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Laos, China firms team up for sustainable energy development

Sinopec (Hong Kong) Limited and Dalachalern Star Oil Sole Co., Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to enhance cooperation and support Laos’ long-term goals for energy security and sustainable growth.

Thailand backs hydrogen to reach net zero by 2050

Energy Minister Atthapol Rerkpiboon has identified hydrogen as a crucial pathway for Thailand to reach its Net Zero emissions target by 2050.

LNG imports up in Bangladesh as domestic reserves dwindle

According to data from Petrobangla, Bangladesh has extracted over two-thirds of its recoverable gas, leaving less than 9 trillion cubic feet (255bn cbm) in reserve as of mid-2024.

Chinese LNG carrier involved in dark fleet activities

A Chinese-owned LNG carrier has been observed engaging in what appears to be a ship-to-ship transfer with a sanctioned Russian vessel off the coast of Malaysia, raising questions about China’s role in the shadow trade of Russian energy exports.

Tokyo Gas inks Letter of Intent for LNG from Alaska project

Tokyo Gas has signed a Letter of Intent with US developer Glenfarne for 1mn tonnes of LNG from the Alaska LNG project.

Singapore weighs nuclear energy as future power option

Singapore has unveiled a new background paper exploring the potential role of nuclear energy in its power mix, signalling a cautious yet serious shift toward evaluating atomic power as part of its long-term energy security and decarbonisation goals

Adani to invest $9.5bn in Odisha coal-to-chemical plant

Adani Enterprises will establish an INR840bn ($9.5bn) coal-to-chemical plant in Sundargarh district, Odisha, expected to generate employment for around 36,000 people

Petrovietnam sets out to divest non-core assets

Vietnam’s state-owned oil and gas giant PetroVietnam has launched a formal plan to divest its capital contributions in two non-core subsidiaries

China-linked battery firm abandons $2.4bn Michigan project

A subsidiary of China-based battery manufacturer Gotion High‑Tech has scrapped plans to build a $2.4bn electric vehicle battery-materials plant in Michigan.

China eyes carbon credit investment in Indonesia’s palm oil sector

China has expressed interest in purchasing carbon credits from Indonesia, a move that could channel fresh funding into the nation’s palm oil cooperatives and processing industries, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Council (DMSI)

China eyes carbon credit investment in Indonesia’s palm oil sector

China has expressed interest in purchasing carbon credits from Indonesia, a move that could channel fresh funding into the nation’s palm oil cooperatives and processing industries, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Council (DMSI)

India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity to reach 300 GW soon

India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity is expected to reach nearly 300 GW in the coming months, driven by over 40 GW of renewable energy projects that are in advanced stages of finalising power purchase agreements

Bangladesh issues tenders for 72.5-MW rooftop solar installations

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has floated tenders for installing 17 rooftop solar systems with a combined capacity of 72.5 MW under a third-party opex model

Malaysia accelerates energy transition, targets 70% renewable capacity by 2050

Malaysia is advancing rapidly towards its clean energy ambitions, with renewable energy (RE) capacity expected to reach 40% by 2035 and 70% by 2050, as outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR)

US firm joins Meralco to advance Philippines’ energy network

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the Philippines’ largest electricity distributor led by businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan, has partnered with US-based company Itron, Inc. to advance its smart grid modernisation programme.

Anker Japan recalls 520,000 mobile batteries over fire hazard

South Korea delays restart of Kori Unit 2 nuclear reactor

The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has postponed its decision on restarting Kori Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, located in Gijang-gun, Busan.

Chinese firm completes solar water pump project in Riyadh

Chinese firm NUUKO POWER completed 4.58MW solar water pump project in Riyadh providing irrigation for 2,560 acres of farmland and expected to save SAR1.76mn annually whilst reducing carbon emissions by thousands of tonnes.

91 MWp solar deal boosts Levanta in Thailand

Levanta Renewables, a portfolio company of UK-based investment firm Actis, has purchased a fully operational ground-mounted solar portfolio in Thailand, with a combined capacity of 91 MWp.

Legal delays hamper Vietnam energy transition

Vietnam’s renewable energy drive is accelerating as part of its strategy for sustainable growth, energy security, and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

Malaysia plans 2,000MW offshore wind power imports from Vietnam by 2034

Malaysia is set to enhance its renewable energy capacity through an ambitious offshore wind project linking Vietnam to Peninsular Malaysia, expected to deliver up to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2034

JERA to purchase US shale-gas assets for $1.5bn

Under the agreement, JERA will acquire 100% of the interests held by Williams Companies and GEP Haynesville II in the South Mansfield gas field, located in Louisiana’s Haynesville Shale basin.

