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ASX-listed TMK Energy says Mongolia Gurvantes XXXV CSG project generating strong interest from potential partners
ASX-listed TMK Energy said on June 30 in an operations and project update that its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Project in Mongolia has generated strong interest from potential project partners with proven track records.
LNG Canada loads country’s first cargo for export
Shell-operated LNG Canada has begun loading the country's first-ever cargo of the super-chilled fuel for export.
India’s thermal coal imports hit 18-month high in May on strong power sector demand
India’s thermal coal imports surged to an 18-month high of 17.79mn tonnes (mt) in May, as power producers stocked up to prepare for peak electricity demand during the summer months
Mumbai-based Waaree Energy secures 540-MW solar module supply order in the US
Mumbai-listed Waaree Energies Ltd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Waaree Solar Americas, has won a contract to supply 540 megawatts (MW) of solar modules to a prominent US-based developer
Sri Lanka’s solar battery costs inflated by high taxes
Sri Lanka’s renewable energy industry has raised concerns over steep taxes on batteries used for solar power, arguing that these charges make energy storage systems significantly more expensive compared to other countries
Singapore hits record renewable energy share amid surge in solar and imports
Singapore increased the proportion of renewable energy in its electricity mix to a record high in May, driven by a sharp rise in domestic solar generation and a continued uptick in clean electricity imports
Indonesia’s Medco secures majority stake in strategic corridor gas block with $425mn Repsol deal
Indonesia’s MedcoEnergi (PT Medco Internasional Tbk) has solidified its dominance in the domestic gas sector by acquiring a 24% indirect interest in the Corridor Block from Spain’s Repsol E&P for $425mn (IDR6.8 trillion)
Indonesia and China’s battery plant set for 2026 launch amid EV push
A lithium-ion battery facility jointly developed by Indonesia Battery Corporation and China’s CATL is scheduled to begin operations by late 2026, according to an official from Indonesia’s energy ministry.
Kirishima solar plant to shift to FIP scheme with battery storage by 2027
Kyocera TCL Solar, a partnership between Tokyo Century and Kyocera, is preparing to install a 15MW/60MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its 20MWAC/25.1MWDC Kirishima Mega Solar facility in Kagoshima.
Major oil and gas find in Karak strengthens Pakistan’s domestic energy prospects
A major oil and gas discovery in Pakistan’s Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is being hailed as a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to boost domestic energy production.
China’s LNG imports slump for eighth month
China’s LNG imports have fallen on a year-on-year basis for the eighth consecutive month.
Renewable energy in East Timor: a nation at the crossroads
East Timor’s renewable energy sector is evolving, yet remains nascent. Though the nation has secured full electrification and committed to ambitious climate targets, reliance on diesel and infrastructure limitations continue to impede progress.
Bangladesh’s renewable energy ambition needs regulatory clarity, private investment
Bangladesh’s new Renewable Energy Policy sets ambitious targets of sourcing 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and 30% by 2040.
ACEN and UPC Renewables start construction on 540-MW renewable energy projects in India
ACEN, the Philippines-based Ayala Group’s listed energy platform, in partnership with Delhi NCR-based UPC Renewables, has commenced construction of two renewable energy projects in India
Adani Total Gas and Jio-bp sign agreement to expand fuel retail collaboration in India
Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) and Jio-bp, the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited, have entered into an agreement to collaborate on expanding fuel offerings and infrastructure at select retail outlets across India
Taiwan may face electricity price hike pending September review
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will wait until its scheduled September review to decide on potential electricity price changes, according to Vice Minister Lai Chien-hsin.
Gas Malaysia partners with UK’s Levidian to trial methane-to-hydrogen LOOP technology
Gas Malaysia Bhd (KL:GASMSIA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with British climate technology firm Levidian to explore the deployment of Levidian’s LOOP system in Malaysia and the surrounding region
Sapura Energy Director Shahriman Shamsuddin resigns amid family dispute and corruption probes
Sapura Energy Bhd (KL:SAPNRG) announced on June 25 that Datuk Shahriman Shamsuddin has stepped down from his role as a non-independent, non-executive director with immediate effect, citing “other commitments” as the reason for his resignation
Pakistan’s power generation hits 9-month high in May
Electricity generation in Pakistan rose sharply to 12,755 GWh in May 2025, marking a month-on-month increase of over 21% from April’s output of 10,513 GWh
World Bank approves $150mn programme to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition
The World Bank has approved a $150mn programme to support Sri Lanka’s transition to clean, reliable, and affordable energy, the World Bank said in a press release.
