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Zambia signs 500MW solar and battery deal with South Korea's KS Eco Solutions amid hydropower drop
Zambia has signed a deal with South Korea's KS Eco Solutions Holdings to develop a 500MW solar plant and a 500MWh battery storage system, as the country seeks to diversify away from hydropower.
Philippine banks pump record $982mn into coal assets
Philippine commercial banks funneled a record PHP60bn ($982mn) into coal-fired power infrastructure in 2025, exploiting a major policy loophole to bypass a state ban on new coal developments.
Taiwan electricity consumption to rise 2.5% by 2035
Taiwanese electricity demand will expand by 2.5% annually from this year through 2035, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Vietnam’s EVN strengthens coal, LNG supplies
The utility said it was strengthening efforts to secure coal and liquefied natural gas supplies for power generation while promoting electricity savings and the installation of self-consumption rooftop solar systems.
Pakistan eases energy-saving curbs
Pakistan has rolled back a series of fuel conservation and austerity measures introduced earlier this year, reinstating previous operating arrangements for businesses and transport.
India's oldest nuclear power plant returns to service after major overhaul
India’s oldest nuclear power plant has resumed full operations after an extensive modernisation programme, with the first two units of the Tarapur Atomic Power Station in Maharashtra reconnecting to the grid.
Vietnam's Ca Mau starts construction of wind farm
Southern Vietnam's Ca Mau Province has begun construction of a nearly $95mn wind power project aimed at boosting renewable energy production and supporting long-term economic growth.
Vietnam boosts energy security with Petrovietnam agreements
Petrovietnam has signed two major agreements aimed at boosting hydrocarbon production, strengthening energy security and supporting Vietnam's long-term economic growth.
Thailand's solar expansion raises concerns over future waste
Thailand's rapid shift towards solar energy could create a significant waste challenge unless authorities establish a comprehensive system for managing ageing panels
Uzbekistan, Japan sign $230mn energy efficiency financing deal
Japan will provide Uzbekistan with a JPY 36.8bn ($228.2mn) loan package to support energy-efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industry.
Arctic LNG 2 Plant gets Boost as Russia’s Second LNG Icebreaker Nears Completion
With a South Korean-built Arc-7 LNG carrier redeployed from Yamal LNG, Arctic LNG 2 will soon have three ice breaking carriers to ship cargoes through the Northern Sea Route in winter.
Malaysian infrastructure company secures $83.7mn Islamic financing to part-finance solar plant
Malaysia-based infrastructure group Aizo Group Berhad (KL:AIZO) has secured a capital injection and submitted a regulatory filing to Bursa Malaysia on June 19
Indonesian president approves ex-vice president’s $3.7bn private energy venture
Injecting a wave of private capital into the state's industrial transformation grid, Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has greenlit an infrastructure proposal spearheaded by one of the country's most prominent elder statesmen
Taiwan, Baseload Power sign geothermal development pact
Baseload Power Taiwan and state-owned energy company CPC Corporation, Taiwan signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate geothermal energy development across the island, the companies announced on June 17.
South Korea selects locations for new nuclear reactors
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) selected Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province for two new large-scale nuclear reactors and Gijang in Busan for a new small modular reactor (SMR).
Australian Unions Reach Deal with Inpex to End Strikes at Ichthys LNG Plant
Australian union groups have come to an agreement with Japanese energy firm Inpex to halt strike action at the Ichthys LNG facilities.
Bangladesh slips in global energy transition ranking amid readiness concerns
Bangladesh ranked 99th among 120 countries in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026, trailing several South Asian neighbours as persistent weaknesses in policy, financing and infrastructure.
India’s thermal coal imports hit four-year low as renewables gain ground
India’s thermal coal imports recorded the lowest level in four years during the first five months of 2026, owing to higher domestic coal output, rising renewable energy generation and elevated import costs.
Indonesia orders emergency coal flexibility following a 20mn metric tonne deficit
The Indonesian central government has intervened to resolve a severe domestic power supply bottleneck due to a critical 20mn metric tonne short-term coal deficit
China Resources New Energy targets record $3.6bn IPO
China Resources New Energy priced its Shenzhen initial public offering at CNY10.11 per share to raise up to CNY24.5bn ($3.6bn) if its overallotment option is fully exercised, a regulatory filing showed on June 18.
