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China's JA Solar to supply 1.2 GW of PV modules to Uzbekistan’s Samarkand solar projects
China's JA Solar, a provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions, has signed a module supply agreement with Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the Samarkand 1 and 2 solar PV projects in Uzbekistan.
Taiwan sets stronger climate commitments ahead of COP30
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has endorsed a revised set of national climate targets on November 3, ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Brazil.
Malaysia unifies ASEAN’s climate stand ahead of COP30
Malaysia has consolidated ASEAN’s collective position on climate change ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, establishing the region as a unified force in international climate negotiations
Indonesia aims for $970mn in high-quality carbon trade deals at COP30
Indonesia’s Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has urged the country’s delegation to push for stronger emission reduction commitments and attract greater investment in domestic carbon trading
DHL invests $43mn in sustainable warehouse in Thailand
DHL Supply Chain(DPW.DE) inaugurated its first eco-friendly logistics hub in Thailand in October, entirely powered by on-site solar energy.
Indonesia positions itself as a global climate leader at COP30 in Brazil
Indonesia reaffirmed its standing as a global climate leader at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, unveiling a series of concrete actions, measurable targets, and national policies
Rapid renewable expansion strains India’s grid and raises power costs
India’s accelerated push towards renewable energy is testing the resilience of its power grid and driving up electricity supply costs as demand growth struggles to keep pace
Japan commits to monthly LNG purchases to safeguard against supply shocks
Japan will take added measures to ensure the country is insulated from LNG supply shocks.
Over 20 energy giants urge Vietnam to resolve $13bn clean energy dispute
Singapore’s SP Group and more than 20 international power companies from the Philippines, Thailand, Japan and other countries are pressing Hanoi for urgent talks this month after payment delays
Vietnam province unveils 7,780-MW clean power development plan
Dak Lak province, established through the merger of the former Dak Lak and Phu Yen provinces, is set to become a major hub for renewable energy development in the 2025–2030 period
Petronas ramps up Canadian LNG imports signing deal with Cedar LNG
Malaysia’s state-run firm is becoming a bigger player in the fledgling Canadian LNG market.
Deepal S05 makes its debut in Bangladesh as plug-in hybrid option
Chinese automobile brand Deepal, via its Bangladesh distributor DHS Autos, has officially launched the Deepal S05 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in Bangladesh.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to invest $3bn in Philippines’ first offshore wind farm
Hyundai Motor and Singapore’s EDB forge partnership to advance hydrogen and low-carbon tech
The partnership will centre on research and pilot projects hosted at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS), the carmaker’s advanced manufacturing and mobility hub in Jurong.
RSWM to source 60 MW of renewable power from Adani Energy Solutions
Under the arrangement, RSWM will invest INR0.60bn to secure an annual supply of approximately 0.31bn units of green electricity for its textile manufacturing facilities in Rajasthan.
Fitch affirms Taipower’s top credit rating amid mounting transition costs
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the financial strength of Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), assigning a ‘AAA(twn)’ rating to the state-owned utility’s proposed TWD16.1bn ($520mn) bond issue, underscoring the company’s vital public role.
Vietnam integrates renewable energy in farming
Vietnam is steadily moving towards its Net Zero goals by transforming its green growth strategy, promoting renewable energy, and fostering low-emission agricultural practices.
How Laos shows China’s green energy might
At first glance, the isolated hills of south-eastern Laos hardly appear to be a stage for geopolitical rivalry. Dak Cheung district, one of the most inaccessible parts of one of Asia’s poorest nations,
Rescue operation continues after power plant collapse in South Korea
A boiler tower at an old thermal power station in the south-east of South Korea collapsed on November 6 afternoon, trapping multiple workers beneath the rubble.