Rooppur nuclear plant in Bangladesh clears key reactor containment test
The containment of the reactor compartment at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) in Pakshey, Ishwardi, has successfully passed integrity and strength tests ahead of nuclear fuel loading
Japan warns of yawning power supply gap by 2050 as demand surges
Japan has revised its outlook on electricity growth in recent years. Once expecting demand to fall due to demographic decline, the country now anticipates growth driven by data centres, semiconductor manufacturing, and electric vehicle rollout.
East Asia’s regional embrace of nuclear power sees Taiwan sitting alone in the corner
In a baffling turn, Taiwan, long a technological and economic powerhouse, has allowed populist politics to sideline science and logic.
Vietnam’s national power utility secures €65mn KfW loan for hydropower expansion
Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the country's state-owned power utility, has signed a €65mn ($75.4mn) loan agreement with Germany’s state development bank KfW to fund the expansion of the Tri An hydropower plant.
East Asia’s petrochemical industry: stuck between tradition and transition
As the global economy begins its gradual but determined pivot towards decarbonisation and renewable energy, East Asia's petrochemical giants now find themselves straddling two competing imperatives – legacy industries and a low-carbon future.
IEEFA warns Indonesia's gas expansion plan may cost state $60bn, undermine renewables push
Indonesia’s plan to add 10.3 gigawatts of gas-fired power capacity through 2034 may saddle the country with up to $60bn in fiscal costs, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said on June 24
Vietnam's coal industry: balancing growth and transition
The country currently produces around 45mn tonnes of coal annually and is projected to maintain this output through 2030.
Ecopack to install 2.03-MW solar plant amid Pakistan’s accelerating solar shift
Ecopack Limited, a company in Pakistan’s plastic packaging industry, has unveiled plans to install a 2.03-MW solar power generation facility, in a move aligned with the country’s fast-growing shift to renewable energy
India’s thermal coal imports rebound in May on pre-monsoon stocking
India’s thermal coal imports rose sharply in May, reversing an eight-month downward trend, as utilities ramped up pre-monsoon stocking and prepared for an anticipated seasonal increase in coal burn
Emmvee secures $170mn solar module order from KPI Green Energy in India
Indian solar module manufacturer Emmvee has secured an order worth nearly INR15bn ($170mn) from KPI Green Energy Ltd., a part of Gujarat-based KP Group, to supply high-efficiency TopCon bifacial solar modules
Vedanta Group urges India to ramp up oil and gas production amid Middle East tensions
With global oil prices surging due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal has urged India to accelerate domestic oil and gas production to ensure long-term energy security.
Russia offers to supply LNG and energy technologies to Mexico
Concerns Trump could use Mexico’s energy dependence on US as leverage have caused the country to weigh gas imports from Russia.
ASEAN nations step up efforts to decarbonise maritime sector
The move marks a shift from ambition to tangible action as members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations seek to implement practical strategies for maritime decarbonisation
Barito Renewables secures $121mn loan to boost Salak-Darajat geothermal capacity
PT Barito Renewables Energy (BREN), a green energy company under the Barito Pacific Group and controlled by Indonesian tycoon Prajogo Pangestu, has secured a $121.1mn (IDR1.99 trillion) loan to expand its Salak-Darajat geothermal project
Philippines launches offshore wind guide to address permit bottlenecks
The Philippines has introduced a detailed guide to streamline the offshore wind permitting process, tackling the issue of over 80 permits currently stalling development.
Chandra Asri–Glencore JV Aster acquires PCS Condensate Splitter Unit to expand Singapore processing capacity
Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte Ltd, a joint venture between Indonesia’s PT Chandra Asri Pacific and Swiss commodities giant Glencore, has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% beneficial interest in the Condensate Splitter Unit (CSU)
Mizuho launches agrisolar fund and acquires 11MW early FIT portfolio in Fukushima
Mizuho Securities has established a long-term private investment fund focused on agrisolar initiatives and purchased six operating solar plants in Minamisoma City, Fukushima, with a combined capacity of approximately 11MW, as announced on June 20.
Solar Energy Corporation of India issues green ammonia tender to decarbonise fertiliser sector
The state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has floated a tender for the annual offtake of 724,000 tonnes of green ammonia, aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of India’s fertiliser industry, the Indian government said
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