REM - Renewable Energy

26 September 2025

Brazil’s Lula, 16 leaders back fair global energy transition

25 September 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and 16 other leaders signed a joint letter endorsing a fair and equitable global energy transition.

Laos pushes investment in carbon markets and clean energy

25 September 2025

Laos’ Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hosted the Carbon Markets and Clean Energy Conference 2025 to advance the country’s readiness for carbon trading

Nigeria inks $60mn container electrification deal to green its ports amid bottlenecks

25 September 2025

Electrifying container logistics in Nigeria could attract about $830mn in investment and cut energy costs by up to 40%, according to the World Economic Forum, citing a modelling study.

African Energy Chamber to release State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at AEW 2025 in Cape Town

25 September 2025

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the launch of its latest report, written in collaboration with S&P Global Commodity Insights, at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference in Cape Town.

China deploys new power pricing regime to balance clean energy mix

25 September 2025

Introduced in June, the framework abandons the uniform tariffs that once rewarded all renewable generation equally, regardless of local demand or grid capacity.

Mexico could hit 45% clean power with 36GW solar, 30GWh batteries, says Ember

25 September 2025

Mexico could install 36GW of solar capacity alongside 30GWh of battery storage to achieve 45% clean electricity generation, significantly reducing dependence on imported gas, according to analysis by Ember cited in pv magazine.

Pertamina Geothermal partners with Toyota to advance Indonesia’s green hydrogen ecosystem

25 September 2025

Indonesian geothermal energy producer PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGEO) has signed a joint declaration with PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) to develop a green hydrogen ecosystem in the country

Google adds 15MWAC of solar to Japanese renewable portfolio

25 September 2025

Google has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with JERA Cross, a subsidiary of Japan’s major energy company JERA, to acquire non-fossil certificates (NFCs) from 15MWAC of solar capacity developed by West Holdings.

Indonesian mining company Indominco shifts from coal gasification to semicoke

25 September 2025

PT Indominco Mandiri (IMM), a subsidiary of PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk (ITMG), is preparing a semicoke processing project as part of its downstreaming programme

China sets first binding target to cut emissions

24 September 2025

China has announced its first economy-wide commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, pledging a cut of between 7 and 10% by as soon as 2035.

Abu Dhabi’s GSU acquires 51% of Uzbekistan’s Yashil Energiya in first investment in Central Asia

24 September 2025

Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has acquired 51% of Uzbekistan’s Yashil Energiya, with the move marking its first investment in Central Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), according to a Khaleej Times report.

ASX-listed Asian Battery Metals reports “excellent” copper recoveries data at Mongolia mine

24 September 2025

ASX-listed copper explorer Asian Battery Metals (ABM) on September 24 reported in a filing with the stock market “excellent interim results from metallurgical test work on its flagship Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia”.

Tajikistan stepping up efforts to mine armour-reinforcement rare metal antimony

24 September 2025

Tajikistan is stepping up efforts to mine its highly-sought-after deposits of antimony, a silver-grey rare metal used in batteries, solar panels and reinforcing the armour of military vehicles, according to a September 24 report from AFP.

TotalEnergies seeks delay for $16bn green ammonia project in Chile

24 September 2025

French energy giant TotalEnergies H2 has applied to suspend environmental assessment of its proposed $16bn green ammonia facility in Chile's Magallanes region, citing the need for additional technical work and field studies.

Istanbul-listed Aydem Renewables sells $550mn five-year debut green eurobonds at 9.875% coupon

24 September 2025

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji (AYDEM) has sold $550mn of five-year debut green eurobonds at a coupon rate of 9.875% and a yield to investor of 10.375% (priced at 98.269), the company said on September 23.

Nigeria’s Koolboks secures $11mn to expand local assembly and cut prices

24 September 2025

Lagos-based Koolboks, which makes solar-powered, off-grid refrigerators aimed at providing reliable cooling in areas with limited electricity, has raised $11mn in Series A funding to expand its local assembly operations and reduce end-user prices.

British IPP Savannah Energy to buy 50% stake in Africa-focused Klinchenberg BV from Norfund

24 September 2025

British independent power producer Savannah Energy (Savannah) has agreed to acquire a 50.1% stake that Norway's Norfund holds in Klinchenberg BV, which has stakes in assets in five African countries.

Australia sets its emissions targets

24 September 2025

Australia has unveiled a 2035 greenhouse-gas reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels, tightening its climate ambition and laying out a detailed national plan to reach net zero by mid-century.

Japan, Netherlands deep hydrogen ties

24 September 2025

Industry associations from the Netherlands and Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation on hydrogen, seeking to share technology and align policy frameworks as both nations step up their clean-energy ambitions.

Aramco's bid to buy Repsol's renewables business collapses

24 September 2025

Talks for Saudi Aramco to acquire a minority stake in Repsol’s renewables business have collapsed, ending months of negotiations over a potential €1bn investment.

BP halts work on Rotterdam biofuels plant

24 September 2025

This marks the latest in a series of setbacks for oil majors seeking to expand in low-carbon fuels amid sluggish demand.

