Power

6 May 2025

Thai business groups warn against proposed gas price restructuring

5 May 2025

Thailand's leading business associations have jointly opposed the government's proposed pool gas scheme, warning the energy pricing reform could significantly raise industrial costs and threaten nearly 2mn jobs.

Alternergy secures second wind project in the Philippines' Batangas

5 May 2025

Alternergy Holdings Corporation (ALTER) is advancing the Philippines' renewable energy agenda with its latest acquisition of a 150 MW onshore wind project in Batangas.

Eku Energy secures support for major battery project in Japan

5 May 2025

Eku Energy, an international developer of battery storage solutions supported by investors including Macquarie’s Green Investment Group and BCI, intends to build a large-scale energy storage facility in Kasaoka City, located in Okayama Prefecture.

GE Vernova wins major transformer supply contract from Power Grid India

5 May 2025

US-based power solutions firm GE Vernova has secured a significant order from Power Grid Corporation of India to supply over 70 extra high-voltage transformers and shunt reactors for transmission projects across the country

Artificial Intelligence and electricity: a new energy challenge

4 May 2025

The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence is transforming how industries operate, particularly the electricity sector.

Experts warn US LNG deals threaten Southeast Asia’s energy security and climate goals

2 May 2025

As Southeast Asian nations weigh long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) import deals with the United States to address trade imbalances, energy analysts caution that such commitments could undermine energy security and derail the region’s clean energy

Indonesia’s Indorama to invest $2bn in US blue ammonia project amid rising tariffs

2 May 2025

Indonesia’s Indorama Corporation is set to invest $2bn (approximately IDR34 trillion) in a blue ammonia facility in Louisiana, United States, as part of its global expansion strategy and in response to new US trade barriers

Vietnam cuts LNG import tax to 2% to boost clean energy push

2 May 2025

Vietnam has reduced its liquefied natural gas (LNG) import tariff from 5% to 2% to accelerate its shift to cleaner energy, according to a March 31 government decree.

Indonesia greenlights first nuclear power plant with Rosatom, targets 2030 launch

2 May 2025

Indonesia has approved a landmark proposal from Russian state-owned nuclear giant Rosatom to build the country’s first nuclear power plant, with operations expected to begin between 2030 and 2032

GreenLine partners with Bekaert in India to decarbonise road logistics with LNG trucks

2 May 2025

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar venture focused on LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial vehicles, has partnered with Bekaert, a global supplier of tyre reinforcement technologies, to reduce emissions in road logistics

Pakistan approves 10-year power expansion plan, to save $17bn by scrapping costly power projects

2 May 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the revised 10-year Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP 2024–34), which is projected to save the national economy PKR4,743bn ($17bn) by eliminating nearly 8,000 MW of expensive power project

Lautec secures key inspection role for Taiwanese offshore wind development

2 May 2025

Lautec has entered into a consultancy framework to provide inspection expertise for the 495 MW Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm, situated around 35 kilometres from Taichung City, Taiwan.

Vietnam plans $18bn annual investment in power sector through 2035

2 May 2025

Vietnam will need to invest between $16bn and $18bn each year until 2035 to carry out its updated National Power Development Plan (PDP VIII), according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Japan takes major step toward reviving nuclear reactor at Tomari

2 May 2025

Japan’s nuclear regulator has conditionally approved a key report stating that Tomari Unit 3 on Hokkaido Island aligns with updated safety criteria—an essential step toward restarting the reactor

Doosan named key partner in Candu Energy's global nuclear projects

2 May 2025

South Korean engineering firm Doosan Enerbility has been appointed a key partner by Canada's Candu Energy to support nuclear initiatives worldwide.

India’s coal production rises to 81.57mn tonnes in April

2 May 2025

India’s total coal production in April 2025 reached 81.57mn tonnes (provisional), reflecting an increase from 78.71mn tonnes recorded during the same month last year, the Government of India announced in a press release dated May 1.

Togo begins construction of 25 MW solar-plus-storage plant in Dapaong

2 May 2025

Togo has commenced construction of a 25 MW solar power plant with 36 MWh of battery storage in Dapaong, aiming to strengthen energy security and expand electricity access.

Chipping point – the climate toll of AI chip-making in East Asia

30 April 2025

The meteoric rise of AI is sparking a parallel and largely overlooked environmental challenge: the significant climate impact of chip manufacturing, particularly in East Asia, says a new report from Greenpeace.

Taiwan approves over $414mn in semiconductor and green energy investments

30 April 2025

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has approved six major investment cases totalling more than TWD13bn ($414mn), signalling strong momentum in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors

Japan's JERA considers Alaska as potential LNG supplier

30 April 2025

JERA, Japan's leading power generator, is exploring the possibility of sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska, according to an executive statement.

Taiwan assures sufficient power supply until 2032 amid nuclear plant closure

30 April 2025

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai has reassured both domestic and international audiences that the country’s power generation will remain sufficient until at least 2032.

Indian power ministry outlines nuclear roadmap to boost clean energy targets

30 April 2025

India’s Ministry of Power, under the chairmanship of Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, on April 28 deliberated on ways to achieve the target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.

Northeast Asian countries debate feasibility study for Alaska LNG

30 April 2025

Collaboration on a feasibility study for Alaska LNG is being considered by Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Indonesia’s coal politics: maintaining a strategic market price despite Chinese resistance

30 April 2025

Indonesia's recent efforts to impose a government-mandated coal benchmark price or Harga Batubara Acuan on exports face resistance from its largest buyer, China

China re-exports record volume of LNG in April

29 April 2025

China re-exported more than 280,000 tonnes of LNG in April, marking the highest monthly total on record.

Chinese LONGi plans to build solar panel facility in Algeria

29 April 2025

Chinese solar module manufacturer LONGi Green Energy Technology announced plans to establish a partnership project for manufacturing solar panels in Algeria.

Cambodia partners with UN to enhance energy efficiency in building sector

29 April 2025

Cambodia, in collaboration with the United Nations, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in the country's building sector, according to a joint press release issued on April 28.

Brunei advances carbon accounting to tap peatland potential and climate finance

29 April 2025

Brunei Darussalam is intensifying efforts to protect its vast peatland ecosystems as part of broader climate and biodiversity goals, Acting Forestry Director Reni bin Haji Yahya said at the ASEAN Training on Forest Carbon Accounting

NTPC Green Energy, Honeywell to explore sustainable aviation fuel production in India

29 April 2025

NTPC Green Energy and US-based Honeywell have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India, NTPC Green Energy announced in a press release.

India's Reliance Industries commissions first solar panel manufacturing line

29 April 2025

Reliance Industries has commissioned its first solar panel manufacturing line, marking a key milestone in its ambitious new energy business, the Mumbai-based conglomerate said in an investor presentation.

Malaysian Aizo Group secures power purchase agreement with Tenaga for 99.99-MW solar project

29 April 2025

Aizo Group Bhd (KL:AIZO), formerly known as Minetech Resources Bhd, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) for a major 99.99MWac solar power project in Kampar, Perak

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction launches first floating solar plant in Japan under FIP scheme

29 April 2025

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction revealed that it had completed construction of its first floating solar power plant operating under the feed-in-premium (FIP), with commercial operations set to commence on May 1 2025.