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COMMENT: China’s mega-dam won’t power the economy
China has started work to build the world’s biggest hydroelectric dam in Tibet as part of its drive switch its power generation to renewables, but analysts say the plan won’t make a big difference.
Korean fund DS Private Equity poised to join Romania’s SMR nuclear project as partner
Korean investment fund DS Private Equity is expected to join Romania’s small modular reactor (SMR) project at Doicești as an equal partner, taking a 33% stake in the project company RoPower Nuclear.
Energy under siege: How conflict between Thailand and Cambodia threatens regional power security
Though the border clashes began as a political and territorial confrontation, their ripple effects could severely disrupt energy production, especially in areas near the conflict zone where solar installations lie exposed.
Indonesia secures $1.3bn in green energy investment under JETP
Indonesia has secured $1.3bn (IDR21.2 trillion) in renewable energy funding through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), with an additional $6bn (IDR97.7 trillion) currently in the pipeline, signalling growing momentum
Chinese group eyes investment in Pakistan’s ICT and energy sectors
The three-member delegation was led by Lu Jie, Founder and Chairman of the GuoDong Group, and met with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on July 27.
Pakistan LNG deal: masterstroke or financial folly?
The 15-year LNG deal, once described as a cornerstone of energy security, has turned into what many analysts now view as a burdensome and inflexible arrangement.
OQ Trading secures short-term LNG deal with Bangladesh
The new deal signals a significant shift in Bangladesh’s strategy for securing LNG, moving away from overreliance on the often-volatile spot market and towards more stable, structured supply arrangements.
NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with India's Bihar state for renewable and battery storage projects
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) to jointly set up renewable energy and battery energy storage in Bihar.
India's Petronet LNG reports drop in Q1FY26 profit
India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG, booked a profit after tax (PAT) of INR8.51bn ($98mn) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, down from INR10.70bn in the previous quarter and INR11.42bn in the year-ago period
Taiwan urged to pass law on nuclear waste site selection
Environmental advocates have presented a legislative proposal to establish clear guidelines for choosing locations to store high-level radioactive waste in Taiwan, urging swift government action.
Actis doubles down on Southeast Asia renewables with $500mn investment plan
Actis GP LLP, a global investor specialising in sustainable infrastructure, is set to inject up to $500mn (MYR2.11bn) into Southeast Asia’s renewable energy sector over the next two years.
Mobi Solar brings 2.5 MW solar power to XentroMall in the Philippines through first retail PPA
Mobi Solar Philippines has signed its first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a retail mall operator, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy efforts.
Indonesia urged to link MRT expansion with carbon trading to maximise climate impact
The expansion of Indonesia’s mass rapid transit (MRT) and public transportation systems represents a significant opportunity to cut emissions, but requires integration with a formal emissions trading system (ETS) to unlock its full climate value
Sun Village and Marubeni launch turnkey battery storage projects in Japan
Japan’s push to stabilise its power grid and increase renewable energy capacity has accelerated demand for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Philippines and Taiwan join forces to boost green energy and smart grid development
The Philippines boosts its renewable energy shift via a partnership with Taiwan. Through DTI, PTIC Taipei, and MECO, a Joint Development Agreement was signed between Shinfox Energy and ComClark Network and Technology Corporation.
Taiwan strengthens clean energy push with power from new offshore wind farms
Danish renewable energy leader Ørsted has successfully generated first power from its 920-megawatt Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms.
India’s coal output rises in H1 2025, domestic surplus weighs on imports and global markets
India’s coal production increased in the first half of 2025, reinforcing a growing domestic surplus and reducing the need for imports
Pakistan’s rooftop solar boom unsettles debt-laden power sector
Pakistan is undergoing a quiet but significant energy transition as more households opt for rooftop solar installations to reduce dependence on the national grid.
Japan to begin survey for first new nuclear reactor since 2011
Kansai Electric Power Co. has announced it will launch a geological survey aimed at replacing a reactor at its Mihama nuclear facility, located along the Sea of Japan in Fukui Prefecture.
Taiwan gears up for first ammonia-to-power project through Amogy–GreenHarvest partnership
Amogy, a US-based provider of ammonia-to-energy technology, has announced a partnership with Taiwan’s renewable energy company, GreenHarvest, to introduce Taiwan’s first ammonia-powered system.
EverEnviro's Indore compressed biogas plant sets new Indian benchmark
EverEnviro Resource Management, a Haryana-based renewable energy company, has announced that its compressed biogas (CBG) facility in Indore in Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the largest and most productive in India.
Serentica selects Sany Renewable for 336-MW wind project in India's Karnataka
Serentica Renewables has awarded Sany Renewable the contract to supply wind turbine generators (WTGs) for its upcoming 336 MW wind project in Karnataka in India, the company said in a press release on July 22.
China’s clean-energy exports in 2024 deliver major global emissions impact
In 2024, China’s role in the global clean-energy transition has taken on new significance. The country's exports of low-carbon technologies——are now providing a meaningful reduction in emissions beyond its borders.
Czechia is to pay CZK422bn to South Korea's KHNP for Dukovany project and for nuclear fuel
Czechia is to pay CZK407bn (€16.5bn) to South Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) in the major Dukovany nuclear power plant enhancement project. The country will pay an additional CZK15bn for nuclear fuel.
Indonesia finalises second NDC to drive climate goals through 2035
Indonesia is entering the final phase of preparing its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (Second NDC), a critical climate strategy that will steer national emission reduction and sustainability efforts between 2031 and 2035
Malaysian PJBumi secures organic waste processing contract in Indonesia
PJBumi Bhd has secured a contract to supply its proprietary ADiRA BioReactor technology for a waste-to-resource project in Indonesia, marking a significant expansion of its green technology footprint in the region
India’s LNG imports rise 26% in June
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose sharply in June 2025, reaching 3bn cubic metres (bcm), up 26.1% year-on-year, according to the latest provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC)
Parishi Capital backs Navitas Solar with $4.7mn to help expand in India
Parishi Capital has invested a total of $4.7mn in Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Navitas Solar across two funding rounds, supporting the company’s growth from a solar start-up into a prominent player in India’s green energy sector
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency posts 49% rise in Q1FY26 operating profit
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the state-owned non-banking financial company (NBFC), reported a 49% year-on-year increase in operating profit and a 30% rise in total income from operations
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