Eni gets greenlight to convert part of Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery into bio-plant

24 September 2025

Italy's Eni has secured approval from Italy’s energy and environment ministry to convert parts of its 160,000 barrel-per-day Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi oil refinery in Pavia into a biorefinery.

Kazakhstan and Germany launch Nexus Institute to tackle Central Asia’s climate challenges

24 September 2025

Kazakhstan’s National Academy of Sciences and the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU) have created a joint research and education hub, the Kazakh-German Nexus Institute, with backing from Germany’s Hanns Seidel Foundation.

US-based LanzaJet and KMG sign agreement on Kazakhstan’s first sustainable aviation fuel project

24 September 2025

LanzaJet, the US-based sustainable fuels technology company, has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan’s state oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG) to advance the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant.

Petronas wins appeal in gas payment dispute with Shell MDS

24 September 2025

Petronas has welcomed a court ruling that overturned a High Court decision allowing Shell MDS to suspend its monthly gas payments to the Malaysian state-owned energy company

Sri Lanka launches energy financing strategy alongside hydrogen policy

24 September 2025

Sri Lanka has officially launched its Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Strategy for the Energy Sector, marking a major step in mobilising resources to drive the country’s transition to renewable energy

Colombia's Ecopetrol exceeds drilling targets despite nation's energy transition push

24 September 2025

Colombia's state oil producer will exceed its annual drilling programme by up to 40%, despite President Gustavo Petro's commitment to phase out fossil fuels.

Forum hears of efforts to combine Mongolia’s abundant natural resources with Korean advanced tech and processing

23 September 2025

Efforts are being made to “combine Mongolia’s abundant natural resources with Korea’s high-tech industries, processing capacity and advanced technologies”, Uchral Nyam-Osor, Mongolia’s first deputy prime minister told a forum.

Thailand to launch pilot clean energy DPPA by year-end

23 September 2025

Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has confirmed that the country’s first pilot Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) project is in the final review stage and is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

Estonia's competitiveness at risk from heavy renewables focus, experts say

23 September 2025

An expert panel has called for sweeping changes to Estonia’s energy taxation and investment priorities, warning that the country risks undermining its competitiveness if it relies too heavily on intermittent renewables.

Global Alliance commits $7.5bn to clean energy in developing world

23 September 2025

Analysts have repeatedly warned that clean energy investment in developing economies such as Afghanistan, but excluding China, remains dangerously below levels required to meet international climate objectives.

Zimbabwe EPCM group Tonga Tron seeks ideal sites to build solar farms

23 September 2025

Zimbabwean engineering, procurement, construction and management (EPCM) firm Tonga Tron is exploring potential sites to establish solar farms west of the country.

Indian solar IPO looks to raise $339mn

23 September 2025

The issue will be divided between a fresh equity sale worth roughly INR21.43bn and an offer for sale valued at INR8.56bn, enabling existing shareholders to pare back their holdings.

Sri Lanka rules out privatisation of power sector

23 September 2025

Sri Lanka has no plans to privatise its power sector, with the government instead prioritising reforms aimed at improving efficiency and restructuring institutions, according to the President’s Media Division

India's NTPC explores overseas uranium assets to fuel nuclear expansion

23 September 2025

Indian state-owned power major NTPC is considering acquiring uranium assets abroad to secure fuel supply for its planned nuclear power projects

Brazil renewables attract investment despite infrastructure hurdles

22 September 2025

Brazil’s renewable energy sector offers a strong incentive for foreign investment, but distribution bottlenecks remain a challenge, according to Thomas Kwan, vice president of innovation at Schneider Electric.

Brazil seeks to anchor COP30 in global stocktake

22 September 2025

Brazil will place the global stocktake (GST) from COP28 at the centre of the COP30 climate summit in Belém this November. The presidency has described the GST as a “globally determined contribution”.

Kenya revives $2.7bn High Grand Falls Dam project

22 September 2025

Kenya has revived the $2.7bn High Grand Falls Dam on the Tana River, a flagship project designed to generate up to 1,000 MW of hydropower and provide irrigation water for agriculture.

Wood Mackenzie analysis reveals critical juncture for Mexico's solar market amid regulatory uncertainty

22 September 2025

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie published an industry perception assessment following Mexico's Intersolar event, highlighting regulatory paralysis in utility-scale solar development

Turkey’s renewable energy capacity surpasses 74,000 MW in August

22 September 2025

Turkey’s installed renewable energy capacity surpassed 74,000 megawatts by the end of August, while the country’s electricity capacity generated from domestic sources exceeded 85,000 MW.

Oman signs agreement for first solar power plant with battery storage system

22 September 2025

Oman signs agreement for first solar plant with battery storage, featuring 500MW capacity and 100MWh storage in OMR115mn project led by Masdar consortium.

Nigeria signs joint venture for 1 GW solar panel plant with 50% local content target

22 September 2025

Nigeria has established Solarge Nigeria with Infrastructure Corp of Nigeria and Dutch manufacturer Solarge BV to build & operate a 1 GW solar module factory, backed by a 5-year, 200-MW/year purchase agreement from the Rural Electrification Agency.

