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Petronas signs 20-year charter with MISC for five LNG carriers
Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), a subsidiary of Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas, has signed a massive 20-year time charter agreement with maritime logistics leader MISC Berhad for five newbuild 174,000 cubic metre liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers
Malaysian Gamuda’s subsidiary breaks ground on 75MW Western Australia solar farm
DT Infrastructure, the Australian subsidiary of Malaysian engineering powerhouse Gamuda Bhd(GAMUDA), has commenced construction on the Jinbi Solar Farm in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region
Bangladesh's renewable energy goals lag as budget support remains weak
Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector has received limited fiscal support despite repeated policy targets over the last decade, with less than 5% of total power-sector budget allocations directed toward renewable projects.
Bangladesh fuel import bill jumps by over $3.5bn due to West Asia tensions
Bangladesh’s fuel oil and gas import costs have surged by around BDT400bn ($3.6bn) due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, placing severe pressure on the country’s finances.
Fujiyama expands solar panel manufacturing with new facility in India
India’s clean energy manufacturing sector has received a major boost with the commissioning of a new solar panel manufacturing plant by Fujiyama Power Systems in Ratlam.
Laos electricity producer strengthens finances after difficult years
Laos’ state-linked hydropower producer EDL-Gen has returned to profit in 2025 after suffering losses for the previous two years.
Cambodia maintains electricity tariffs despite global fuel price increases
Cambodia will keep electricity prices unchanged despite rising global energy costs, with the government and Electricite du Cambodge absorbing around $40mn in additional expenses
Indonesian companies Astrindo, Humpuss sign $1.5bn MoU
PT Astrindo Nusantara Infrastruktur Tbk(BIPI) has entered into a strategic partnership with PT Humpuss Maritim International Tbk(HUMI.JK) to explore five major energy and industrial projects across Indonesia
Indonesia, Malaysia's Citaglobal Berhad sign pact for waste-to-energy, biogas
The Lampung Provincial Government of Indonesia has officially entered a strategic partnership with Malaysian firm Citaglobal Berhad to transform the region's waste management and energy landscape
Philippines orders electricity firms to boost power supply
Power producers in the Philippines have been ordered to reinstate their full output capacities immediately. The directive follows a series of emergency alerts on the Luzon and Visayas grids caused by forced outage.
Bangladesh reviews revival of 31 cancelled renewable energy projects
Bangladesh’s government has begun reassessing 31 cancelled renewable energy projects as authorities look to boost electricity generation capacity and restore investor confidence in the sector.
Vietnam’s Gia Lai approves $31mn solar project
Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved an investment policy for the Hoài Đức Solar Power Plant, which will be developed through a competitive bidding process to select an investor.
Heatwave fuels sharp increase in Ho Chi Minh electricity
Electricity consumption in Ho Chi Minh City has climbed to record levels as persistent heatwaves continue to boost demand for air conditioning and cooling systems.
Myanmar pushes to revive declining Yadana gas production
Myanmar and Thailand’s PTTEP have discussed plans to increase production from the Yadana gas project as output from the field continues to decline.
Kyushu Electric to replace reactor vessel cover at Genkai 4 for reliability upgrade
Kyushu Electric Power Co. has decided to replace the top cover of the reactor vessel at unit 4 of its Genkai nuclear power plant in order to improve the reliability of the 1,180-MW pressurised water reactor.
China’s SGCC begins work on Tibet–Guangdong ultra-high voltage power link
State Grid Corporation of China has begun construction of the Xizang section of the ±800 kV Tibet–Guangdong ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project.
Singapore passes halfway point in push for 2030 EV charging target
The Land Transport Authority has reported that Singapore has installed more than 30,500 electric vehicle charging points as of March 2026, crossing the halfway threshold towards its national target of 60,000 chargers by 2030.
TotalEnergies, MK Land reach financial close on Malaysian solar project
TotalEnergies and MK Land Holdings Berhad have reached financial close on a 30-MWac (around 50MWp) solar power plant in Kulim, Kedah, in Malaysia.
India approves $4bn coal gasification push
India’s cabinet has approved a new incentive scheme worth INR375bn ($3.9bn) to accelerate surface coal and lignite gasification projects, as the government seeks to strengthen energy security.
South Korean ports to tap surplus renewable energy
A fresh analysis by the non-governmental organisation Pacific Environment suggests that South Korea could fast-track its shift to sustainable energy by utilising wasted renewable electricity to power its maritime hubs.
South Korea, US firms sign nuclear engineering pacts
The South Korean energy producer, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) signed a memorandum of understanding with US firm Southern Nuclear Operating Company to cooperate on nuclear engineering, the company announced.
Russia offers Indonesia full-spectrum nuclear cooperation package
Rosatom has said it is ready to offer Indonesia a comprehensive framework for developing its nuclear energy programme, spanning gigawatt-scale reactors, small modular units and floating nuclear power plants.
Tata Power advances SMR plans with NPCIL talks
Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER) is accelerating work on its long-term nuclear energy strategy and has begun discussions with state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).

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