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Indonesia shifts focus to energy transition after securing $10bn China funding

During his first state visit as Indonesia’s president, Prabowo Subianto oversaw the signing of a $10bn investment deal with China last November

Japan PM eyes boost in US LNG imports to strengthen energy security

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to offer a significant pledge during his upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump, aiming to increase Japan’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States.

NTPC and Indian Army sign renewable power deal

State-owned power major NTPC and the Indian Army have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for sale of power (200 kW RE-RTC) from solar-hydrogen based microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh for a period of 25 years

Myanmar's Tachileik to rely on Laos for power after Thailand cuts supply

Myanmar's Tachileik city, bordering Thailand's Chiang Rai province, is expected to fully switch to a power supply from Laos within one to two days, according to Chiang Rai provincial governor Charin Thongsuk.

Solex Energy commissions 800-MW solar module line in India

Mumbai-listed Solex Energy has commissioned an 800-MW solar module manufacturing line, according to a stock exchange filing.

India signs MoU to advance decarbonisation efforts

India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs-backed think tank, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Carbon Market Association of India to enhance the country’s carbon markets.

Australia inaugurates first large-scale CCS project

“We have made history out at Moomba. It’s a first for Santos, a first for South Australia and a first for Australia in terms of large-scale, onshore CCS,” Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher said.

South Australia to restart mothballed gas power generators to shore up security

The Australian Energy Market Commission approved a rule change last week allowing South Australia to restart mothballed gas power generators in the event of a supply shortage.

Philippine energy giants unite landmark LNG deal

In a move that could help reshape the Philippines' energy landscape, three of the country's largest power companies have joined forces to develop what experts are calling a game-changing LNG facility.

Myanmar border town braces for Thai power cut amid crackdown on scams

Residents of Phayathonsu, Myanmar, are scrambling to secure fuel and generators amid concerns about a planned electricity cut by the Thai government, aimed at disrupting Chinese criminal networks operating along the border.

India’s LNG demand to surpass 37 mtpa by 2030: Wood Mackenzie

Indian liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is projected to exceed 37mn tonnes per annum (mtpa) by 2030 and 88 mtpa by 2050, according to a Wood Mackenzie report.

Vietnam to resume talks with foreign partners on nuclear power plants

Vietnam to resume talks with foreign partners on nuclear power plants

India’s Premier Energies halts plans for US solar cell plant following policy uncertainty

Welspun to invest $1.5bn in two clean energy projects in India's Odisha

Welspun New Energy has signed an agreement with the Odisha government to invest INR135bn ($1.55bn) in two clean energy projects in the state

CP Group chairman makes case for nuclear power in Thailand's tech push

Charoen Pokphand Group Senior Chairman Dhanin Chearavanont advocated for Thailand's pursuit of nuclear power to support the country's transition to artificial intelligence (AI) and a technology-driven society

Vietnam to impose EV registration fees after 3-year break

Vietnam will begin charging registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs) in March, ending a three-year exemption aimed at boosting the nascent EV market

Bangladesh braces for severe summer power crisis

Bangladesh is facing one of its worst power supply crises in recent years, as the government struggles to clear outstanding payments to independent power producers, gas suppliers and foreign lenders

Pakistan plans to have 30% EVs by 2030

Pakistan plans to have 30% of its vehicles running on electric power by 2030 and is introducing regulations for the first time to support the electric vehicle (EV) industry

Japan to benefit from more US LNG production, JERA says

Major LNG importer Japan stands set to benefit from improved energy security if US LNG production increases under Donald Trump’s presidency, Japan’s biggest LNG purchaser JERA says.

Ohm Energy commissions rooftop solar PV project for SG Heavy Engineering in India

Ohms Energy, a Mumbai-based Indian solar EPC company, has successfully commissioned a 400kWp rooftop solar PV project for SG Heavy Engineering Ltd. in Wada, Maharashtra, the company announced on February 3

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power

Four decades after completing the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in the Philippines—an idle facility never activated due to safety concerns and corruption—Southeast Asian nations are once again exploring nuclear energy as a reliable power source

Indonesia sets record coal output in 2024, eyes pricing sovereignty

Indonesia produced an unprecedented 836mn metric tonnes of coal in 2024, exceeding its target of 710mn tonnes by nearly 18%, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced on February 3

India eyes at least 100GW of nuclear power by 2047

During the Union Budget 2025–26 presented on February 1, the Indian government announced the launch of the Nuclear Energy Mission, aiming to develop at least 100GW of nuclear power by 2047.

Taiwan makes hydrogen fuel moves at Paris exhibition with global MOUs

Taiwan's growing influence in the global hydrogen fuel industry was on full display at the 2025 Hyvolution in Paris, where the Taiwan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Partnership (THFCP) inked multiple memoranda of understanding (MOUs)

Kabul meeting aims to kickstart long-delayed TAP-500 power export project

The long-delayed TAP-500 project to export Turkmen electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan was the subject of a meeting in Kabul.