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Cambodia, Laos advance cross-border power plans
Laos and Cambodia have agreed to further deepen cooperation in the energy sector following a series of senior-level discussions in Vientiane.
Japan doubles down on Russian energy supplies despite sanctions pressure
Japan has reaffirmed its intention to continue imports of Russian oil and gas, even as Western nations push Moscow further into economic isolation.
India secures ADB funding for multiple development projects
India signed multiple financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank(ADB), securing more than $800mn in loans and a $1mn technical assistance grant to support large-scale infrastructure and skills initiatives across India
Singapore launches global training grid for cleaner maritime fuels
Singapore will roll out an international network of shared training centres to prepare marine professionals for operating vessels powered by methanol and ammonia
Modi says nuclear sector next for private participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is now preparing to open the nuclear sector to private participation, marking what he called the next major step in the country’s deep-tech reforms.
Philippines ERC gives final nod to Prime Solar's grid connection
The national energy regulator in the Philippines has granted Prime Solar Solutions Corp. permission to integrate its new solar energy generation facility into the regional grid.
Myanmar inspects key LNG-to-power sites in Yangon as trial operations advance
Myanmar’s Union Minister for Electric Power, U Nyan Tun, carried out an inspection of key LNG-to-power projects in Yangon Region on November 29
Chinese carmaker strengthens EV presence in Thailand
Changan Automobile has presented its latest range of new energy vehicles at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025, displaying models from its Avatr and Changan Deepal brands
Japanese court dismisses bid to halt operations at two reactors
A regional court in Japan has refused attempts by local residents to halt operations at several nuclear reactors operated by Kansai Electric Power.
Hokkaido governor signals backing for Tomari reactor restart
Hokkaido’s governor, Suzuki Naomichi, has indicated that he is prepared to endorse the restart of a reactor at the Tomari nuclear power station, marking a significant step in Japan’s gradual return to nuclear generation.
Taiwan edges towards much needed nuclear restart
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has endorsed Taipower’s technical review of three decommissioned nuclear power stations, paving the way for possible restarts at two mothballed nuclear sites.
Pakistani power sourced at higher than expected rate in October
Pakistan’s power authorities have acknowledged that furnace oil-fired plants were operated in October at a fuel cost of PKR33 ($0.11) per unit, significantly higher than the PKR21 per unit cost of underused liquefied natural gas capacity.
Singapore tests virtual power plant in push for smarter grid
Singapore is advancing its ambitions for a more flexible and resilient power system through a new collaboration between SP Group and energy-technology firm Univers.
Johor moves ahead with ambitious cross-border green power corridor
Malaysia’s plans to position Johor as a regional clean-energy hub have gained momentum with a large-scale collaboration involving the World Bank, Permodalan Darul Ta’zim and Ditrolic Energy.
India's Serentica sets out multi-billion-dollar plan for rapid clean energy expansion
Serentica Renewables is preparing a substantial fundraising effort as it seeks to scale its clean power portfolio to 17GW by the end of the decade.
Bisleri strikes long-term deal to source solar power for Uttar Pradesh plant
Sunsure Energy has entered into a long-term arrangement to supply renewable electricity to Bisleri International’s major bottling facility in Sahibabad, marking another step in the shift towards cleaner industrial power use in northern India.
Thai renewable firm posts $81mn in revenue from Vietnamese operations
Super Energy Corporation (SUPER), a leading Thai renewable energy company, reported revenue of around THB2.62bn ($81mn) from its operations in Vietnam during January–September 2025
GreenYellow signs 15-year hybrid solar deal with Thai retailer
GreenYellow has entered a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Thai retailer Dohome to install a hybrid solar and battery storage system at 15 of the retailer’s stores
Sri Lanka posts fastest emissions growth in South Asia despite having region’s cleanest economic footprint
Sri Lanka continues to hold South Asia’s lowest carbon intensity, yet its greenhouse gas emissions grew more sharply than those of its major neighbours in 2024
Rajasthan in India awards large-scale battery storage deal
BC Jindal agrees long-term PPA with India’s SECI
BC Jindal Group has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India.
