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China readies second LNG import terminal for cargoes from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 plant

28 June 2026

New terminal will join Beihai terminal, which has imported 41 cargoes since August 2025.

South Korea’s HanmiGlobal plans US SMR venture

27 June 2026

HanmiGlobal, South Korea’s largest construction management company, is planning to establish a project development firm targeting the US small modular reactor market

Second Taipingling reactor reaches first criticality in China

27 June 2026

China’s National Nuclear Safety Administration issued a 40-year operating licence for Taipingling 2 on April 30. The first fuel loading, involving 177 assemblies inserted into the reactor core, was completed on May 3.

China expands 500 kV grid build-out

27 June 2026

China has advanced its high-voltage transmission build-out with the commissioning of a 500 kV project in Fujian province.

Meralco unit, Japanese firms partner on solar joint venture

26 June 2026

A subsidiary of Manila Electric Co. teamed up with Tokyo Century Corp. (8439.T) and JFE Engineering Corp. (JFEE)(5411.T) to expand solar energy options for industrial facilities, MSpectrum announced on June 25.

Indonesia mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2027

26 June 2026

The Indonesian government has finalised a new green energy timeline to accelerate the decarbonisation of its aviation infrastructure

BRICS energy ministers launch smart grid centre

26 June 2026

The headline deliverable was the launch of the BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage, a voluntary knowledge-sharing and pilot development platform operating under the BRICS Energy Research Cooperation Platform.

Adani Group targets 10-GW nuclear portfolio by 2035

26 June 2026

Adani Group has unveiled plans to establish up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2035, positioning itself to become one of India's largest private-sector participants in the country's rapidly expanding nuclear energy programme.

Myanmar junta pushes local EV production amid criticism

26 June 2026

Myanmar's military leadership is seeking to establish domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, despite concerns over power shortages and allegations that the sector primarily benefits businesses linked to the ruling family.

South Africa's Naos-1 selects China's Envision Energy BESS for 660MWh hybrid power project

25 June 2026

Chinese renewable technology company Envision Energy will supply a 660MWh battery energy storage system for South Africa's Naos-1 hybrid renewable energy project, supporting one of the country's largest privately contracted clean power developments.

Korea’s Samchully broadens portfolio beyond core energy business

25 June 2026

South Korea’s Samchully Group is expanding into energy, environmental services, lifestyle-related businesses and finance as it seeks to strengthen its long-term growth prospects.

Japan’s naphtha supply strains deepen

25 June 2026

Nearly 70% of Japanese companies surveyed said difficulties in procuring naphtha and other oil products worsened in May, as tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over supply disruptions.

India’s DEE Development secures major wind turbine deal

25 June 2026

DEE Development Engineers’ wholly owned subsidiary DEE Fabricom India has secured an order worth about INR640mn from Ganeko Solar for the manufacture of windmill towers.

South Korea’s KEPCO wraps up new 154 kV Muan–Sin transmission line

25 June 2026

The newly built network is 52 km in all, and links the Unnam, Sinan and Eupdong areas. It forms part of wider efforts to reinforce grid infrastructure in regions with growing renewable generation.

Vietnam plans for 44 GW of wind capacity by end of decade

25 June 2026

Vietnam is accelerating the expansion of its wind energy sector under its National Power Development Plan VIII, targeting between 26 GW and 38 GW of onshore wind capacity and about 6 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.

India highlights coal gasification push at BRICS clean coal technology forum

24 June 2026

India showcased its coal gasification ambitions at a BRICS side event on clean coal technologies, using the forum to promote the technology as a key pillar of the country's energy security and industrial development strategy.

Cambodia's EV drive risks leaving some workers behind

24 June 2026

Cambodia's ambitious push towards electric vehicles could cut emissions and modernise transport, but experts warn that thousands of workers and small businesses may struggle to adapt without targeted support

ADB grants Cambodia $63mn for cleaner power

24 June 2026

Cambodia has secured $63mn from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen its power grid and accelerate the integration of renewable energy sources.

Brunei to explore full-scale environmental radiation monitoring grid

24 June 2026

The Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam has opened its borders to international nuclear oversight as the country is completing a multi-year upgrade of its sovereign defence and ecological safety protocols

Philippines' Meralco opens bidding for 600MW supply

24 June 2026

Meralco has launched a competitive tender to secure 600MW of baseload power capacity in the Philippines, ahead of an expected surge in demand by 2028. The Manila-based utility giant requires an initial 300MW chunk to come online by February 26, 2028.

South Korea, Zambia sign 500 MW solar deal

24 June 2026

Zambia’s state-owned power utility ZESCO signed a power purchase agreement with South Korea’s KS Eco Solutions Holdings (151860.KQ) for a 500 MW solar plant and battery storage project.

South Korea firm expands US base in Utah

24 June 2026

LS Electric (010120.KS) Chairman Koo Ja-kyun outlined plans to deepen ties with the local community in Utah to accelerate the company’s US power market expansion.

Indonesian government delays EV motorcycle incentive rollout to August 2026

24 June 2026

The Indonesian government has deferred its highly anticipated fiscal support programme by injecting more regulatory uncertainty across the domestic clean-energy transport sector

Malaysian ministry of plantation reviews feasibility of B50 biodiesel shift

24 June 2026

The Malaysian government is re-engineering its green fuel mandates, accelerating its transition toward a low-carbon transport network while protecting its status as an export powerhouse

Regen Renewables completes rooftop solar project at Sri Lanka’s National Operation Centre

24 June 2026

Regen Renewables (Pvt.) Ltd has completed and handed over a 45.63kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system at Sri Lanka’s National Operation Centre (NOC) in Battaramulla.

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