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Elridge Energy to supply 100,000 tonnes of biomass fuel to Thailand

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd has strengthened its presence in the regional renewable energy market after its wholly owned subsidiary, Bio Eneco Sdn Bhd, signed a memorandum of understanding with Thailand’s Berkana Power Co Ltd.

Santos gas finally on its way to Japan

Santos said the inaugural shipment from the offshore Barossa field in the Timor Sea has arrived at the Darwin LNG plant and is being readied for export to Japan’s Sakai terminal near Osaka.

Japan’s LNG imports in 2025: a subdued year amid broader market shifts

According to provisional customs data released by the Japanese Ministry of Finance on January 22, LNG imports fell 1.4% to 64.98mn tonnes in 2025, compared with 2024.

Taiwan to mandate solar installations for sizeable new structures

Commencing August 1, newly constructed buildings in Taiwan exceeding 1,000 square metres must feature rooftop solar arrays.

Alarm triggers shutdown at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor

Tokyo Electric Power Co. paused operations at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility on January 22 following a technical warning.

New South Korea grid secures SK Hynix energy

The regional administration of Gyeonggi and the state-operated Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) recently formalised a pact to develop a 27km underground electrical grid.

High financing costs to stall Philippine renewable energy transition

The Philippines is projected to fall short of its clean energy objectives by 2030 due to substantial borrowing costs and infrastructure limitations.

Philippines clean power to surge through 2031

The Philippine energy sector is on the verge of a historic pivot as green power generation is forecasted to more than double over the coming five years.

India highlights solar leadership as IREDA outlines de-risking model at WEF Davos

India’s experience in scaling solar energy for inclusive and sustainable development was highlighted by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi during his keynote address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos 2026

India’s power grid crosses 500,000 circuit km transmission milestone

India’s national power transmission network has crossed a major landmark, surpassing 500,000 circuit kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines and achieving a transformation capacity of 1,407 GVA

SOCAR to finalise Pakistan energy investment next month after Davos talks

Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR is expected to finalise an investment in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector next month following high-level engagements held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos

China-built Khizi–Absheron wind farm comes online as Azerbaijan expands renewables

The wind farm was developed by ACWA Power, with PowerChina acting as the main contractor. ACWA Power’s project director, Ibrahim Adar, is quoted as saying the plant will save around 220mcm of natural gas annually.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in power system scale

Vietnam’s power system has grown to become the largest in Southeast Asia, reflecting a broader shift in the country’s energy structure towards greener and more sustainable development

Vietnam grants sea areas for offshore wind surveys in Haiphong and Lam Dong

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has approved the allocation of more than 63,800 hectares of maritime space in Haiphong and Lam Dong to state-owned energy groups

South Korea raises nuclear waste management levy after 13-year freeze

South Korea has approved an increase in the fee charged for managing used nuclear fuel, marking the first adjustment to the levy in 13 years and raising costs for the country’s state-run nuclear operator.

Japanese court clears continued operation of Genkai nuclear reactors

Japan’s Fukuoka High Court has rejected a legal challenge brought by around 300 residents seeking to suspend operations at two reactors at Kyushu Electric Power’s Genkai nuclear power station in Saga prefecture.

India targets 1.31bn tonnes of coal output in FY27

India has set a coal production target of 1.31bn tonnes for the financial year 2026–27 as it steps up efforts to curb import dependence amid steadily rising energy demand

Finnfund backs Indian green lender with $12mn loan

Finnfund has agreed to provide a $12mn senior secured loan to Mufin Green Finance, an Indian non-banking financial company focused on financing low-carbon and income-generating assets.

Finnfund backs Transvolt in India’s heavy EV push

Finnfund has agreed to invest $15mn in Transvolt Mobility, strengthening efforts to electrify heavy commercial transport in India as the country accelerates its shift towards cleaner mobility.

Sri Lanka’s solar curtailment costs grid 4mn units of power a day

Sri Lanka’s national grid is losing an estimated 4mn units of electricity each day due to the continued disconnection of solar power plants, highlighting mounting strains in the country’s renewable energy sector

Indonesia moves to open battery precursor plant at Setangga SEZ

Indonesia has taken another step in its mineral downstreaming agenda with the inauguration of a battery precursor materials facility operated by PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru at the Setangga Special Economic Zone in Tanah Bumbu

Rice straw seen as lever in Viet Nam’s net-zero drive

Much of this biomass is still burned or poorly handled, contributing to air pollution, soil degradation, biodiversity loss and higher emissions.

G R Infraprojects wins EPC contract for NTPC battery storage project in India

G R Infraprojects has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract to deliver a battery energy storage system at NTPC’s Mouda super thermal power station in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Adani Energy Solutions sets up new units to expand transmission portfolio

Adani Energy Solutions Limited has established two new wholly owned subsidiaries as part of its push to strengthen its presence in India’s power transmission sector.

ReNew weighs $500mn offshore bond via India’s GIFT City

ReNew Energy Global is preparing a dollar-denominated bond sale of about $500mn, using India’s International Financial Services Centre at GIFT City as the offshore issuing platform.

Pakistan's power generation rises nearly 9% in December

Pakistan’s power generation climbed to 8,487 GWh in December 2025, registering an 8.8% year-on-year increase from 7,800 GWh in the same month a year earlier

MMC’s 2025 sales of Mongolian washed coking coal products up 4% to 8.22mn tonnes

Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC) on January 20 provided an unaudited operational update for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Vietnam officially launches domestic carbon trading market

Japan’s TEPCO delays reactor activation following safety system failure

The operator of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc., announced on January 19 that the planned relaunch of its first reactor since the 2011 disasters has been suspended indefinitely.

Malaysian Khazanah to boost investment in power infrastructure and semiconductors

Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, plans to channel additional capital into strengthening the country’s electricity system and supporting domestic semiconductor companies

Singapore’s ambition for hydrogen power faces cost and supply chain barriers

Singapore’s plan to source up to 50% of its electricity from hydrogen by 2050 is facing major obstacles, with high costs and underdeveloped supply chains emerging as key challenges

ABB ships first India-made wind power converter

ABB on January 19 announced the dispatch of its first wind power converter manufactured in India following the acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business in December 2025

AM Green begins work on India’s largest green ammonia and hydrogen complex

AM Green Group has taken a significant step in India’s clean energy transition with the start of construction on the country’s first and largest green ammonia and green hydrogen complex at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh

Solar panel prices in Pakistan jump due to higher import costs

Solar panel prices in Pakistan have risen sharply in recent weeks, driven by higher global raw material costs and strong demand, pushing up the prices of imported Chinese modules across local markets

Equinor’s eastern ambitions: navigating opportunity and adversity in South Korea

In late 2025 and early 2026, local media reported that Equinor missed a key deadline to finalise an agreement necessary for state backing of the Firefly/Bandibuli project.