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ADNOC to make takeover bid of Australia’s Santos
The United Arab Emirates’ state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Company will submit an all-cash AUD28.6bn takeover bid for Australian oil and gas producer Santos.
Kazakhstan awards Russia, China one nuclear plant project each, Uzbekistan revises its plan to include large facility
Solution favoured by Astana will help balance relations with Moscow and Beijing.
Nuclear energy must anchor Indonesia’s long-term energy plan
Indonesia must urgently place nuclear energy at the heart of its long-term energy strategy to safeguard energy security, boost economic competitiveness, and realise its carbon neutrality ambitions by 2060
GAIL inaugurates monsoon LNG operations at Dabhol following breakwater milestone
India’s state-run gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd has successfully discharged its first LNG vessel during the Southwest monsoon season at the Dabhol terminal.
Indonesia eyes seaweed as strategic commodity for green growth and investor appeal
Indonesia’s seaweed downstreaming initiative is drawing rising interest from investors, with state investment agency Danantara among those tracking its progress, according to Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN)
Singapore's Sembcorp secures first 50-MW RTC renewable power project in India
Sembcorp Industries, through its wholly owned renewable energy arm Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited (SGIPL), has secured its first 50-MW Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable power project in India
Japan’s Green Energy & Company raises $7.6mn to advance battery storage and aggregation systems
As Japan pushes to decarbonise its energy sector and improve grid stability, Green Energy & Company has secured JPY1.2bn to expand its large-scale battery energy storage systems.
Sri Lankan industry reels under power tariff hike, calls for relief measures
The recent 15% hike in electricity tariffs in Sri Lanka has sparked concern among industrial and commercial consumers, who say they are bearing the brunt of the increase.
China’s LNG imports predicted to dip in 2025
China is expected to experience a fall in LNG imports in 2025.
Chinese state-owned company reveals plans to become one of the largest renewable energy companies in Colombia
China Three Gorges Latam aims to establish 1 gigawatt of renewable energy in Colombia over the next five years, emphasising the need for consistent legal frameworks to support long-term investment, according to country manager Cristian Díaz.
Why South Korea must prioritise bilateral nuclear research over fragmented one-off projects
Should South Korea continue spreading its efforts across short-term, individual projects – often tied to specific, time-consuming contracts – or should it double down on long-term, bilateral nuclear research partnerships?
SK Innovation to equip Malaysia’s mega data hub with cutting-edge AI energy systems
South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has formalised a deal to supply next-gen energy technologies for a major data centre under construction in Malaysia.
Asia surges ahead in global EV race as the West struggles to keep pace
Asia has firmly established itself as the epicentre of the global electric vehicle revolution, driven by a powerful combination of vast consumer markets, robust infrastructure and unparalleled control over essential raw materials.
Yinson GreenTech and RMS Marine ink deal to accelerate electric vessel adoption in Singapore
Yinson GreenTech and RMS Marine & Offshore Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly advance marine electrification and sustainable port solutions in Singapore
Yanmar bets on agrisolar to revive Japan’s farmland by 2030
Yanmar, a century-old industrial firm known for diesel engines and agricultural machinery, has unveiled plans to enhance agricultural sustainability through solar technology integration, aiming to combine food cultivation with clean energy.
South Korea's LS Electric partners with Spanish firm to boost global ESS reach
South Korea’s LS Electric has formed a strategic alliance with Spain’s Power Electronics to strengthen its global energy storage system (ESS) operations.
India's NTPC adds 1,320 MW to installed capacity with commissioning of Barh and North Karanpura units
Indian state-owned power producer NTPC has added 1,320 MW to its installed capacity following the successful commissioning of two thermal units
Indonesia expands green incentives to commercial vehicles, aims for early net-zero in manufacturing
In a bid to revitalise its automotive sector and promote green mobility, the Indonesian government is expanding its eco-vehicle incentive program to include commercial vehicles
The hidden cost of Indonesia’s nickel ambitions
Indonesia ranks among the top global producers of nickel, a critical component in electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and wind turbines - making the country central to the global shift toward clean energy
Turkey’s 77 Construction to invest $65mn in first phase of wind power plant in Afghanistan
Turkey’s 77 Construction Company is reportedly to invest $65mn in the first phase of a wind power plant project in Herat, northwestern Afghanistan.
KHNP and Thailand's EGAT to collaborate on SMR development
Under the agreement, the two organisations will share technical data related to SMRs, jointly assess options for their deployment in Thailand, and collaborate on training initiatives.
India clears Havells stake in Goldi Solar
India’s antitrust regulator has approved a transaction involving Havells India Ltd. acquiring a minority stake in Goldi Solar Pvt. Ltd., along with a separate full acquisition of two solar-related partnerships by Goldi Sun Pvt. Ltd.
Philippines targets 3,300 MW offshore wind boost through green energy auction
The Philippines is pushing ahead with its clean energy ambitions by launching the fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA-5), which aims to secure 3,300 megawatts of offshore wind capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2030.
