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Laos, Thailand and Malaysia boost regional power integration
Laos, Thailand and Malaysia have taken a further step in strengthening regional electricity cooperation with the signing of a new agreement aimed at expanding cross-border power trade in South East Asia
Philippine energy firm allots $2bn to triple power capacity
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has earmarked approximately $2bn for capital expenditure to accelerate its infrastructure development.
Vietnam brings first LNG power plant online as gas takes a larger role in energy mix
Vietnam has commissioned its first commercial power plant fuelled by imported LNG, a step that signals a structural shift in the country’s electricity system.
Singapore port expands push for cleaner marine fuels with new LNG supplier licences
Singapore is stepping up efforts to cement its position as a global hub for lower-emissions marine fuels by opening applications for new licences to supply LNG gas at the Port of Singapore.
Woodside deepens ties with Japan through winter LNG supply pact
Woodside Energy has strengthened its commercial relationship with Japan’s largest power generator by securing a five-year agreement to supply LNG during the country’s peak winter demand period.
Indonesia steps up decarbonisation push with nationwide expansion of EV charging network
Indonesia is accelerating its decarbonisation efforts by rapidly expanding public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with state-owned utility PLN set to deploy hundreds of charging stations nationwide by the end of 2025
Indian power distribution utilities return to profit after years of losses
India’s power distribution utilities recorded a consolidated profit after tax of INR27.01bn ($300mn) in FY2024-25, marking a major turnaround for a sector that had reported losses for several years
Vietnam’s EVN advances LNG power plans with $1.13bn loan
Vietnam’s state-owned power utility, Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), has secured a major financing package to support the construction of a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) power facility
Chinese technology powers Myanmar’s growing solar market
Myanmar’s solar energy sector is gaining momentum, with Chinese technology playing an increasingly prominent role in addressing the country’s persistent electricity shortages
China’s electricity consumption surpasses 10 trillion kWh for the first time, outpacing US and EU combined
China’s annual electricity consumption surpassed 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time in 2025, according to government data released this week, underscoring the country’s accelerating industrial output and surging demand.
Hinduja Renewables plans $4bn push Into wind and storage
Hinduja Renewables Energy is preparing a significant expansion of its clean power portfolio, with plans to invest about $4bn to lift installed renewable capacity to 10 GW over the coming years.
NTPC Green brings new solar capacity online in Rajasthan
NTPC Green Energy has taken another step in expanding India’s renewable power base, bringing 300 MW of capacity into operation at its Bhadla solar photovoltaic project in Rajasthan.
Global interest drives record growth in Japan energy markets
In a significant shift for East Asian energy markets, the 2025 trading year saw an unprecedented spike in Japanese electricity derivatives as local and international participants sought to mitigate volatile wholesale prices.
Philippine's Marcos outlines green energy vision at UAE Summit
Addressing the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on January 13, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr presented a comprehensive strategy to overhaul his nation's power sector through international cooperation.
India's Andhra Pradesh state power company explores Small Modular Reactor option
Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation is working to diversify its energy mix to meet the state’s power requirements while reducing its carbon footprint, with early-stage plans to introduce nuclear power through a Small Modular Reactor
Sri Lanka launches 50-MW Mannar wind project
Sri Lanka has formally launched construction of a 50-MW wind power project in Mannar as part of its national strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Thailand’s WHA sets up Vietnam subsidiary to develop solar power projects
Thailand’s WHA Utilities and Power Public Company Limited has established a new subsidiary in Vietnam as it steps up its involvement in the country’s renewable energy sector.
Shanghai-based JinkoSolar signs 300 MW of solar module deals with Uzbek developers
Shanghai-based JinkoSolar, one of the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers, has signed 300 megawatts of supply agreements with Uzbek developers for its Tiger Neo 3.0 panels.
Madhya Pradesh backs large-scale solar-plus-storage push
Officials say the projects will adopt a single-cycle charging-based energy storage model, allowing batteries to be charged once daily and discharged during periods of peak consumption.
Standard Chartered taps euro market with debut green bond
The bond is backed by Standard Chartered’s sustainable finance asset pool, which the bank says totals roughly $17.4bn in eligible green assets.
Hamaoka NPP dealt another setback in Japan
Japan’s nuclear regulator has escalated scrutiny of Chubu Electric Power after concluding that the utility submitted falsified seismic data during safety checks for the restart of reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant.
TagEnergy expands into Japanese energy market
TagEnergy, a renewable firm headquartered in Portugal, has officially launched its operations in Japan.
