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South Korea's Samsung Heavy secures $1.22bn ship order

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy (010140.KS) Industries bagged a KRW1.65 trillion ($1.22bn) order to build six vessels for an undisclosed Oceania-based client, the firm announced in a regulatory filing on September 14.

Samsung, SK hynix reject Kepco prepay plan

South Korean chip giants Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK hynix (000660.KS) have rejected a request from state utility Korea Electric Power Corp (Kepco) to prepay five years of electricity bills, industry sources said on September 14.

Afghanistan develops 20 solar projects across 11 provinces

Afghanistan is developing more than 20 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 834 MW across 11 provinces as the country seeks to expand domestic electricity generation and reduce its reliance on imported power.

MGen, Actis plan $600mn Philippine solar project phase two

Meralco PowerGen Corp (MGen) (PSE: MER) wants to partner with global infrastructure investor Actis again to build the second phase of the Terra Solar project in Luzon.

Sri Lanka launches first project under 300-MW solar programme

Sri Lanka has commissioned the first project under a programme to add 300 MW of solar capacity to the national electricity grid as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and increase renewable power generation.

Vietnam exports offshore wind substations to Europe

Four Vietnamese-built substations for Poland’s Baltica 2 wind farm mark a major milestone for the country’s offshore wind industry.

India’s captive coal production rises 10% to 184mn tonnes

Production from India’s captive coal mines increased 10.10% to 184mn tonnes in FY2025-26 from 167.44mn tonnes a year earlier, according to the government.

Laos faces power cuts as electricity exports rise

Laos exports most of its electricity to neighbours while ageing infrastructure and seasonal shortages leave domestic consumers facing frequent outages.

Pakistan regulator approves $47bn power expansion plan through 2035

Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a $47.13bn plan to expand electricity generation and transmission capacity through 2035, while rejecting a proposed $900mn investment in battery energy storage.

Japan's Chubu Electric to withdraw Hamaoka reactor restart applications after data scandal

Chubu Electric Power plans to withdraw its applications for regulatory screening to restart reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear plant in central Japan, a government source said.

Indonesian tech firm partners with Swedish company to build flexible solar panel manufacturing facility

Expanding domestic renewable energy manufacturing capabilities, Indonesian technology firm PT Metalogika Rekayasa Sistem has signed a binding investment and industrialisation framework agreement with Swedish solar energy developer Midsummer AB

Philippine manufacturer converts factories to zero-carbon energy

ACS Manufacturing Corporation signed a retail electricity supply agreement with ACEN RES to power two factories in Laguna using 100% renewable energy.

Watchdog warns Philippines outage limits threaten energy supply

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) cautioned that updated power plant outage limits will weaken incentives for electricity generators to boost operational reliability, as the Visayas and Mindanao regions face grid alert.

Indonesia-owned mining enterprise Aneka Tambang (ANTM) advances $3.3bn nickel projects

Thailand unveils $1.5bn solar subsidy for households

Thailand is offering households financial support for solar installations as the government seeks cheaper electricity and greater energy security

HD Hyundai invests $793mn in power and SMRs

Indonesian coal mining company’s acquisition rumour triggers retail investor debate over valuation discount

South Korea's POSCO faces historic pay strike walkout

Chinese company backs wind power potential in Laos

Laos has considerable potential for wind energy, but reliable power infrastructure, competitive electricity prices and clear policies are essential to attract international investors, according to Chinese wind developer Ming Yang Smart Energy.

Thailand prepares for nuclear power with two SMRs

Thailand is laying the groundwork for two small modular reactors (SMRs) with a combined capacity of 600 megawatts, potentially coming online around 2037.

Tata Power Solaroof crosses 500,000 rooftop solar installations in India

Tata Power Solaroof, the rooftop solar business of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), has crossed 500,000 installations across India, with the company targeting 3mn installations by 2029.

India’s Inox Clean Energy plans $1bn IPO filing by October

Inox Clean Energy, the renewable energy arm of the InoxGFL Group, is preparing to file draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) of around INR100bn ($1.05bn).

Solar Energy Corp. of India invites bids for 700-MW solar projects to supply Odisha C&I consumers

Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of 700 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar photovoltaic projects to supply commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Odisha.

NEPRA sets uniform grid charges for Pakistan's open access power consumers

Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced uniform grid charges for consumers purchasing electricity through open access arrangements.

Philippines opens 160 MW biomass green energy auction

The Department of Energy (DOE) put 160 MW of biomass capacity up for auction, with ceiling prices expected on October 1.

India receives seven applications in first round of coal gasification scheme

India has received seven applications from public- and private-sector companies under the first round of its INR375bn ($3.95bn) scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification, according to a government press release.

Suzlon wins 200-MW wind order from Ayana in India

ADB signs first India transaction advisory agreement for Madhya Pradesh renewable projects

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed its first transaction advisory services agreement in India with the Madhya Pradesh government to help develop three renewable energy projects.

Vietnam targets Southeast Asia’s $40bn CCS opportunity

Nguyen Van Tu, Director of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute, said Vietnam has significant potential to store CO2 in depleted oil and gas fields, deep saline aquifers and deep coal seams.

Thailand considers 89% clean power target by 2050

Thailand is weighing a major shift towards clean energy, with a possible 89% share of electricity from low-carbon sources by 2050.

Mongolia completes first competitive renewable energy auction, signs deals

Mongolia’s National Dispatching Centre has inked power purchase deals with the companies who submitted winning bids in the country’s first competitive renewable energy auction.

Nuclear generation hits fresh record as Asia drives expansion

Nuclear reactors worldwide generated 2,702 TWh of electricity in 2025, up 35 TWh from 2,667 TWh in 2024.

Philippines reserves 7,500 capital ride-hailing slots for EVs

Transport regulators in the Philippines opened 7,500 ride-hailing slots in Metro Manila strictly for electric vehicles, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced in a statement.

Singapore, Laos sign Article 6 Paris Agreement framework to enable carbon credit transfers

Marking an expansion of cross-border carbon market frameworks within ASEAN, Singapore and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) have established a legally binding carbon credit collaboration under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

China starts building second reactor at Zhaoyuan station

China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Corp (CNECC) began pouring first safety-related concrete for unit 2 at the Zhaoyuan nuclear power station in Shandong province.

India proposes mandatory storage for new solar, wind projects

India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed requiring new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects to install co-located energy storage, as the country seeks to strengthen grid stability amid rapid growth in renewable generation.