REM - Renewable Energy
Colombia climate conference closes with push to end oil, gas and coal
War and climate crisis collide in Colombia, where over 50 nations are mapping a path away from oil, gas and coal — outside the UN process that has repeatedly failed to act.
Grupo México and BlackRock merge power assets to create 4,510 MW private energy platform
Colombia's Ecopetrol tops renewable target with 951MW as cost savings mount
Colombia’s state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol expanded its renewable energy capacity to 951MW by the end of 2025, exceeding its 900MW target, as part of efforts to cut costs and emissions while supporting its core hydrocarbons business
Chile clears Korkia grid project to unlock hybrid solar-storage capacity in Coquimbo
Chile has approved key grid infrastructure enabling a large-scale hybrid renewable project in the north, marking another step in the country’s push to strengthen energy flexibility and supply near mining hubs.
French Air Liquide plans to expand investments in Egypt’s industrial gases and clean energy
Billion-dollar price tag estimated for Uzbekistan’s planned small nuclear reactors
Uzbekistan has put an initial expected price tag of around $1bn on the two 55-megawatt small modular reactors (SMRs) that will be built by Russia’s Rosatom in the first phase of creating the Central Asian country’s first nuclear power facility.
Brazil Amazon loss slows, risks persist
South Africa’s Envusa launches 520MW renewable cluster serving mining operations
Envusa Energy has launched 520MW of renewable capacity under its $810mn Koruson 2 cluster, supplying clean electricity to major South African mining operations via Eskom’s grid.
Empower enters Cameroon with 1.8MW solar-plus-storage deal for cocoa processor
A 1.8MWp rooftop solar installation combined with a 2.5MWh battery system backed by Norway-based Empower New Energy is now under development in Cameroon
GCash and ACEN expand Philippines residential solar access
ACEN Corp. and mobile wallet GCash have teamed up to debut a solar rooftop financing scheme in Ilocos Norte, aiming to slash domestic power bills and boost the Philippines’ green energy transition.
India's Kudankulam Unit 3 enters active commissioning phase with safety system flushing
India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has crossed another key milestone, with safety system flushing operations initiated at Unit 3, marking the transition into the active phase of commissioning, according to a Rosatom press release.
Colombia, Spain extend energy transition pact as financing, policy coordination in focus
Colombia and Spain agreed to prolong a bilateral co-operation framework on energy transition for a further three years, signing the extension in Santa Marta on April 27 during an international conference on moving beyond fossil fuels
India’s carbon market gains traction
India has recently told the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme to reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in the Indian economy by pricing such emissions through the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates.
Bangladesh advances towards nuclear power with Rooppur fuel loading underway
Bangladesh has entered a decisive phase in its pursuit of nuclear power, with fuel loading beginning at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
Financing gap slows global shift from fossil fuels at Colombia summit
A lack of affordable financing is emerging as a central obstacle to phasing out fossil fuels, delegates said at a global conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, as governments face mounting pressure to turn climate pledges into actionable policies
Colombia's Ecopetrol flags Q1 profit of up to $845mn on steady output, revenues
Colombia’s state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol expects first-quarter net profit to reach between $563.1mn and $844.7mn (COP2 trillion–COP3 trillion), supported by stable production and revenues, the company stated
Brazil lifts ethanol mix
Brazil will raise the share of anhydrous ethanol in gasoline to 32% from 30% in a temporary move aimed at reducing fuel imports, Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira said in Uberaba, Minas Gerais state.
Allies pledge €100mn as Ukraine races to rebuild power capacity before winter
Ukraine’s international partners have pledged €100mn to support urgent winter preparations, as the country accelerates efforts to restore and expand its battered energy system amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Kaishan begins commercial operations at 35MW geothermal plant in Kenya’s Rift Valley
China’s Kaishan Group (SHE:300257) has begun commercial operations at a 35 MW geothermal plant in Kenya’s Menengai field, marking its transition from contractor to owner-operator in one of Africa’s key renewable energy hubs
Zambia clinches $1.5bn deal with Chinese firm for construction of 3 power plants to produce 900 MW
Zambia has secured investment worth $1.5bn from China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the construction of three electricity generation plants.
India’s ReNew to build 6.5-GW solar manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh
The project involves an investment of INR42bn ($445mn) and is expected to be commissioned within 24 months.
BII launches $1.35bn climate fund for Asia energy transition
It will focus on fast-growing economies with coal-reliant power systems and rising demand for clean energy, including India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.
Adani Total Gas reports 4% increase in Q4FY26 PAT
Adani Total Gas Limited (NSE: ATGL) reported a 4% year-on-year rise in standalone profit after tax (PAT) for Q4 FY26 at INR1.56bn ($17mn), supported by strong growth in gas volumes and continued infrastructure expansion.