Indonesia and UAE explore strategic projects in data centres, clean energy and logistics
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in talks to advance a range of strategic initiatives aimed at deepening bilateral economic cooperation, including projects in data centre development and waste-to-energy solutions
Indonesia moves to revise geothermal law to revive investment and accelerate clean energy growth
Indonesia is preparing to amend its Geothermal Law after investment in the sector declined over the past two years, while also fast-tracking discussions on several key regulations, including the Renewable Energy Bill, revisions to the Electricity Law
NLC India ties up with Gujarat for $2.77bn renewable energy push
State-owned NLC India Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in the state
Laos–Singapore power link moves forward with Tenaga phase two agreement
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has entered into a Phase 2 energy wheeling agreement to enable the cross-border transmission of electricity from Laos to Singapore, with power routed through Thailand and Malaysia using existing regional interconnection
Vietnam’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Gain Boost from Fugro–PTSC G&S Deal
Fugro has renewed and expanded its collaboration with PTSC Geos and Subsea Services (PTSC G&S) to support Vietnam’s growing offshore energy sector, with a particular focus on the rapid development of offshore wind projects
Philippine DOE seeks $403mn in fines from Solar Philippines
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) is intensifying its regulatory oversight by pursuing PHP24bn (approximately $403mn) in penalties against Solar Philippines following the termination of 33 service agreements.
Indonesia presses ahead with B40 biodiesel mandate, while B50 remains under review
Indonesia will continue implementing its mandatory B40 biodiesel policy this year in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive, while plans to raise the blend to B50 are still being evaluated
Masdar signals deeper push into Indonesia’s geothermal sector
Masdar, the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned renewable energy company, is exploring opportunities to expand its investment in Indonesia’s geothermal industry as part of its broader commitment to supporting the country’s clean energy transition
Bangladesh drafts long-term energy strategy amid supply challenges
Bangladesh’s interim government has finalised a long-term energy strategy, underscoring the sector’s centrality to economic stability and industrial output
NTPC and Maharashtra utility move to take over Sinnar coal plant
India’s largest power producer, NTPC, has agreed to jointly acquire the 1,350-MW Sinnar thermal power station with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company, deepening cooperation between the federal and state-owned utilities.
KP Group plans major renewable push in Gujarat
KP Group has set out plans to deepen its presence in India’s clean energy sector after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government to invest about $443mn in new renewable power projects across the state.
BDO backs Philippines gas expansion with $842mn facility
The deal forms part of BDO’s broader push to support projects aligned with national development priorities, particularly in power and transport.
Beijing pushes industrial parks towards green microgrids
China has unveiled a new policy framework designed to speed up the deployment of green microgrids across its vast industrial base, signalling a more interventionist approach to cutting emissions from energy-intensive manufacturing.
Vietnam eases power purchase rules to boost renewable energy uptake
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has agreed to grant greater flexibility in pricing for Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) transactions conducted through privately owned electricity grids, removing existing price band limitations
NuEnergy secures full funding deal to advance Indonesia’s first commercial CBM project
With Indonesia’s first commercial coal bed methane (CBM) gas delivery only months away, NuEnergy Gas has agreed with PT Beijing Energy Linking (PT BJEL) to finance and build its flagship Tanjung Enim project
Indonesia advances nuclear power plans to support energy transition and emissions cuts
The Indonesian government is pressing ahead with plans to develop nuclear power plants as part of its long-term energy transition agenda, driven by rising concerns over energy security and the need to curb carbon emissions
Indonesia's Prabowo signals imminent start of $6bn downstreaming drive
President Prabowo Subianto has announced that a series of downstreaming projects worth around $6bn will begin construction within the coming weeks
Japanese bullet train recycling initiative targets carbon neutrality
Central Japan Railway Co. has developed a proprietary technique to repurpose decommissioned Tokaido Shinkansen carriages.
Coal-fired power generation falls in India for first time in 50 years
Coal-based electricity generation in India declined on a year-on-year basis in 2025 for the first time in nearly five decades, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of renewable energy
India’s coal output edges higher in 2025 as imports continue to decline
India produced around 1,042.90mn tonnes of coal on a provisional basis during the 2025 calendar year, marginally higher than the 1,039.62mn tonnes recorded in the same period a year earlier
Laos strengthens energy capacity as Nam Mo 2 project nears completion
Laos has taken a significant step towards bringing the Nam Mo 2 Hydropower Project into operation with the commencement of reservoir impoundment, signalling the project’s entry into its final phase of construction and commissioning
Vietnam eyes boost to green energy with new rooftop solar rules
Vietnam is moving to encourage wider use of renewable energy by proposing new regulations that would allow households to sell a greater share of electricity generated from rooftop solar systems.
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