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Koreans plan to establish e-bike plant in Cambodia
South Korean investors are eyeing Cambodia’s growing electric vehicle market, exploring the possibility of setting up an e-motorcycle assembly plant.
LG Energy Solution launches battery plant in Canada
LG Energy Solution, a South Korea-based battery maker specialising in electric vehicle and energy storage batteries, began operating a CAD5bn ($3.7bn) battery facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on March 7.
Singapore faces potential electricity price increases after Qatar LNG shutdown
Singaporean households and businesses could experience higher electricity costs if the shutdown of a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Qatar continues for an extended period
Indonesia targets first nuclear power plant launch
Indonesia plans to commission its first nuclear power plant between 2032 and 2034, marking a major step in the country’s long-term transition toward cleaner energy sources
Asia’s energy reserves under pressure as ‘2026 energy shock’ takes hold
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has thrown a harsh spotlight on a simple but decisive question for Asian governments: how long their energy reserves can last as part of the 2026 energy shock
Asia desperate for energy as Gulf disruption spreads
Across Asia, motorists are joining long lines at petrol stations as prices climb and governments across the region come to the realisation they could be left struggling to meet the energy demands of some of the world’s most populated countries.
India’s ACME executes two renewable energy PPAs
India’s ACME Solar Holdings Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, ACME Greentech Seventh Private Limited, has executed two power purchase agreements with SJVN Limited for firm and dispatchable renewable energy.
Levanta Renewables snaps up majority stake in Vietnamese wind project
Vietnam-based Levanta Renewables has purchased an 80% stake in an already operational 50-MW onshore wind project in Gia Lai province, south of Da Nang.
The Philippines needs more energy storage for its larger renewable projects
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced a mandate requiring all new variable renewable energy projects with a capacity of 10 MW or more to integrate energy storage systems.
Taiwan reports oil and gas reserves above minimum
Taiwan holds sufficient crude oil reserves to cover more than 100 days of demand and natural gas stocks that would last for over 11 days, both exceeding the country’s mandated minimum levels, according to Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin.
India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice
India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG, has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result PLL has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to.
Bangladesh scrambles for LNG supplies after QatarEnergy declares force majeure
Bangladesh is facing the risk of fuel shortages within days after a disruption in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies forced authorities to urgently seek alternative cargoes in the global spot market
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy because of the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. But 8-hour batteries are key to completing the evolution.
Vietnam fuel prices jump amid Middle East conflict
Vietnam has significantly increased domestic fuel prices following a sharp rise in global oil markets driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Middle East conflict disrupts fuel supplies in Myanmar
Fuel shortages have triggered long queues at petrol stations across Myanmar, as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East reduce supplies.
Bhutan and Singapore launch climate projects to advance carbon market cooperation
Bhutan and Singapore have launched four innovative climate projects under Article 6 cooperation to help develop Bhutan’s carbon market and advance its low-carbon development pathway
Indonesia elevates clean energy transition to a core pillar of strategic diplomacy
Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally positioned the clean energy transition as a central pillar of its strategic diplomacy, signalling a shift in how the country structures international partnerships
Bangladesh says fuel reserves adequate despite Hormuz risks
Bangladesh holds sufficient reserves of refined petroleum products and does not expect any immediate supply disruption even if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is affected
VinEnergo unveils first 10GW overseas projects
Vietnam’s VinEnergo Energy JSC has unveiled the first 10GW tranche of its international renewable energy portfolio, marking the opening stage of an ambitious plan to deliver 100GW of capacity worldwide within the next three years.
Beijing’s next five-year plan tests climate ambition
The rapid deployment of renewable energy options around the country and the popularity of electric vehicles in recent year has already begun to restrain the growth of China’s climate footprint.
India’s RenewSys to supply 125MWp of TOPCon modules for ENGIE’s Rajasthan solar project
The modules will be deployed at ENGIE’s forthcoming solar installation in the north-western Indian state. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between February and April 2026.
Marubeni, Hyosung and Skeleton partner on Korean grid stabilisation system
The agreement provides a framework for collaboration aimed at strengthening grid resilience as South Korea increases its reliance on variable renewable energy and confronts rapidly shifting electricity demand patterns.
Delhi to assess Patiala nuclear plant feasibility
The Indian government will examine the feasibility of establishing a nuclear power plant in Patiala, Punjab, Minister of State Jitendra Singh has said.
South Korea’s KHNP and Singapore seal SMR cooperation pact
Key areas include joint studies of SMRs for potential application in Singapore, collaboration on human resource development and training, and the sharing of technical information and best practices.
TEPCO to deploy probe inside Fukushima reactor vessel
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, known as TEPCO, is preparing an unprecedented internal inspection at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station.
India’s captive, commercial coal output rises 18.51% in February
Coal production from captive and commercial mines in India rose 18.51% year-on-year to 20.49mn tonnes (MT) in February 2026, while dispatches stood at 17.72mn tonnes, according to a government press release.
GAIL clears investment for 178.2-MW wind project in India's Maharashtra
GAIL (India) Limited has approved an investment of INR17.36bn ($190mn) to develop a 178.2 megawatt (MW) greenfield wind power project in Maharashtra.
Middle East tensions threaten Vietnam's energy security
Vietnam has been advised to strengthen its preparedness for potential oil supply disruptions and sharp price increases as tensions intensify in the Middle East, with experts urging a stronger focus on domestic reserves
How exposed is China to the Hormuz crisis?
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hit China’s energy security hard, threatening to sever roughly half of its crude imports and a significant share of its LNG supply.
Cheniere records 60% rise in net income amid record LNG production
Cheniere Energy reported a 64% increase in net income in 2025.
Pakistan considers buying LNG from Azerbaijan’s SOCAR as contingency plan
Pakistan is bracing for possible disruption to its gas supply as cargo deliveries from Qatar could disruption after the Gulf country stopped producing LNG in the wake of missile attacks from Iran.
Bridge Data Centres, Concord New Energy to develop Singapore’s barge-based hydrogen power solution
Bridge Data Centres and Concord New Energy(0812.HK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop Singapore’s first barge-mounted hydrogen power generation system designed for next-generation, AI-driven digital infrastructure
Japan says Qatar LNG halt to have no immediate impact on supply
Japan’s trade minister has indicated that a recent stoppage in LNG output in Qatar, triggered by regional turmoil following Iranian military strikes, will not immediately disrupt the country’s energy supplies.
Japan plans cross-border carbon storage project with Malaysia
Japan announced that it’s seeking to ship captured carbon emissions to Malaysia under what would be Southeast Asia’s first cross-border carbon capture and storage initiative
India's Lineage Power delivers 100th BESS container
India-based Pace Digitek’s battery storage subsidiary, Lineage Power, has successfully manufactured and delivered its 100th BESS container, built entirely in‑house at a fully automated facility with 5 GWh capacity
Hormuz tensions threaten India’s LNG flows as tankers reroute
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the Middle East are facing potential disruption after escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz prompted some tankers to alter their routes
Cambodia builds 100-MW national renewable solar facility
Cambodia is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the development of a 100-MW National Solar Park in Kampong Chhnang province, a project valued at approximately $26.71mn.
Laos advances 100-MW solar farm in Bolikhamxay
The Lao government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with APDL Solar Power Sole Co., Ltd. to undertake a feasibility study for a proposed 100-megawatt solar power plant in Bolikhamxay province.
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