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India’s all-important power pivot and the financial numbers New Delhi will face

The new National Electricity Policy 2026 will, once finalised, replace the existing policy framework that has been in place since 2005.

Laos begins construction on new 230 kV line

Laos officially commenced construction of a new 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission line on January 30, linking Luang Prabang and Xieng Khouang provinces in the country’s north.

ADB backs Vietnam green finance push with $2mn banking programme

The programme forms part of a wider technical assistance project on inclusive and climate finance, funded by the Japanese government through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz cuts power tariffs to bolster industry and exports

Alongside the tariff cut, Sharif said wheeling charges for industrial users would be brought down to below PKR9 per unit, a step he said should encourage firms to sell surplus power to neighbouring industries.

Kia introduces new high performance EV variants

South Korea’s leading car manufacturer, Kia Corp., introduced high-performance editions of its EV3, EV4, and EV5 vehicles on February 2.

India's UP generates 5mn units of green power daily under rooftop solar push

India's Uttar Pradesh state is now generating more than 5mn units of green electricity daily through rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

South Korea begins search for fresh nuclear reactor locations

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has officially initiated a competitive tender to identify suitable regions for the construction of two massive nuclear energy facilities.

China replaces South Korea in Indonesia Titan battery project

Indonesia has scheduled the first half of 2026 for the commencement of the Titan project, a massive integrated battery venture led by Chinese firms Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and EVE Energy.

BYD’s Cambodian plant delivers first local EVs

Cambodia has marked a major industrial milestone with the delivery of its first domestically assembled electric vehicles (EVs)

Hoa Phat teams up with Indian partners to expand rooftop solar

Vietnamese conglomerate Hoa Phat Group has entered into a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Hero Future Energies Vietnam (HFE) and India’s Horus Power to deploy rooftop solar power systems across its network of industrial parks

Canada eyes India to boost LNG exports

Upstart LNG exporter Canada is targeting India for a rise in sales with Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to visit the energy-hungry country in the coming weeks.

The battery revolution

The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway.

Indonesia unveils 100-GW solar drive to power tens of thousands of villages

The Indonesian government has announced plans to roll out 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity, supported by 320 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery storage, under its flagship 100 GW Solar Programme

Activists urge BRICS bank to avoid funding large-scale bioenergy projects in Indonesia

The New Development Bank (NDB) has been cautioned against financing large bioenergy developments in Indonesia, amid concerns that existing regulations are insufficient to protect local communities and the environment

Philippines centralises energy discounts with National Lifeline Subsidy Fund

The Energy Regulatory Commission has authorised a standardised lifeline subsidy for disadvantaged citizens across the Philippines.

South Korea launches first carbon neutral citrus fruit in Jeju

South Korea’s Jeju Island has achieved a significant agricultural breakthrough with the debut of citrus fruit cultivated entirely via sustainable power.

Vietnam puts energy at the heart of growth push

Electricity demand is forecast to grow by about 8% a year in 2021–25, accelerating to 10–12% annually in the 2026–30 period, before easing to around 7–7.5% a year in the first half of the 2030s.

Vietnamese-led consortium secures $2.2bn Cà Ná LNG power project

The project centres on a 1,500-MW power station using combined-cycle gas turbine technology fuelled by imported LNG. It will be supported by a dedicated LNG port and regasification system.

India's Adani Power ramps up electricity exports to Bangladesh despite diplomatic strains

GIZ and ThyssenKrupp Nucera partner to advance green hydrogen and Power-to-X markets in India

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and ThyssenKrupp Nucera have formed a new partnership to accelerate the development of green hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) markets in India

SouthGobi advises market of potential ownership limits on Mongolia’s “strategic” mineral deposits

Coal miner SouthGobi Resources (1878.HK) on January 28 advised potential investors in a statement to the market of potential ownership limits that may apply to “strategically important mineral deposits” in Mongolia.

EV registrations in Cambodia near 13,000 as charging stations expand

EV registrations in Cambodia are nearing 13,000 as charging stations expand. Cambodia is calling on electricity providers to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as registrations of EVs surged to nearly 13,000

Khanh Hoa sets sights on becoming Vietnam’s renewable energy powerhouse

Khanh Hoa province is positioning itself as a national centre for renewable energy, buoyed by the Politburo’s Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW and its exceptional natural conditions

Hitachi Energy steps up China push as grid demand surges

The expansion forms part of the Swiss-based group’s $9bn global investment programme and will add capacity at several strategic locations, including Xi’an in Shaanxi province, Xiamen in Fujian province and Chongqing.

