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Philippines studies cheaper feedstock to make local bioethanol competitive

2 September 2026

The Philippine agriculture and energy departments are examining cheaper and more varied feedstock to narrow the price gap between locally produced bioethanol and imports.

Denmark's COWI, Taiwan's SINOTECH partner on geothermal front

2 September 2026

International engineering consultancy COWI and Taiwan's SINOTECH Engineering Consultants have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue geothermal energy projects in Taiwan.

India, Uzbekistan near long-term uranium supply agreement

2 September 2026

India and Uzbekistan are close to signing a long-term uranium supply agreement, a senior Indian diplomat said after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Tashkent.

India’s coal-fired power growth slows as renewables surge in August

2 September 2026

India’s coal-fired electricity generation growth slowed in August as renewable power output increased sharply, although strong overall electricity demand continued to support coal consumption.

Thailand considers CO2-based vehicle tax to boost EV hub

2 September 2026

Thailand is considering a vehicle tax system based on CO2 emissions as it seeks to strengthen its position as a regional electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub.

ADB approves $175mn loan to expand electricity access in Bangladesh’s Chattogram Hill Tracts

2 September 2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $175mn concessional loan to expand reliable and affordable electricity access across Bangladesh’s Chattogram Hill Tracts, where grid coverage remains significantly below the national average.

Floating solar emerges as India’s next frontier in the clean energy transition

1 September 2026

In another boost to the solar power sector, the Indian Union Cabinet recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana, a scheme for the development of floating solar photovoltaic projects.

China solar capacity overtakes coal for first time

1 September 2026

China’s installed photovoltaic power capacity surpassed coal-fired capacity for the first time to become the country’s largest power source, the National Energy Administration reported on September 1.

ERC approves transmission links for Philippines green power

1 September 2026

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the construction of point-to-point transmission lines for two privately funded renewable energy projects in the Philippines, the regulator announced on September 1.

South Korea's SK On signs $1.09bn storage contract

1 September 2026

South Korean battery producer SK On (096770.KS) signed a long-term supply agreement with US firm NeoVolta Power (NEOV) to deliver energy storage system (ESS) cells.

Huasun supplies 13.7-MW solar modules for Myanmar project

1 September 2026

Huasun Energy is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia with a 13.7MW solar module order for a photovoltaic project in Myanmar.

Toyota to invest $283mn in electrified vehicle production

1 September 2026

Toyota (7203) is stepping up investment in Vietnam with a $283mn expansion focused partly on electrified vehicle production.

Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions 100-MW captive solar project in Tamil Nadu

1 September 2026

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has commissioned a 100-MW group captive solar power project in Tamil Nadu, taking its overall portfolio size to 12.3 GW.

Pakistan seeks spot LNG cargo for September delivery

1 September 2026

Pakistan has moved to secure an additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the international spot market as it looks to meet near-term energy requirements.

Oil India unit signs MoUs for four waste-to-energy projects in Haryana

1 September 2026

Oil India Green Energy Limited (OGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Limited (NSE: OIL), has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with four Haryana municipalities to develop integrated compressed biogas and waste-to-energy projects

Sri Lanka electricity tariffs face fresh pressure as CPC raises fuel prices

31 August 2026

Sri Lanka’s electricity consumers could face another tariff increase after the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) raised the prices of naphtha and heavy fuel oil (HFO) by around 20% and stopped sales of subsidised fuel to the power sector.

Laos signs $203mn deal for 330-MW coal plant

31 August 2026

Laos has signed a $202.95mn agreement to build a 330MW coal-fired power plant in Xieng Khouang Province, with completion targeted for 2029.

Bangladesh targets 3,000 MW of solar capacity before next summer

31 August 2026

Bangladesh expects to add at least 3,000 MW of solar power generation capacity before next summer as the government steps up efforts to address electricity shortages.

Pakistan’s Nepra unveils new performance framework for power distributors

31 August 2026

Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has introduced a new regulatory framework for electricity distribution companies, replacing performance rules that have been in force for nearly 20 years.

Envision Energy sets up Philippine wind supply hub

28 August 2026

Chinese green technology firm Envision Energy opened a 1,500-square-metre national distribution centre in Batangas.

Nestlé India buys stake in solar power firm

28 August 2026

Nestlé India Limited (BSE:500790) (NSE:NESTLEIND) is expanding its renewable energy footprint, as Indian consumer goods manufacturers increasingly turn to captive power arrangements to cut reliance on conventional grid electricity.

India must mobilise domestic capital to fund clean-energy investment

28 August 2026

India will need to mobilise a significant share of funding from domestic financial institutions, capital markets, insurance funds, infrastructure investors and private capital to achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel capacity by 2030

PTTEP signs 35-year gas deal for Thai-Malaysia JDA block

28 August 2026

A Thai company has secured a 35-year deal covering gas exploration and production in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (JDA).

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