China, Russia dominate NPP new-builds, but global growth pace slowing

22 September 2025

A record level of global nuclear power production in 2024 will be difficult to sustain without fresh investment as ageing fleets, project delays and competition from cheaper renewables bite, the World Nuclear Industry Status Report said.

Greenpeace says Ikea suppliers driving destruction of Romania’s ancient forests

22 September 2025

Illegal logging is a "systemic problem in forest governance and timber markets" in the region, Greenpeace's head of biodiversity tells bne IntelliNews.

Japan plans subsea CO₂ storage to tackle climate change

22 September 2025

A major initiative in Chiba Prefecture aims to tackle climate change by capturing carbon dioxide from factories around Tokyo Bay and storing it deep beneath the seabed.

Leaking butane in Malaysia neutralised with second flare deployment

22 September 2025

A second portable flare is being installed on September 21 at Section 5 of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) site near Kemaman, where a Petronas Gas Berhad (PGB) pipeline has been leaking butane gas

PLN EPI and BNI strengthen biomass supply chain in Indonesia

22 September 2025

Indonesia’s PLN is advancing clean energy by streamlining biomass sourcing and funding. Through PLN EPI and BNI, it supports suppliers of wood pellets, farm waste and other fuels for power plants.

Modi inaugurates Avaada’s 280-MW solar project in India's Gujarat

22 September 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Avaada Group’s 280-MW solar power project in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district on Saturday and laid the foundation stone for the company’s upcoming 100-MW facility in Vadodara

Statkraft to sell Tidong hydropower project in India's Himachal Pradesh to JSW Energy

22 September 2025

Statkraft has signed a deal to divest the Tidong hydropower project in India’s Himachal Pradesh to JSW Energy, the company said in a press release

$52m ADB loan to boost Cambodia’s green power infrastructure

22 September 2025

Cambodia is advancing its clean energy ambitions with a $52.7mn loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), designed to reinforce its power transmission

Tajikistan draws IAEA gathering’s attention to remaining radioactive uranium tailings sites

21 September 2025

A Tajik delegation reportedly drew attention to the urgent need to continue rehabilitating radioactive uranium tailings sites during its attendance at the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), held in Vienna.

Minister says electricity shortages mean Kyrgyzstan must prepare for one of most difficult winters in recent memory

21 September 2025

Electricity shortages mean Kyrgyzstan must prepare for one of the most difficult winters in recent memory.

Iraq launches first major solar power plant in Karbala

21 September 2025

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani inaugurated the country’s first large-scale solar power station, marking a milestone in the government’s push to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels

Fortis Energy to start building major solar plant in Serbia next spring

20 September 2025

Turkey’s Fortis Energy will begin construction next spring on a large solar power plant with battery storage in the Serbian town of Sremska Mitrovica.

Brazil, Germany ports team up on green energy

19 September 2025

Rostock Port in Germany and Brazil’s Port of Pecém have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a transport corridor for the export of green energy and products from Brazil to Germany and Eastern Europe.

Brazil aquifers at risk from climate change

19 September 2025

Brazil’s underground water reserves face significant reductions in natural replenishment under future climate scenarios.

China’s COP30 climate pledge will shape global emissions story - CREA

19 September 2025

The COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, kicks off on November 10 and will be very closely watched as one of the last opportunities to avert the very worst of the Climate catastrophe. And China's speech will be watched most closely of all.

Europe’s summer heatwaves killed more than 16,000 people

19 September 2025

The heatwaves that swept the Continent were responsible for more than two-thirds of the 24,400 heat-related deaths estimated in Europe this summer, or 16,266 people, according to a new study conducted by scientists at Imperial College London.

Hive Hydrogen South Africa's proposed 1GW wind farm gets environmental approval

19 September 2025

Hive Hydrogen said the Carissa Wind Energy Facility is the largest fully permitted wind energy project in South Africa.

Tanzania secures Austrian support for solar projects through UniCredit–Bank Austria

19 September 2025

The Austrian government, through UniCredit–Bank Austria, listed on the Borsa Italiana, has pledged financial support to Tanzania for the rollout of solar energy projects

Mindanao geothermal boosts Philippines renewable goals

19 September 2025

The Philippines is working to grow its energy supply while cutting emissions. At the 2025 Philippine Net Zero Conference, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin highlighted that the country is setting climate goals on its own terms.

Singapore turns to Africa for carbon credits in net zero push

19 September 2025

While China, India and the US are vying for Africa’s critical minerals, Singapore is targeting the continent’s carbon offsets to meet its climate ambitions and expand trade ties

L&T secures order for Kudankulam nuclear project expansion in India's Tamil Nadu

19 September 2025

Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro has secured a major order valued at up to $285mn from the state-owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd for works at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu

India sees drop in CO2 emissions as renewables accelerate

19 September 2025

India’s power sector has recorded an unusual dip in carbon dioxide output, with emissions falling by 1% in the first half of 2025 compared with a year earlier.