TEPCO commences fuel loading at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 6
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has initiated the process of transferring fuel assemblies into the core of Unit 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, marking a step toward restarting the reactor.
Sri Lanka raises power tariffs by 15% ahead of IMF official's visit
The tariff revision comes as Sri Lanka works to meet conditions tied to its ongoing IMF-supported reform programme.
CNG vehicle adoption accelerates across India
Air pollution remains a severe public health challenge in North India, especially during the winter months, with several cities in the region regularly feature among the world’s top ten most polluted.
Mumbai-based L&T secures "major" orders for grid infrastructure projects in India, Middle East
Domestically, L&T will undertake the construction of 765kV and 400kV transmission lines in Andhra Pradesh to support the integration of a designated Renewable Energy Zone.
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency raises $230mn to boost green financing
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) has raised INR20.06bn ($230mn) through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) to bolster its green financing capacity
Petredec set to construct Tanga LPG terminal in Tanzania
Singapore-based integrated LPG company Petredec is set to begin the construction of Tanzania’s Tanga LPG terminal – slated to be the largest LPG facility in the world once completed, according to Energy Capital & Power.
JERA signs deals to buy up to 5.5mn tpy of US LNG
Japan’s JERA has signed separate 20-year agreements to buy up to 5.5mn tonnes per year of US LNG from several different developers on the Gulf Coast.
Thailand’s green shift – from fossil fuels to a cleaner, greener Kingdom
The country has set an ambitious target to achieve 51% of its electricity production from renewable sources by 2037, a significant increase from the 36% outlined in the 2018 Power Development Plan.
Thailand and Vietnam lead Southeast Asia’s energy expansion with renewables and LNG
As the world eyes Southeast Asia’s energy future, Thailand and Vietnam stand out not just for the scale of their ambition, but for their ability to combine pragmatism with innovation.
Tata Power surpasses 4 GW solar module milestone at its plant in India's Tamil Nadu
TP Solar Limited, the manufacturing arm of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has crossed a significant milestone by producing over 4 GW of solar modules at its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu
Pakistan sees decline in crude oil and gas in 9MFY25
Pakistan witnessed a notable decline in domestic crude oil and natural gas production during the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025
Google supports Taiwan’s clean energy goals with offshore wind agreement
Google has signed its first offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA) in the Asia-Pacific region, taking a significant step toward its 2030 goal of operating entirely on carbon-free energy.
India meets record peak power demand of 241 GW on June 9, bolstered by capacity growth
Indian power minister Manohar Lal announced on June 10 that India successfully met a record peak power demand of 241 GW on June 9, with zero peak shortage reported, according to a press release by the government of India.
AI boom sparks 150% surge in Big Tech’s indirect emissions, UN report finds
A new report from a United Nations agency reveals that indirect carbon emissions from major AI-driven tech firms – Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, which owns Google, and Meta – have soared by an average of 150% over the past three years.
India to achieve 50% non-fossil power capacity target ahead of 2030
India is on track to achieve its target of having 50% of its power generation capacity from non-fossil sources well before the 2030 deadline, according to the World Energy Investment 2025 report by the International Energy Agency
Indonesian ministers strengthen security and biofuel drive in Papua conflict zones
In a show of unified state presence and inter-ministerial cooperation, Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati visited several conflict-affected regions in Papua on June 7-8
Czech government reiterates domestic suppliers will have 60% share in Dukovany nuclear project
The Czech government reiterated that domestic suppliers will have a 60% share in the CZK407bn (16.4bn) project to construct two new blocks at the Dukovany nuclear power plant.
Doosan Enerbility lands $664mn deal for Vietnam gas power plant
South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility has clinched a significant contract worth KRW900bn (approximately $664mn) to construct a gas-fired power facility in Vietnam.
DDEL and International Clean-Tech Partner to deploy modular hydrogen systems in India and Thailand
DEE Development Engineers Limited (DDEL), an Indian company specialising in process piping solutions for the oil & gas, power, and process industries, has tied up with International Clean-Tech Partner, a global provider of sustainable energy
IndiGrid to acquire solar and transmission assets worth up to $250mn in India
ndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire one solar and one transmission asset for a combined enterprise value (EV) of approximately INR21.08bn ($250mn)
Japan’s Daisho to build 1.99-MW biomass plant in Kumamoto without FIT scheme
Daisho has appointed Takuma to handle the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a new 1.99 MW biomass power facility in Koshi City, located in Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture.
Thai Foreign ministry confirms electricity and internet cut proposals to Cambodia remain on the table
Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed that proposed measures to suspend electricity and internet services to Cambodian border areas remain under consideration amid ongoing tensions along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.
Lao government introduces four measures to strengthen domestic electricity supply
The Lao government has set out four primary strategies to enhance the country's electricity generation capacity, in a bid to tackle ongoing domestic power shortages.
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