India's Maharashtra state clears compressed biogas policy with $53mn outlay
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the state’s Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy, 2026, aimed at improving scientific waste management and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
India's L&T Energy GreenTech inks long-term green ammonia supply pact with ITOCHU
L&T Energy GreenTech (LTEGL), a wholly owned arm of Larsen & Toubro, has entered into a long-term agreement with ITOCHU Corporation to supply 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually from its upcoming facility in Kandla, Gujarat.
Colombia launches long-term power auction to boost renewables and storage
Colombia has launched a new long-term electricity auction aimed at strengthening supply reliability and accelerating investment in renewable energy and storage, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said in a resolution issued on April 21
British Aviva, climate impact partners back Colombia afforestation to generate carbon credits
A planned afforestation and land restoration initiative in Colombia is set to generate carbon removal credits under a partnership between Climate Impact Partners and Aviva Investors
Africa’s wind energy markets gather pace as global installations hit record high - GWEC
Zambia inches towards 10,000MW installed capacity goal with 50-MW solar photovoltaic power plant launch
Zambia has commissioned a 50-megawatt (MW) solar power plant, a notable contribution to the southern African nation’s target to have 10,000MW of installed generation capacity by 2030.
Central Asia targets skills gap as renewable energy push accelerates
With investments into renewables accelerating, the region faces a widening gap between labour market needs and available skills.
A super El Niño due this year and the world is not ready
The numbers released last week by an international consortium of climate scientists are remarkable in their uniformity. Every single key indicator of the state of the Earth's climate system set a new record in 2025. And not in a good way.
Central Asia in race to close power-generation gap – report
Greater regional coordination seen as key to solving conundrum.
EFG Finance signs Egypt’s first specialised EV charging leasing deal
EFG Finance, a parent of EFG Holding (EGX:HRHD) has signed Egypt’s first specialised financial leasing agreement for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with Infinity, a renewable energy company and provider of EV charging solutions.
Zodiac Energy receives LOI for $3.29mn solar-plus-storage project in Zambia
Zodiac Energy (NSE:ZODIAC) has secured a $3.29mn LOI for a 5 MW solar and 1 MWh storage project in Lusaka, highlighting growing demand for small-scale solar solutions in Zambia’s hydro-dependent power system.
Nigeria power shortage intensifies as experts caution against abrupt solar import ban
Nigeria’s already strained electricity supply could deteriorate further if authorities move too quickly to restrict solar panel imports
Inside the municipal scramble for Seoul’s nuclear future
Regional authorities across South Korea are currently engaged in a high-stakes struggle to secure the nation's debut small modular reactor installation, lured by the promise of vast financial dividends.
TotalEnergies approves $1.2bn wind project in Kazakhstan
French oil major TotalEnergies has approved a $1.2bn investment in a project to construct a 1-GW wind farm in Kazakhstan.
EBRD backs $548mn in financing for Kazakhstan’s Mirny wind project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide up to $548mn (€467mn) in financing for the construction of the Mirny wind power plant in Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl Region.
Blackouts in the Philippines as power bills soar
The Philippines is grappling with a national energy emergency as soaring fuel prices and extreme heat drive up utility costs and trigger rotational blackouts across the provinces, reported various local officials on April 26.
Taiwan's Hon Hai, Mitsubishi Electric eye automotive venture
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (2317.TW) revealed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Electric Corp (6503.T) to explore a strategic alliance in the automotive equipment sector.
Adani Green slows renewable energy capacity additions amid transmission bottlenecks
Adani Green Energy Limited (NSE: ADANIGREEN) is holding back renewable energy capacity expansion despite having the financial strength and execution capability to scale up faster, citing transmission constraints.
Vietnam faces urgency to expand battery storage capacity
Vietnam is facing mounting pressure to expand battery energy storage systems (BESS) as rapid growth in renewable energy and electricity demand exposes increasing strain on the national grid.
Myanmar enhances national grid with expanded power supply
Myanmar’s Ministry of Electricity and Energy has announced plans to expand power distribution across the country, including in major cities such as Yangon, as it optimises output from multiple energy sources.
Montenegro approves 170 GWh Vracenovici solar project
Japan’s KDDI expands renewable energy procurement with new wind PPA
KDDI Corporation has signed a virtual power purchase agreement with Electric Power Development Co. and J-Wind Co. Ltd for the Iwaki Futago onshore wind project in Yurihonjo.
Indonesia accelerates rooftop solar rollout
Indonesia has launched 1.3 GW of rooftop solar capacity under a programme led by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, state utility PLN and the Indonesian Solar Energy Association.