Malaysia gauges small modular reactors for nuclear energy future
Malaysia's energy planners are split over a critical technology fork: deploying cutting-edge Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) or relying on proven Large Conventional Reactors (LCRs)
India’s Inox Wind signs supply deal for 1,500 MW of turbines
Under the agreement, Inox Wind will provide its 3.3 MW and 4X MW wind turbine generators. The supply arrangement forms part of a broader push to expand renewable capacity through integrated group operations.
South Korea cuts gas import tariffs to 0%
South Korea will eliminate import tariffs on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas under a quota system in the second half of 2026, the Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on June 18.
Philippines approves 13 renewable energy projects
The Philippines’ Department of Energy has welcomed the certification of 13 renewable energy projects valued at PHP344.62bn ($5.7bn) under the government’s Green Lane initiative in the first five months of 2026.
Japan sets plan for up to five new nuclear reactors by 2040
The proposal marks the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster that the government has set a numerical target for reactor replacement.
China secures clean energy with Laos turbine deal
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Windey (300772.SZ) signed a contract to supply wind turbines for a cross-border electricity project in Laos.
Solar Energy Corporation of India launches 4,800 MWh renewable energy tender backed by storage
India’s state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a new tender seeking 4,800 MWh of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) capacity supported by co-located energy storage systems.
India’s solar capacity reaches 157 GW, accounting for 68% of renewable energy portfolio
India’s installed solar power capacity has climbed to around 157 GW as of May 2026, representing nearly 68% of the country’s renewable energy portfolio and about 29% of total power generation capacity.
Khulna City administrator urges accelerated solar adoption in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s growing electricity demand can only be met sustainably through greater adoption of solar power, according to Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju.
Singaporean climate company builder 100×100 launches $100mn fund
Accelerating the shift away from arms-length venture investing in sustainability, Singapore-based climate company builder 100×100 (formerly known as Wavemaker Impact) has expanded its capital base
IAEA endorses Malaysia’s nuclear energy blueprint
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has formally endorsed Malaysia’s readiness to construct a sovereign nuclear power programme
India and Japan formalise carbon credit framework
India and Japan have adopted the operational rules governing their bilateral carbon crediting arrangement, according to a press release by India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Philippines aims for first nuclear plant by 2032
India's Kudankulam Unit 5 reaches key milestone with reactor vessel installation
India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has reached a key construction milestone with the installation of the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 5, paving the way for the next phase of equipment assembly.
China pledges deeper rail and power links with Vietnam
China has signalled its readiness to strengthen railway and electricity connections with Vietnam, paving the way for closer trade, logistics and energy cooperation
Russia, Laos strengthen nuclear energy partnership
Russia and Laos have signed an agreement to expand cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, laying the groundwork for future nuclear power development in the Southeast Asian nation.
Korea's Doosan Enerbility wins $350 mn EPC contract for Oman power project
South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility has secured a contract to construct an 870 MW gas-fired power plant at the Special Economic Zone in Duqm in the southeast of Oman, the power engineering firm announced on 15 June.
Asia welcomes Iran-US breakthrough, but caution remains
The tentative peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with a mixture of relief and caution across much of East and Southeast Asia, a region that has borne more than its fair share of the economic fallout of late.
South Korea, Qatar reinforce vital LNG supply alliance
South Korea and Qatar held high-level discussions to expand bilateral cooperation in energy and advanced industrial sectors, the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources reported on June 15.
China issues $50bn warning to Indonesia, slamming nickel production cuts
China has issued a multi-billion-dollar warning to the Indonesian government amidst the economic escalation across the global electric vehicle supply chain
South Korea wins $350mn Oman plant deal
South Korean plant builder Doosan Enerbility (034020.KS) won a KRW530bn ($350mn) contract to construct a combined-cycle power plant in Oman, the company announced on June 15.
India says fuel, fertiliser supplies remain stable
India’s fertiliser and fuel supplies remain secure despite escalating tensions in West Asia, with authorities reporting adequate inventories, uninterrupted refinery operations and stable logistics across key sectors.
Pakistan’s Pioneer Cement approves 28-MW solar project to cut energy costs
Pakistan’s Pioneer Cement Limited (PSX: PIOC) has approved the installation of a 28.3-megawatt solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Chenki in Punjab, as part of efforts to reduce energy costs.
Vietnam expands wind power ambitions for 2030
Vietnam is betting on wind power to fuel its green transition amid the energy uncertainty, while fuel price is changeable.
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