Petronas signs 20-year deal with Pembina pipeline to boost Canadian LNG exports
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has signed a 20-year agreement with Canada’s Pembina Pipeline Corp, expanding its natural gas export capacity from Canada through the Cedar LNG project, the Malaysian state-owned oil company said in a statement
Mitsubishi takes minority stake in Indian biogas player KIS Group’s Indonesia arm
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation(8058.T) has acquired a minority stake in India-based KIS Group’s Indonesia operations, marking its first move into the global biogas sector
Vietnam's BSR sets sights on Laos as next export frontier
Vietnamese refinery Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR), a unit of state-energy champion Petrovietnam, has moved to deepen its export reach into the Lao market, signalling a broader regional push.
ASX-listed TMK Energy reports record production at Mongolia coal seam gas project
TMK Energy (ASX: TMK) on November 5 announced record gas production during October at the pilot production project at its 100%-owned Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Project in Mongolia.
Legal issues hit Vietnam's renewables sector
Suzlon Energy earnings rise sharply in 2Q
Suzlon Energy Limited (SUZLON / 532667) has reported a sharp surge in earnings for the second quarter of the 2025–26 financial year, posting a net profit of INR1.2.79bn ($144mn) - a rise of 539% compared with INR2bn in the same period last year.
IEX in India sees profit increase for 2Q 2025-26
Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX) has reported a net profit of INR1.23bn ($13.9mn) for the second quarter of the 2025–26 financial year.
India’s Maharashtra looks into pumped storage project
NVIDIA linked cloud centre in Malaysia to be powered by solar
Malaysia’s YTL Group (6742 / YTLPOWR / 4677) has begun work on a 500-MW artificial intelligence cloud data centre for NVIDIA (NVDA) in Johor that will be powered entirely by solar energy.
Chinese wind firm sends breeze across Saudi Arabia, Central Asia
China’s Envision Energy has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power (2082) to deepen cooperation on wind energy projects across Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and other parts of Central and Eastern Asia.
China records breakthrough in thorium molten salt reactor
China’s experimental molten salt reactor in Wuwei, Gansu Province, has successfully converted thorium into usable uranium fuel for the first time, according to the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Millions in the Philippines still without power after Typhoon Kalmaegi
Nearly 1.3mn homes in the Visayas region remain without electricity after Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the area, according to the National Electrification Administration.
CtrlS and NTPC Green partner to develop 2 GW of renewable projects for datacentres in India
CtrlS Datacenters has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Green Energy Limited(NTPCGREEN) to jointly develop up to 2 GW of renewable energy capacity to power CtrlS facilities across India
Pakistan cancels 21 LNG cargoes from Eni to curb gas surplus
Pakistan has reached an agreement with Italy’s Eni(ENI.MI) to cancel 21 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes under a long-term supply deal, as part of efforts to manage a mounting gas surplus in its domestic network
DHL inaugurates solar-powered warehouse in Thailand
Adani Power seeks international arbitration over Bangladesh payment dispute
Adani Power(ADANIPOWER), listed on the Mumbai stock exchange, plans to initiate an international arbitration process to resolve a dispute with Bangladesh over payments for electricity supplied under a long-term cross-border contract
Singapore–China economic ties enter a new era of digital and green collaboration
The economic relationship between Singapore and China is entering a dynamic new phase, marked by deeper cooperation in innovation-driven sectors such as digital trade and green development, according to industry leaders
Japan’s Kansai Electric begins study on potential new nuclear reactor
Kansai Electric Power Company(TYO: 9503) is preparing to launch a detailed site study in November 2025 to determine whether a new nuclear reactor could be built at, or close to, its existing Mihama nuclear power station in Fukui Prefecture.
Costa Rica state power firm breaks ground on $11.5mn solar plant
ICE (Costa Rican Electricity Institute) launches 10.3 MW photovoltaic facility in San José as Central American nation accelerates renewable capacity expansion
Senvion India inks MoU with Integrum Energy to supply 50 wind turbines across five states
At Windergy India 2025, Senvion India officially unveiled its engineered-in-India 4.2M160 wind turbine prototype and announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Integrum Energy to supply and commission up to 50 units of the model
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