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Grab, Charge+ partner to boost EV adoption and sustainable mobility in Cambodia

7 April 2025

Ride-hailing giant Grab has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider Charge+ to accelerate EV adoption and promote sustainable mobility in Cambodia

Australia unveils $1.4bn battery subsidy to cut energy costs ahead of election

7 April 2025

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a AUS2.3bn ($1.4bn) initiative aimed at reducing electricity costs for households through substantial discounts on home battery installations

Geothermal exploration plan in South Sumatra rejected by residents

7 April 2025

A proposed geothermal exploration project in Tanjung Sakti District, Lahat Regency, South Sumatra, has been rejected by the local community, citing environmental, social, and economic concerns

India, UAE sign pact to turn Sri Lanka's Trincomalee into energy hub

7 April 2025

India, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates signed a tripartite agreement on April 5 to jointly develop Trincomalee, located in eastern Sri Lanka, into an “energy hub”

India's L&T sets up subsidiary to develop green hydrogen projects

7 April 2025

L&T Energy Green Tech Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mumbai-based Larsen & Toubro Limited, has incorporated a new step-down subsidiary named L&T Green Energy Kandla Private Limited (LTGEK) to develop green hydrogen projects

Experts call for strict controls around gas pipelines after Selangor fire

7 April 2025

Following a devastating gas pipeline fire in Selangor, Malaysia, safety experts are urging strict enforcement of regulations surrounding gas pipeline zones, warning that even routine activities such as grass trimming must not proceed

Indian EPC company L&T’s expanding footprint in the global energy space

6 April 2025

Mumbai-based engineering company Larsen & Toubro Limited has, over recent years, established itself as a major player in the global energy EPC market.

India's Tata Power plans first coal-power capacity expansion in six years

4 April 2025

Mumbai-based Tata Power is planning its first coal power capacity expansion in six years by increasing output at a plant in northern India

Vietnam sets new retail electricity price framework

4 April 2025

Vietnam has introduced a new framework for retail electricity prices, setting the maximum rate at VND2,444.09 ($0.095) per kWh and the minimum at VND1,826.22 per kWh, according to a decision signed by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on March 31.

Potentia Energy secures majority stake in 1-GW Australian renewable portfolio

4 April 2025

Potentia Energy, a joint venture between Italy’s Enel Green Power and Japan’s Inpex Corp, has finalised the acquisition of a controlling interest in a renewable energy portfolio exceeding 1 GW across Australia

PowerChina completes Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar plant in Indonesia

3 April 2025

Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) has completed the Cirata floating photovoltaic power plant in Indonesia, marking the largest installation of its kind in Southeast Asia.

India's energy consumption and renewable capacity surge in FY2023-24

3 April 2025

ndia’s National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has released its annual publication, Energy Statistics India 2025.

Philippines secures $800mn World Bank loan for clean energy shift

3 April 2025

The Philippines has secured an $800mn loan from the World Bank to accelerate its transition to renewable energy. The funding aims to expand clean power initiatives, improve electricity supply, and foster market competition.

Equinix secures solar energy supply in Japan through Trinasolar deal

3 April 2025

Equinix Inc, a leading digital infrastructure company, has finalised its inaugural power purchase agreement (PPA) in Japan, securing a renewable energy supply from a subsidiary of Chinese photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage provider, Trina Solar Co.

Japan’s largest wind park begins operations in Fukushima

3 April 2025

Fukushima Fukko Furyoku LLC, a Japanese joint venture, has officially completed and activated a 147-MW wind power facility in Fukushima Prefecture, marking the largest wind park currently in operation across Japan.

Japan sets out ambitious solar energy strategy for 2050 carbon neutrality

3 April 2025

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to accelerate solar energy adoption and drive technological innovation, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.

Sembcorp strikes 25-year deal to power Meta’s Singapore data centre with floating solar

3 April 2025

Singapore-based renewable energy firm Sembcorp has inked a 25-year agreement with Meta subsidiary Malkoha Pte to develop and operate a 150MW floating solar project

Belgium, Vietnam to deepen cooperation on renewable energy, infrastructure

3 April 2025

Belgian King Philippe has expressed strong interest in expanding Belgium’s role in Vietnam’s renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects during talks with Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong on April 1.

Russia ready to assist Vietnam in nuclear power development, says foreign minister

3 April 2025

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom is prepared to participate in the construction of Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on April 3.

India-Thailand renewable energy ties in focus as Modi heads to BIMSTEC Summit

3 April 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Thailand from April 3-4 to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit.

India sets new records in captive and commercial coal production in FY2025

3 April 2025

India has set new records in captive and commercial coal production and dispatch for the financial year 2024-25

China receives over $5.1bn in debut of its green sovereign bond

2 April 2025

China has attracted more than CNY37 bn ($5.1bn) in investor bids in the debut of its first green sovereign bond.

Vietnam plans import tax cut for LNG

2 April 2025

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is drafting a decree on a preferential import tax for certain products, including a proposal to reduce the import tax rate on LNG to 2%.

India adds record 25 GW renewable capacity in FY25, solar leads growth

2 April 2025

India added a record 25 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25, marking a nearly 35% increase over the previous year’s addition of 18.57 GW, the Indian government said in a press release dated April 1.

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