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Thailand reduces reliance on Middle East oil imports

Thailand’s state energy firm is racing to secure supplies as tensions in the Middle East rattle global markets.

Laos pushes electric trucks to cut fuel reliance

Laos is accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on imported fuel by promoting the use of electric trucks, following a new nationwide cooperation agreement signed in Vientiane.

SMEs in Thai tourism face debt and weak demand

Thai tourism operators are calling for clearer government action as rising energy costs deepen financial strain.

Malaysia, Singapore fast-track green tech in special economic zone

Malaysia and Singapore are accelerating the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and deepening cooperation in green technologies as the 2026 Middle East energy crisis threatens regional stability

Skye Renewables secures $15mn to scale solar assets in Southeast Asia

Singapore-based solar developer Skye Renewables Energy Pte Ltd has secured a $15mn funding facility from responsAbility Investments AG to accelerate its expansion across Southeast Asia

PNG defends $10bn Papua LNG deal against $2bn loss claims

The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has dismissed allegations that it is forfeiting rights or risking significant revenue loss in the Papua LNG project, clarifying that current marketing arrangements are binding contractual obligations

Bangladesh plans power tariff hike as subsidy burden surges

Bangladesh is moving towards raising both bulk and retail electricity tariffs as mounting subsidy requirements strain public finances during an ongoing fuel crisis.

Bangladesh to import 11 LNG cargoes in May

Bangladesh is set to import 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes in May to meet peak summer demand, with the majority sourced from the volatile spot market, according to a senior official at Petrobangla.

Adani commissions 1,000-MW HVDC link to boost Mumbai power resilience

Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Limited, a unit of Adani Energy Solutions Limited, has commissioned a 1,000-MW HVDC line connecting Kudus and Aarey.

India to launch 15th commercial coal mine auction round in Mumbai

The Ministry of Coal will organise a stakeholder consultation on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat: Coal for Energy Security' along with the launch of the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17, the Indian government said in a press release.

India eyes global clean energy leadership with hydrogen, nuclear push

India is positioning itself as a major global player in the clean energy landscape through a calibrated blend of policy support, technological innovation and industry participation, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, according to a government press

India’s Andhra Pradesh targets large-scale battery storage to stabilise grid

The government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to deploy 3,000 MWh of battery energy storage systems as part of efforts to strengthen grid reliability, support the integration of renewable energy and manage peak electricity demand.

Paraguay eyes $1bn Singapore carbon windfall investments

Paraguay’s government expects carbon credit investments from Singapore to exceed $1bn, following a high-level diplomatic mission to Asunción led by Singapore’s Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu

Bangladesh RMG output falls up to 30% amid energy crunch

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector has seen production capacity drop by 25–30% due to acute shortages of gas and electricity, industry leaders said, warning that the disruption is undermining export competitiveness.

Vena Energy funds 80.6MW solar site in Philippines

Singapore-based Vena Energy, an independent renewable energy producer with a regional portfolio exceeding 40GW, has successfully finalised the funding for its Astra Solar Power Project in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines.

India showcases 18 hydrogen startups, pushes funding drive

India’s growing hydrogen startup ecosystem took centre stage as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised a one-day Hydrogen Startup Exhibition, bringing together 18 early-stage firms working across the green hydrogen value chain.

Pakistan plans evening power cuts to curb surge in electricity tariffs

Pakistan has announced scheduled power outages of around 2.5 hours during peak evening demand to prevent a sharp rise in electricity tariffs, the Ministry of Energy’s Power Division said.

India’s GAIL advances solar and storage project in Uttar Pradesh

Malaysian solar power provider Solarvest speeds up 6.3GW rollout

Solarvest Holdings Bhd, Malaysia’s leading solar power provider, is seeking to fast-track its large-scale project delivery as the regional energy crisis triggers a surge in renewable energy demand

Malaysia to hike biodiesel mandate to B15, starting with B12 rollout

Malaysia will increase its biodiesel blend mandate from B10 to B15, beginning with an initial move to B12, as a strategic measure to stretch domestic fuel supplies during the global energy crisis

Boiler blast kills 13 at power plant in India

TotalEnergies, Masdar team up on $2.2bn Asia renewables venture

TotalEnergies and Masdar have agreed to establish a $2.2bn joint venture to consolidate their onshore renewable energy portfolios across nine Asian markets.

India’s Sunsure Energy signs trio of solar PPAs

Sunsure Energy has entered into three solar open access power purchase agreements with Wonder Cement to supply renewable energy across the states of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Hyundai targets 40,000 China EVs to dodge tariffs

Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) is aggressively pivoting its focus to the Chinese electric vehicle market, aiming to sell more than 40,000 eco-friendly cars this year.

Renault plans new EV releases for South Korea

Renault Korea intends to introduce a new vehicle model every year until 2029 and will commence production of its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) range at its Busan facility in 2028.