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Indian LNG imports up 7.6% in January

19 February 2025

India’s liquefied natural gas imports rose to 3.05bn cubic metres (bcm) in January, marking a 7.6% increase year-on-year (y/y), according to provisional data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’ Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell

Thai energy regulator seeks lower renewable power prices to cut electricity bills

19 February 2025

Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is urging the government to negotiate lower prices for renewable electricity purchases to ease the financial burden on businesses and households, a commissioner said on February 18.

India's competition watchdog clears major stake sale and merger

19 February 2025

India's Competition Commission has given the green light to NS Blackwater Pty Ltd and JFE Steel Australia BW Pty Ltd to acquire stakes in the Blackwater coal mine in Queensland, Australia.

Singapore explores nuclear power as part of clean energy strategy

19 February 2025

Singapore will assess the feasibility of nuclear power deployment and invest in building capabilities in the sector, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on February 18.

Shell caught in legal battle over Sarawak gas supply dispute

19 February 2025

Shell Malaysia, a fixture in Sarawak for 115 years, is entangled in a dispute between Petronas and state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) over control of gas distribution in the state

Indonesia eyes 50% palm oil blend for biodiesel by 2026

19 February 2025

Indonesia is exploring the introduction of a biodiesel blend containing 50% palm oil (B50) by 2026, alongside plans for a 3% palm-based jet fuel blend next year

INPEX plans 2027 FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project, expansion of Ichthys

18 February 2025

Japan’s INPEX announced last week that it is preparing to take a final investment decision on the Abadi LNG project offshore Indonesia by 2027. The company is also planning to expand its Ichthys LNG project offshore Australia.

Singapore's Gurīn Energy to invest $300mn in Philippine renewable energy projects

18 February 2025

Singapore-based renewable energy firm Gurīn Energy is set to invest approximately $300mn in the Philippines to develop one gigawatt (GW) of clean energy projects over the next two to three years

Vietnam to boost electricity imports from China, Laos by 2030 to meet rising demand

18 February 2025

Vietnam plans to significantly increase electricity imports from China and Laos by up to five times by 2030 to meet surging domestic demand, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

India’s Adani Power to resume power supply to Bangladesh

18 February 2025

India’s Adani Power, part of Adani Group, has agreed to fully restart supply from a 1,600-MW coal-fired power plant to Bangladesh in a few days after three months but has declined Dhaka's request for discounts and tax benefits

US-based Plug Power plans green hydrogen electrolyser plants in India by 2030

18 February 2025

US-based Plug Power, a manufacturer of green hydrogen fuel cells, plans to build ‘multi-gigawatt’ green hydrogen electrolyser plants in India by 2030 end

Trump gives green light to restart LNG export permit approvals

18 February 2025

The US LNG exports sector received long-awaited good news with the approval on February 14 of the first LNG export permit granted by President Donald Trump since his return to the White House.

Laos to supply power to Vietnam from 1,200-MW wind power plant

17 February 2025

Lao government and Laos-based Chitchareune Construction Co., Ltd. signed an agreement on Feb. 13 to develop a 1,200 MW wind power plant in Nong district, Savannakhet province, with the aim of supplying electricity to Vietnam starting in late 2027.

Emirates Global Aluminium explores clean energy options in Indonesia, denies nuclear plans

17 February 2025

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is exploring alternative clean energy opportunities in Indonesia

New South Wales named world’s most volatile electricity market in 2024

17 February 2025

New South Wales (NSW) has been identified as the most volatile electricity market globally in 2024, according to the latest research from Rystad Energy

SOCAR pens energy pact with India's MRPL, ONGC at India Energy Week

17 February 2025

At India Energy Week 2025 last week, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding

CDIL launches India-made solar bypass diodes

17 February 2025

CDIL Semiconductors, an Indian semiconductor manufacturer, has unveiled solar bypass diodes, a solution that enhances solar panel efficiency and longevity, the company said in a press release.

India's solar cell manufacturing capacity to jump fivefold by fiscal 2027: Crisil

14 February 2025

India's solar cell manufacturing capacity is set to touch 50-55GW by fiscal 2027, up five-fold from 10GW at the end of fiscal 2024, propelled by the government’s policy thrust to reduce imports of cells and modules, Crisil Ratings said

REC extends $250mn loan for hydropower project in India's J&K

14 February 2025

Indian government-owned infrastructure financier REC has signed an agreement with Chenab Valley Power Project Ltd. (CVPPL) for a term loan of INR21.48bn ($250mn), the company said in a press release.

Adani Green withdraws from Sri Lanka wind energy projects

14 February 2025

Mumbai-listed Adani Green Energy has decided to withdraw from its planned wind energy projects in Sri Lanka citing unresolved environmental clearance and a Supreme Court case

Suzlon to supply generators for wind power project in India's Madhya Pradesh

14 February 2025

Renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon Group has secured a repeat order of 201.6MW from Oyster Renewable Energy, Suzlon said in a press release.

Cambodia poised to emerge as green energy manufacturing hub, experts say

14 February 2025

Cambodia has the potential to become a leader in green energy manufacturing, industry experts say, citing its strategic location, abundant solar resources, and growing economy despite a sharp decline in solar panel exports last year.

Indonesia aims for 71GW power expansion with renewables at the forefront

14 February 2025

Indonesia has introduced its revised National Power Supply Plan (RUPTL), outlining an additional 71 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity over the next ten years

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