India’s Laser Power & Infra nets $94mn in power distribution deals
Laser Power & Infra has secured a fresh tranche of contracts totalling INR8.36bn ($94mn) from a combination of national and state-level utilities, consolidating its position in India’s expanding power-distribution market.
Candi Solar raises $58.5mn to build 200MWp of C&I solar in India and South Africa
Candi Solar has secured $58.5mn to expand its commercial and industrial solar portfolio in India and South Africa. The funding will support nearly 200MWp of new distributed-generation projects.
Odisha inks deal with Oil India to accelerate waste-to-energy rollout
The Odisha state government has signed a deed with state-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) to scale up the conversion of urban waste into green energy
Manila launches its latest Green Energy Auction with an offshore wind slant
The Philippines has opened a new chapter in its clean-energy strategy with the launch of its fifth Green Energy Auction, the first to focus exclusively on offshore wind.
Brookfield expands into SE Asia’s green power market
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is deepening its presence in Southeast Asia’s clean-energy market with a series of acquisitions that broaden both its geographical reach and technological footprint across the region.
India’s SECI in PPA deal with ACME Solar
ACME Solar has strengthened its position in India’s hybrid renewables market with a long-term power purchase agreement awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India for a combined solar and storage scheme.
India’s Hindustan Power in 150-MW deal with SECI
Hindustan Power has won a significant mandate from the Solar Energy Corporation of India to deliver a solar-plus-storage scheme with a contracted output of 150MW.
Japan battery system specialist PowerX prepares for IPO
As global attention shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, a key player in the electric storage sector is preparing for a major financial step. The Tokyo Stock Exchange approved PowerX's flotation on its Growth Market.
China's second Hualong One reactor starts generating power
A second major power generating unit has commenced sending electrical power to the distribution network at the Zhangzhou nuclear facility in Fujian province, according to an announcement by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).
India’s rooftop solar capacity surges to record 4.9 GW in first nine months of 2025
India added a record 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 161% year-on-year increase
Indonesia’s Karimun Regency to host $2.3bn green energy complex
Aslan Energy Capital has unveiled plans for a $2.3bn green energy and mobility complex in Indonesia’s Karimun Regency.
Indonesia’s PLN to receive $470mn ADB loan to help shift nation away from coal use
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $470mn results-based loan to Indonesia’s state-owned utility, Perusahaan Listrik Negara, in a move that underscores the country’s effort to accelerate its shift away from coal.
Tata Power teams up with Bhutan on hydropower
Tata Power has entered into a series of commercial agreements with Druk Green Power Corporation, Bhutan’s state-owned utility, to advance the 1,125MW Dorjilung hydroelectric scheme
ADB follows World Bank in revising policy on support for nuclear power financing
The Asian Development Bank has revised its energy policy to allow direct support for nuclear power, signalling a notable shift in how multilateral lenders approach baseload generation in emerging Asian economies.
Ingka Group moves into India’s green utilities market
TotalEnergies to offload Adani Green investment
TotalEnergies (TTE) is preparing to unwind a portion of its investment in Adani Green Energy Limited (NSE: ADANIGREEN) as the French energy giant seeks to profit from gains from a sharply higher valuation.
India and Nepal agree cross-border energy transfer basics
Power Grid Corporation of India and the Nepal Electricity Authority have formalised a pair of joint venture and shareholders’ agreements to advance long-planned cross-border transmission links.
Pakistan’s rooftop solar boom set to exceed daytime grid demand in 2026
Pakistan’s rooftop solar capacity is expected to surpass the national grid’s daytime electricity demand next year in several major industrial centres, reflecting an unprecedented surge in distributed solar installations
Indian renewable energy minister inaugurates 240-tpd biomass pellet plant in Haryana
Indian Minister for New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on November 24 inaugurated a 240-tonnes-per-day biomass pellet manufacturing plant in Rewari, Haryana, developed by the K2 Group of Companies
South Korea firm launches world-first 500kV HVDC cable project
South Korean manufacturing heavyweight LS Cable & System (006260.KS) confirmed on November 24 that it has launched construction on the nation's most significant high-voltage direct current (HVDC) initiative.
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