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India’s Hindustan Petroleum inks 10-year LNG deal with ADNOC Gas
India’s state-run Hindustan Petroleum has agreed to a 10-year heads of agreement deal with the United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC Gas for the sale and delivery of 500,000 tonnes of LNG.
Inpex begins front-end engineering on Indonesia’s Abadi LNG project
Japan’s Inpex has begun front-end engineering and design work on the Abadi LNG project off the coast of Indonesia.
Indonesia’s energy sector contributes $25bn annually despite revenues drop
Indonesia’s energy sector generates approximately IDR400 trillion ($25bn) in annual state revenues through a mix of taxes, non-tax revenues, and other contributions, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)
Japan’s TOCOM to launch Chubu power futures in 2026 amid rising regional demand
The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) plans to launch Chubu TSO area power futures in the spring of 2026, the exchange announced on July 29.
Stranded renewable projects in India exceed 50 GW amid delays
India's stranded renewable energy capacity — projects awarded but not yet operational — has more than doubled in nine months, driven by transmission infrastructure delays and regulatory bottlenecks
Philippines approves 17 renewable energy projects for national grid study
The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has granted approval for 17 renewable energy initiatives to proceed with a system impact study (SIS) in collaboration with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.
Thailand leads ASEAN in electric vehicle registrations as investment surpasses $4bn
Thailand’s electric vehicle sector is experiencing rapid growth, with registrations rising by 52% year-on-year in the first half of 2025.
China launches first interprovincial green hydrogen pipeline from Inner Mongolia to Beijing
Despite its promise, the project’s success may ultimately rest on market uptake. If industrial demand for hydrogen fails to keep pace with supply - or if pricing frameworks are not supportive - the pipeline could struggle.
Romania’s Visual Fan partners with China’s Trina on 65 MWh energy storage project
Romanian technology group Visual Fan (BVB: ALW) announced a partnership with Trina Storage, the energy storage arm of Chinese solar giant Trina Solar, to develop a 65 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
Meralco revises energy sales outlook for 2025 amid market hurdles
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has scaled down its projected energy sales growth for 2025, adjusting expectations to a more modest one to 2% increase, down from the earlier estimate of four to 4.5%.
India’s first private heavy water upgrade test facility commissioned by TEMA India
India’s first privately operated test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water was inaugurated on July 26, marking a significant development in the country’s nuclear infrastructure, the Government of India said in a press release
South Korean-designed SMRs to be assessed for Norwegian nuclear project
Trondheimsleia Kjernekraft and KHNP will study the potential for a power plant with Korean i-SMR reactors in Aure and Heim, assessing technical, environmental and regulatory factors.
Indonesia’s Danantara eyes geothermal partnership with Mitsubishi in green energy push
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, BPI Danantara, is in talks with Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation to explore joint investments in renewable energy, with a strong focus on geothermal development
Hydroleap secures $4.75mn to expand eco-friendly water tech across Asia’s hyperscale data centres
Singapore-based water tech company Hydroleap has raised an additional $4.75mn in fresh funding, boosting its total capital to nearly $12mn
Indonesia advances geothermal energy with drilling set to begin at Ulubelu site
Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO), a state-owned company listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange, is preparing to commence drilling operations at the Ulubelu geothermal project in Gunung Tiga, Lampung.
Papua New Guinea steps up renewable energy drive with global support
Currently, only around 13% of Papua New Guinea’s population has reliable access to electricity, with the majority of rural communities dependent on diesel generators or without power altogether.
Japan's Tomari 3 nuclear reactor clears safety review, moves closer to restart
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has confirmed that Unit 3 at the Tomari nuclear power station in Hokkaido meets the country’s revised safety standards, marking a significant step toward resuming operations.
Hanwha Ocean secures $254mn order for two fuel-efficient VLCCs from Oceania client
The vessels will incorporate Hanwha Ocean’s advanced in-house technology aimed at minimising fuel consumption.
Indonesia launches Net-Zero Summit to reinforce climate leadership amid global uncertainty
The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) has officially kicked off the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit (INZS) 2025, calling for bold climate action as the nation navigates global geopolitical friction, economic headwinds and rising disinformation
Indonesia’s green growth plan faces pushback amid environmental concerns
Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs defended its “Asta Cita” framework as a model of balanced development during the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2025, with Deputy Minister Elen Setiadi asserting that industrial growth and environment
SAEL commissions 50-MW solar plant in India's Maharashtra state
SAEL Solar RE Power Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAEL Industries Ltd., has commissioned a 50-MW (AC) solar power plant in Beed district, Maharashtra.
Fukushima nuclear plant faces fresh delay in debris removal
The operator of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility has announced that large-scale removal of melted fuel debris will be pushed back until at least 2037.
Global push for small modular reactors accelerates amid surging energy demands
Industry advocates see the current wave of SMR development as different from past efforts that failed to take off.
Vietnam strengthens nuclear safety and security culture ahead of first power plant
Vietnam is taking careful yet determined steps to develop a robust culture of nuclear safety and security, with the goal of bringing its first nuclear power plant online by 2030.
Malaysian company Yinson secures $600mn FSO contract for Vietnam’s Block B gas project
Yinson Holdings Bhd has landed a $600mn (MYR2.5bn) contract for the lease and operation of a new floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel for Vietnam’s Block B gas field
Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel ambitions in doubt amid supply and sustainability concerns
Indonesia’s plan to launch a 50% palm oil-based biodiesel blend (B50) in 2026 is now facing serious uncertainty due to concerns over feedstock supply and production infrastructure
Japan targets domestic breakthrough in advanced solar cell production
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is set to back large-scale local production of next-generation solar technology, focusing on perovskite-based cells.
Tata Power acquires 40% stake in Bhutan’s Khorlochhu Hydro Power project
Tata Power has announced the completion of the first tranche of its strategic investment in Khorlochhu Hydro Power Limited (KHPL), acquiring a 40% equity stake in the Bhutan-based hydropower company.
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