TEPCO vows deep cuts and asset sales in approved turnaround plan

Japan’s government has signed off on a fresh restructuring plan for Tokyo Electric Power Company, backing a sweeping overhaul aimed at restoring the utility’s financial footing while preparing it for a surge in power demand.

South Korean authorities order recall of 55,000 foreign vehicles

India and Canada relaunch ministerial energy dialogue

India and Canada have agreed to deepen cooperation across conventional and clean energy sectors, relaunching the India-Canada Ministerial Energy Dialogue on the sidelines of India Energy Week 2026

India to scrap fixed clean energy tender targets amid growing project backlog

India will move away from setting fixed annual targets for clean energy tenders after repeatedly missing auction goals and building up a substantial backlog of projects without confirmed buyers

Mongolia announces 2026 coal, copper and iron ore production targets

Mongolia plans to produce 90mn tonnes of coal, 1.9mn tonnes of copper concentrate and 9.4mn tonnes of iron ore in 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIMR) has announced.

Oroi Village officially recognised as a beneficiary of the Papua LNG pipeline project

Oroi village, situated in Ward 8 of Nara South in Kairuku District, has been formally acknowledged as a beneficiary community of the upcoming Papua LNG project because of its proximity to the planned gas pipeline

India’s Waree Renewable Tech take majority stake in APS

Waaree Renewable Technologies is moving to strengthen its engineering and execution capabilities with the acquisition of a majority stake in Associated Power Structures, in a deal valued at $134mn.

India’s Juniper moves into BESS – in a big way

At 100 MWh, the installation is among the largest grid-connected battery storage projects currently in operation in India.

KPI Green brings new large-scale solar project to bear

KPI Green Energy has commissioned the first phase of its large-scale solar project awarded by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, bringing 24.2 MW of alternate current capacity into operation.

China’s Dayu New Energy to develop 500-MW solar, wind projects in Tajikistan

China’s Dayu New Energy Limited has announced plans to develop solar and wind power plants with a combined installed capacity of 500 megawatts in the Kubodiyon and Jaihun districts of Tajikistan’s southwestern Khatlon region.

BYD breaks ground on $130mn electric vehicle battery plant in Vietnam

Chinese battery giant BYD has officially commenced construction of its first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in Vietnam following the signing of a strategic partnership with local firm Kim Long Motor. The project, valued at $130m

China brings world’s first fourth-generation pebble tech nuclear reactor online

China has begun commercial operations of the world’s first fourth-generation nuclear reactor, marking a major milestone in nuclear safety and low-carbon energy innovation with its High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor-Pebble-bed Module (HTR-PM).

Vietnam moves towards increased LNG use

Vietnam is doubling down on its quest to expand LNG use, with Hanoi reportedly preparing to loosen state power-purchasing rules in a renewed attempt to revive stalled investment in LNG-fired generation.

NMDC begins coal mining as India pushes energy security

The new foray marks NMDC’s formal entry into coal mining and broadening its footprint in eastern India

Japan’s Chubu Electric faces scrutiny as nuclear fraud probe begins

Japan’s atomic regulator initiated a physical audit of Chubu Electric Power’s main offices. This investigation follows revelations of data manipulation involving earthquake risk assessments at the Hamaoka nuclear facility in Shizuoka.

South Korea reaffirms commitment to dual reactor expansion

The South Korea administration has reaffirmed its intention to establish two massive nuclear power facilities by 2038.

Pakistan, Malaysia explore halal food, green energy and tourism cooperation

Pakistan and Malaysia have held fresh discussions on expanding cooperation in halal food, green energy and tourism as both sides seek to deepen bilateral ties

Bangladesh’s power gamble and how energy security is in play at the ballot box

Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s energy mix has shifted sharply as domestic gas fields have declined and electricity demand has surged. Imported LNG stepped in to fill the gap.

India’s LNG buyers stall long-term deals as they press for lower prices

India’s liquefied natural gas buyers are delaying the finalisation of multi-decade supply agreements as they seek cheaper pricing and more flexible terms, betting that a looming surge in global supply will strengthen their negotiating position