Kazakhstan launches bioethanol-blended petrol at filling stations
Petrol stations in Kazakhstan have begun offering petrol blended with bioethanol derived from grain.
Japan delays Joyo reactor restart
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency has postponed the planned restart of the Joyo experimental fast breeder reactor from its previous mid-2026 target, citing the need for further technical work to meet updated regulatory standards.
Japan’s Chugoku Electric and Toda take stake in Shimane wind project
Chugoku Electric Power Co. and TODA Corporation have acquired shares in Asia Wind Power Limited, joining Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Hokutaku Limited as investors in the Masuda-Hikimi wind power project in Shimane Prefecture.
Egypt studies $5bn green ammonia project in push for clean energy
Egypt is considering a $5bn green ammonia project as part of its strategy to expand clean energy capacity and position itself as a regional hub for hydrogen-based industries
Tehran water crisis persists as summer heatwave forecast to exceed normal temperatures
Tehran's water shortage will persist into a summer forecast to exceed normal temperatures, Iran's climate centre warns, with rainfall 30% to 40% below normal levels and groundwater resources experiencing greater decline than last year.
Central Asian countries commit to stronger action on air pollution at Astana summit
Aging industrial infrastructure remains a major challenge, while car use has increased rapidly as populations become more affluent.
Kazakhstan proposes regional ‘Green Shield’ to combat desertification in Central Asia
Desertification is accelerating across the region, with 9 sqm of land turning into desert every minute.
Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy
Central Asia is among the regions most exposed to climate change, with accelerated glacier melt altering river flows and more frequent droughts disrupting hydropower generation.
Kazakhstan launches $20bn clean energy platform to drive transition
Kazakhstan announced the launch of its Just Energy Transition Investment Platform (QaJET) at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 in Astana.
Kazakhstan launches waste-to-energy project with Chinese partner in Astana
Kazakhstan has begun construction of a $180mn waste-to-energy plant in Astana in partnership with China’s Shenzhen Energy Environment.
Kazakhstan to build 500-MW wind power plant in Karaganda Region
Kazakhstan plans to construct a 500-MW wind power plant in Karaganda Region with Chinese investment, with commissioning scheduled for 2029
India expands ATF rules to include sustainable aviation fuel blends
India has amended the Aviation Turbine Fuel (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001, bringing aviation turbine fuel blended with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the scope of the existing regulatory framework.
Pakistan mandates Nepra licence for solar installations
Ministry of Energy Pakistan has made it mandatory for consumers installing solar systems to obtain a licence from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, tightening oversight of the country’s fast-growing rooftop solar segment.
Steel woes and German economic downturn weigh on Poland's Boryszew in 2025
Polish industrial group Boryszew reported a sharp drop in its 2025 net profit on April 23, hit by an economic downturn in neighbouring Germany and a severe slump in the steel sector.
India accelerates transport electrification as fuel supply risks mount
The Middle East crisis has shown that energy transition in transport is not just an environmental goal but a national security imperative for India.
Turkey took seventh place in world solar power growth last year, says Ember report
Turkey in 2025 was the world’s seventh-ranked country for growth in electricity generation from solar energy, according to the Global Electricity Review 2026 published by London-based international energy think tank Ember.
Nigeria doubles solar manufacturing capacity to 300MW over two years, REA targets 3.7GW pipeline
Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300MW from 120MW two years ago, as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) accelerates renewable energy deployment and seeks to position the country as a regional supply hub
Ukraine adds 300 MW of wind capacity as renewable push gathers pace
Ukraine commissioned more than 300 megawatts of new wind power capacity in 2025, marking steady progress in expanding its renewable energy sector despite ongoing wartime challenges.
South Africa set to add 17GW wind projects within 5 years as project pipeline tops 60GW, says GWEC
GWEC said South Africa remains one of the continent’s most attractive renewable energy markets, with about 17GW of advanced wind projects that could move into construction within five years, despite persistent grid constraints.
Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports.
China solar exports hit record 68GW in March
Chinese photovoltaic hardware exports reached an unprecedented 68GW in March, as global manufacturers scramble for renewable alternatives following the fuel price spikes triggered by the Iran war.
Philippines adds 899MW of solar in 2025
The Philippines successfully integrated 899MW of new solar power throughout 2025, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reported.
Pakistan PM pushes for faster EV adoption
Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate efforts to promote electric vehicles across Pakistan, as the government steps up its focus on reducing fuel imports and strengthening energy security.
Cambodia and Singapore enhance regional energy security links
Cambodia and Singapore have committed to strengthening collaboration in the energy, oil and gas sectors as both countries respond to ongoing disruptions in global supply chains linked to tensions in the Middle East
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