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Petronas signs 20-year charter with MISC for five LNG carriers
Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), a subsidiary of Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas, has signed a massive 20-year time charter agreement with maritime logistics leader MISC Berhad for five newbuild 174,000 cubic metre liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers
Malaysian Gamuda’s subsidiary breaks ground on 75MW Western Australia solar farm
DT Infrastructure, the Australian subsidiary of Malaysian engineering powerhouse Gamuda Bhd(GAMUDA), has commenced construction on the Jinbi Solar Farm in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region
Bangladesh's renewable energy goals lag as budget support remains weak
Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector has received limited fiscal support despite repeated policy targets over the last decade, with less than 5% of total power-sector budget allocations directed toward renewable projects.
Bangladesh fuel import bill jumps by over $3.5bn due to West Asia tensions
Bangladesh’s fuel oil and gas import costs have surged by around BDT400bn ($3.6bn) due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, placing severe pressure on the country’s finances.
Fujiyama expands solar panel manufacturing with new facility in India
India’s clean energy manufacturing sector has received a major boost with the commissioning of a new solar panel manufacturing plant by Fujiyama Power Systems in Ratlam.
Laos electricity producer strengthens finances after difficult years
Laos’ state-linked hydropower producer EDL-Gen has returned to profit in 2025 after suffering losses for the previous two years.
Cambodia maintains electricity tariffs despite global fuel price increases
Cambodia will keep electricity prices unchanged despite rising global energy costs, with the government and Electricite du Cambodge absorbing around $40mn in additional expenses
Indonesian companies Astrindo, Humpuss sign $1.5bn MoU
PT Astrindo Nusantara Infrastruktur Tbk(BIPI) has entered into a strategic partnership with PT Humpuss Maritim International Tbk(HUMI.JK) to explore five major energy and industrial projects across Indonesia
Indonesia, Malaysia's Citaglobal Berhad sign pact for waste-to-energy, biogas
The Lampung Provincial Government of Indonesia has officially entered a strategic partnership with Malaysian firm Citaglobal Berhad to transform the region's waste management and energy landscape
Philippines orders electricity firms to boost power supply
Power producers in the Philippines have been ordered to reinstate their full output capacities immediately. The directive follows a series of emergency alerts on the Luzon and Visayas grids caused by forced outage.
Bangladesh reviews revival of 31 cancelled renewable energy projects
Bangladesh’s government has begun reassessing 31 cancelled renewable energy projects as authorities look to boost electricity generation capacity and restore investor confidence in the sector.
Vietnam’s Gia Lai approves $31mn solar project
Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved an investment policy for the Hoài Đức Solar Power Plant, which will be developed through a competitive bidding process to select an investor.
Heatwave fuels sharp increase in Ho Chi Minh electricity
Electricity consumption in Ho Chi Minh City has climbed to record levels as persistent heatwaves continue to boost demand for air conditioning and cooling systems.
Myanmar pushes to revive declining Yadana gas production
Myanmar and Thailand’s PTTEP have discussed plans to increase production from the Yadana gas project as output from the field continues to decline.
Kyushu Electric to replace reactor vessel cover at Genkai 4 for reliability upgrade
Kyushu Electric Power Co. has decided to replace the top cover of the reactor vessel at unit 4 of its Genkai nuclear power plant in order to improve the reliability of the 1,180-MW pressurised water reactor.
China’s SGCC begins work on Tibet–Guangdong ultra-high voltage power link
State Grid Corporation of China has begun construction of the Xizang section of the ±800 kV Tibet–Guangdong ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project.
Singapore passes halfway point in push for 2030 EV charging target
The Land Transport Authority has reported that Singapore has installed more than 30,500 electric vehicle charging points as of March 2026, crossing the halfway threshold towards its national target of 60,000 chargers by 2030.
TotalEnergies, MK Land reach financial close on Malaysian solar project
TotalEnergies and MK Land Holdings Berhad have reached financial close on a 30-MWac (around 50MWp) solar power plant in Kulim, Kedah, in Malaysia.
India approves $4bn coal gasification push
India’s cabinet has approved a new incentive scheme worth INR375bn ($3.9bn) to accelerate surface coal and lignite gasification projects, as the government seeks to strengthen energy security.
South Korean ports to tap surplus renewable energy
A fresh analysis by the non-governmental organisation Pacific Environment suggests that South Korea could fast-track its shift to sustainable energy by utilising wasted renewable electricity to power its maritime hubs.
South Korea, US firms sign nuclear engineering pacts
The South Korean energy producer, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) signed a memorandum of understanding with US firm Southern Nuclear Operating Company to cooperate on nuclear engineering, the company announced.
