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Afghanistan's Jawzjan gas fields produce 650,000m3 a day as experts warn of environmental risks
Gas from Jawzjan is one of the few domestic energy sources Afghanistan can draw on for power generation and industry, at a time when the country imports most of its electricity from Central Asian neighbours.
Philippine geothermal firms demand flexible energy auction pricing
Philippine geothermal power developers are demanding an urgent overhaul of the country's green auction mechanism after a recent tender collapsed.
US firms pledge $2bn to South Korea tech
Four US tech giants are sinking KRW 2.8trillion ($2bn) into South Korea's chip and green energy sectors, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported.
Sri Lanka's coal generation falls to 11.7% due to coal shortage
Sri Lanka’s coal-fired power generation fell to 11.7% of total electricity output on September 3 as dwindling stocks forced the country’s only coal-fired power station to reduce generation, shifting greater reliance to hydropower and oil-fired plants
Inox Wind wins repeat 100-MW turnkey order from Indian Oil
LOCA launches Laos’ first green bond to drive EV expansion
LOCA has listed Laos’ first green bond, with the proceeds set to fund a nationwide expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Pakistan again seeks LNG cargo after two failed attempts amid high prices
Pakistan has begun a new bidding round for the purchase of an LNG cargo for September after two failed attempts due to Islamabad being spooked by sky-high prices.
Japan picks fusion start-up Helical for state-backed power demonstration
Japanese fusion company Helical has been selected as a conditionally approved project operator under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2025 supplementary grant scheme for demonstrating fusion energy power generation.
Bangladesh's fossil fuel import bill may rise by $2.8bn in 2026
Bangladesh’s fossil fuel import bill could increase by as much as $2.8bn in 2026, putting further pressure on the economy as disruptions to energy supplies expose the country’s heavy dependence on imported fuels
Grab eyes EV charging expansion and digital support in Cambodia
Grab is exploring wider EV charging access and digital support for Cambodian businesses and drivers.
Philippines' Meralco steps up anti-pilferage drive to protect supply
Manila Electric Co (Meralco), the largest private power distributor in the Philippines, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal electricity connections to protect grid stability.
South Korea chipmakers to prepay $18.4bn for energy grid
South Korea’s state utility Korea Electric Power Corp (Kepco) proposed that Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS) prepay KRW25 trillion ($18.4bn) in utility bills over five years to fund power grid construction.
South Korean shipyard signs $1.14bn deal with Taiwan
Hanwha Ocean (042660.KS) has secured a KRW1.55 trillion ($1.14bn) contract from Taiwanese container shipping line Yang Ming Marine Transport to build six liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel vessels.
Bangladesh to buy four LNG cargoes
Bangladesh has approved the purchase of four additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet rising domestic demand.
Tesla leads South Korean import market in August
Registrations of imported passenger cars in South Korea grew 9.2 per cent year-on-year to 29,817 units last month, according to data published on September 3 by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association.
Vietnam’s $2.7bn Thai Binh LNG project picks technical adviser
Vietnam’s Thai Binh LNG project has appointed AFRY as its international technical adviser.
Myanmar EV policy raises questions over Junta family’s business interests
Myanmar’s EV push is raising fresh questions over the business interests of the junta leader’s family.
Laos opens first zero-carbon library with China’s support
The facility at Luang Prabang Peace Secondary School officially opened on August 29 with support from Zhejiang Electric Power Corporation (600023), bringing solar generation, battery storage and electric-vehicle charging technology to the school.
Meralco launches $2.8mn nuclear energy feasibility study
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) have hired US engineering firm Sargent & Lundy and local outfit AMH Philippines Inc to study deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Philippines.
Philippines studies cheaper feedstock to make local bioethanol competitive
The Philippine agriculture and energy departments are examining cheaper and more varied feedstock to narrow the price gap between locally produced bioethanol and imports.
Denmark's COWI, Taiwan's SINOTECH partner on geothermal front
International engineering consultancy COWI and Taiwan's SINOTECH Engineering Consultants have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue geothermal energy projects in Taiwan.
India, Uzbekistan near long-term uranium supply agreement
India and Uzbekistan are close to signing a long-term uranium supply agreement, a senior Indian diplomat said after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Tashkent.
India’s coal-fired power growth slows as renewables surge in August
India’s coal-fired electricity generation growth slowed in August as renewable power output increased sharply, although strong overall electricity demand continued to support coal consumption.
Thailand considers CO2-based vehicle tax to boost EV hub
Thailand is considering a vehicle tax system based on CO2 emissions as it seeks to strengthen its position as a regional electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub.
ADB approves $175mn loan to expand electricity access in Bangladesh’s Chattogram Hill Tracts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $175mn concessional loan to expand reliable and affordable electricity access across Bangladesh’s Chattogram Hill Tracts, where grid coverage remains significantly below the national average.
Floating solar emerges as India’s next frontier in the clean energy transition
In another boost to the solar power sector, the Indian Union Cabinet recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana, a scheme for the development of floating solar photovoltaic projects.
China solar capacity overtakes coal for first time
China’s installed photovoltaic power capacity surpassed coal-fired capacity for the first time to become the country’s largest power source, the National Energy Administration reported on September 1.
ERC approves transmission links for Philippines green power
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the construction of point-to-point transmission lines for two privately funded renewable energy projects in the Philippines, the regulator announced on September 1.
South Korea's SK On signs $1.09bn storage contract
South Korean battery producer SK On (096770.KS) signed a long-term supply agreement with US firm NeoVolta Power (NEOV) to deliver energy storage system (ESS) cells.
Huasun supplies 13.7-MW solar modules for Myanmar project
Huasun Energy is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia with a 13.7MW solar module order for a photovoltaic project in Myanmar.
Toyota to invest $283mn in electrified vehicle production
Toyota (7203) is stepping up investment in Vietnam with a $283mn expansion focused partly on electrified vehicle production.
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions 100-MW captive solar project in Tamil Nadu
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has commissioned a 100-MW group captive solar power project in Tamil Nadu, taking its overall portfolio size to 12.3 GW.
Pakistan seeks spot LNG cargo for September delivery
Pakistan has moved to secure an additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the international spot market as it looks to meet near-term energy requirements.
Oil India unit signs MoUs for four waste-to-energy projects in Haryana
Oil India Green Energy Limited (OGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Limited (NSE: OIL), has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with four Haryana municipalities to develop integrated compressed biogas and waste-to-energy projects
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