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation on green energy and infrastructure

A Saudi Arabian delegation is expected to arrive in Jakarta on October 23, for high-level talks with the Indonesian government to expand cooperation across infrastructure, water management, and clean energy

Singapore grants conditional approval for 1GW hydropower import from Malaysia’s Sarawak

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) has conditionally approved an application by Sembcorp Utilities Pte. Ltd. to import 1 gigawatt (GW) of low-carbon electricity, marking another major step in the city-state’s regional clean energy strategy

Malaysia–Vietnam offshore wind project to deliver 2,000 MW by 2034, strengthening regional green energy links

Malaysia’s upcoming offshore wind project connecting Vietnam to Peninsular Malaysia is expected to generate up to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of clean energy by 2034, marking a major step in the nation’s renewable energy expansion

Coal India and IIT Madras join hands to establish Centre for Sustainable Energy

State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish a Centre for Sustainable Energy at the institute

Powerchina connects 200MW Colombia's Guayepo III solar facility six days early

Chinese engineering group Power Construction Corporation of China achieved full grid connection of Enel Colombia's 200 MW Guayepo III solar facility on October 7, six days ahead of schedule despite adverse weather conditions.

PowerChina completes Colombian solar installation six days ahead of target

Power Construction Corporation of China completed the full grid connection of Enel Colombia's Guayepo III solar facility six days ahead of schedule.

India, Brazil boost trade and climate cooperation

Japanese giant acquires 49% of Da Nang hydropower project

Sumitomo Corporation has acquired a 49% share in Mekong Electric Power Engineering and Development Joint Stock Company (JSC), the owner of the Dak Di 1.2 run-of-river hydropower project in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Wind and hydropower boost BCPG earnings in Laos

Thai renewable energy firm BCPG Public Company Limited is expected to report strong profit growth in the third quarter of 2025, driven by increased electricity output from its wind and hydropower projects.

SE Asian offshore wind project targets 2034 completion for first phase

The ambitious 2,000-MW offshore wind power project connecting Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore is expected to complete its first phase by 2034, Malaysia’s Energy Minister Fadillah Yusof told parliament on October 22.

Philippine consumers demand transparency in renewable energy charges

A major consumer rights organisation in the Philippines has called for greater transparency over how the government manages funds collected from electricity users to support renewable energy.

Tenth sanctioned tanker delivers cargo from Arctic LNG 2 to Chinese port

A tenth sanctioned LNG carrier has delivered a cargo from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 facility to China’s southern Beihai LNG terminal.

Indonesia’s Jatibarang waste-to-energy plant has completed its operational term

The Semarang City Government (Pemkot Semarang) has clarified that the Jatibarang Waste-to-Energy Plant (PLTSa) is not an abandoned project but has simply completed its operational period,

Japan’s SMFL Mirai targets 50MW solar by 2030

SMFL Mirai Partners, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing, has signed an agreement with GreenEnergy Plus to acquire about 50 small-scale solar power plants across Japan, totalling 5MWDC by March 2026.

Petronas and Oman’s OQEP forge oil and gas partnership across Middle East, Southeast Asia

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its upstream arm Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OQ Exploration and Production New Ventures LLC (OQEP) of Oman to jointly explore oil and gas opportunities

Andaman gas find signals fresh momentum in India’s deepwater exploration

India’s latest gas discovery in the under-explored Andaman-Nicobar Basin could become a turning point for the country’s domestic upstream production and energy security

South Korea’s battery giants battle for $720mn ESS contract

South Korea’s major battery manufacturers, LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and SK On, are stepping up competition in the energy storage system (ESS) market as growth in electric vehicle batteries temporarily slows.

South Korea’s SMART100 makes nuclear history

South Korea is on track to make history as its SMART100 small modular reactor (SMR) becomes the first of its kind to submit a Safeguards Technical Report (STR) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

China’s BYD to build 1MW ultra-fast EV charging network in South Africa by 2026

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Co. Ltd (SHE:002594, HKG:1211) has announced plans to develop a 1-megawatt (MW) ultra-fast charging network in South Africa by 2026 — the country’s most ambitious EV infrastructure project to date.

Vietnam’s LNG-to-power push is running into a supply-chain and policy brick wall

Vietnam’s accelerating pivot towards LNG gas as a transition fuel has long been billed as a pragmatic middle path by Hanoi.

Indonesia and Singapore strengthen ties on green investment and digital economy at IMF meeting

Indonesia and Singapore have pledged to deepen cooperation in green investment, digital transformation, and energy transition

Medco E&P surpasses gas targets in Indonesia

Indonesia’s leading energy company, PT Medco E&P Indonesia, has recorded higher-than-expected gas production from its South Sumatra Block (SSB), a key onshore asset contributing to the country’s domestic energy supply.

IEA cuts offshore wind outlook following Japan setbacks

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has sharply reduced its forecast for global offshore wind power expansion, cutting its five-year outlook by over 25%.