Russia offers Indonesia full-spectrum nuclear cooperation package
Rosatom has said it is ready to offer Indonesia a comprehensive framework for developing its nuclear energy programme, spanning gigawatt-scale reactors, small modular units and floating nuclear power plants.
Tata Power advances SMR plans with NPCIL talks
Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER) is accelerating work on its long-term nuclear energy strategy and has begun discussions with state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Bangladesh’s rising fuel import dependence sparks warning over ‘energy trap’
Bangladesh’s growing reliance on imported fuel has pushed the country into an “energy trap,” exposing the economy to mounting global market risks and threatening medium-term growth prospects.
Indonesia navigates fiscal reform for renewables
Indonesia is currently navigating a complex fiscal and environmental landscape as it seeks to balance its industrial ambitions with global sustainability standards
Trump backing of Chinese EVs threatens Hyundai
South Korea leading automotive player Hyundai Motor Group is facing a serious threat to its US market share after President Donald Trump repeatedly called for Chinese investment.
Adani Green commissions 150-MW solar project in India’s Gujarat
Adani Green Energy Limited (NSE: ADANIGREEN) has commissioned a 150-MW solar power project at Khavda in Gujarat through its wholly owned step-down subsidiary, Adani Green Energy Twenty Five C Limited.
Chinese firm Dongjin to invest $15mn in battery plant in Pakistan
Dongjin Group plans to establish a dry battery manufacturing facility in Pakistan’s Allama Iqbal Industrial City, targeting rising demand linked to electric vehicles and solar energy systems.
India rejects sanctioned Russian LNG
India has turned down Russia’s proposal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) covered by US sanctions, even as disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East tighten fuel supplies.
India clears Tarapur Unit 2 for 10 more years after major refurbishment
India’s nuclear regulator has approved the restart and continued operation of Unit 2 at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) after the successful completion of an extensive refurbishment and safety upgrade programme.
Bangladesh completes fuel loading at Rooppur nuclear plant's first unit
Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant has moved a step closer to electricity generation after fuel loading was completed at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
Thailand targets electric vehicle expansion in transport sector
Thailand’s Transport Ministry is seeking billions of baht in government funding to help public transport and freight operators replace ageing fuel-powered vehicles with electric alternatives
Mounting debt pressures Vietnam’s renewable energy sector growth
Vietnam’s renewable energy sector is coming under increasing financial pressure as rising debt costs and weaker earnings weigh heavily on solar and wind power companies.
Green lending becomes priority for Cambodian banks
Cambodia’s banking sector is rapidly embracing green finance as institutions seek to attract investment, manage environmental risks and align with global sustainability standards.
Pakistan gambles on Qatar LNG even as Hormuz disruption exposes energy vulnerability
Pakistan has opted against making fresh emergency purchases of LNG on the spot market despite continued disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Manila provides 45mn litres diesel for remote regions
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) is supplying diesel at reduced rates to remote communities served by the National Power Corporation (NPC), the department announced on May 11.
Taiwan budgets $11bn for CPC Corp price subsidies
Taiwan will inject TWD350bn ($11.14bn) into state-owned energy firm CPC Corp over the next four years to ease heavy financial pressure, officials said on May 12.
QatarEnergy’s second LNG tanker transits Strait of Hormuz
QatarEnergy has sent a second LNG tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz, following an arrangement between Iran and Pakistan to allow safe passage.
Cost estimates rise for Woodside’s delayed Browse LNG project
Australia’s Woodside Energy has raised its cost estimate for its long-delayed Browse LNG project.
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Electricity demand across the wider ASEAN region is rising rapidly. Manufacturing expansion, electric vehicle adoption and the construction of energy-intensive data centres are driving consumption higher and higher every day.
Tata Power expands Bhutan hydropower partnership
Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER) has expanded its clean energy partnership with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC), increasing the total planned hydropower capacity under their collaboration to 5,033 MW.
India weighs incentives for floating solar projects to decentralise renewable energy growth
The Indian government is considering incentive schemes for floating solar projects as part of efforts to spread renewable energy development more evenly across the country rather than concentrating capacity in a handful of states.
Bangladesh's energy crisis biggest barrier to investment
Bangladesh’s unresolved energy shortages remain the most significant obstacle to attracting both domestic and foreign investment, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun.
Pakistan extends fuel-saving austerity measures
Pakistan has extended nationwide austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and reducing energy consumption until June 13 as elevated global oil prices continue to pressure the country’s import-dependent economy.
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