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Vietnam, UK deepen clean energy ties

Vietnam and the United Kingdom have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering cooperation in clean energy and trade

Russia’s LNG exports soar by 21% in October

The commencement of cargoes from Arctic LNG 2 has taken Russia’s LNG exports to new levels.

Singapore, Chile and New Zealand launch green economy partnership agreement at APEC Summit

Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand have officially launched negotiations for a plurilateral Green Economy Partnership Agreement (GEPA), aimed at setting new global standards for sustainable trade and investment

Indonesia to spotlight high-integrity carbon market at COP30 pavilion in Brazil

Indonesia will showcase the vast potential of its national carbon market at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, from November 10-21

ADB approves $460mn loan to boost rural solar power and farming in India's Maharashtra

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $460mn results-based loan to modernise rural power infrastructure in the Indian state of Maharashtra

Japan moves to tighten oversight of large-scale solar projects

Taiwan sets timeline for nationwide circular economy strategy

Taiwan will present its long term blueprint for a circular economy in 2026 as part of its wider push toward a greener, low carbon future.

$32.2bn needed for Cambodia’s green transition

Cambodia is advancing its green finance framework as it seeks to mobilise $32.2bn to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2035.

South Korea’s SBIN expands solar presence in Laos

Authorities in Attapeu Province have granted approval to South Korea’s SBIN Corporation to develop a 5-megawatt solar power project, further expanding the province’s renewable energy portfolio.

Construction works begin at Slovak Chinese-backed battery plant

Construction works began at the Šurany Industrial Park, where the 20 GWh battery plant project set up by Gotion InoBat Batteries (GIB), a joint venture between Chinese-owned Gotion High-Tech and Slovak InoBat, is to be developed.

Japan-backed Isabela solar farm connects to Philippine grid

Rizal Green Energy Corporation, a partnership between PetroGreen Energy Corporation of the Yuchengco Group and Japan’s Taisei Corporation, has finished linking its solar development in Isabela to the national power network.

Sri Lanka expands duty exemptions to boost renewable energy projects

Sri Lanka has expanded its list of duty-free capital goods to include renewable energy generation and storage systems, in a move aimed at accelerating investment in clean energy infrastructure

Project Matador marks new South Korea-US nuclear collaboration

Fermi America, a private energy developer in the United States, is moving ahead with what could become one of the most significant privately financed clean energy projects globally.

Shree Cement commissions new solar facility in India

Shree Cement Limited has commissioned a 20MW solar power facility in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh, marking another step in the company’s expansion of renewable energy assets across India.

Singapore unveils ‘Future Grid’ initiatives to bolster power system resilience

Singapore has announced a suite of measures under its Future Grid Capability Roadmap to reinforce the reliability and flexibility of its electricity network as the city-state accelerates the integration of renewable energy sources.

Indonesia plans nuclear power to support 2060 net-zero goal

Indonesia is exploring the development of nuclear power plants as part of its long-term strategy to cut emissions and reach carbon neutrality by 2060.

Singapore’s GasCo in talks for long-term LNG contracts ahead of 2026 launch

Singapore’s GasCo is holding discussions with liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers to secure long-term contracts, as the state-owned company prepares to begin operations on January 1, 2026

France firm Saft secures major battery deal in Taiwan

Saft, a battery manufacturer based in France and part of TotalEnergies, has been chosen to supply a large-scale energy storage system for Foxwell Power Co Ltd in Taichung, Taiwan.

Hyundai Motor Group to present hydrogen roadmap at APEC CEO Summit

Hyundai Motor Group will outline its hydrogen energy ambitions to global executives during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in South Korea.

NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with Paradip Port to develop green hydrogen projects in India's Odisha

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paradip Port Authority to advance green hydrogen initiatives in Odisha

Ulaanbaatar inks PPP for China’s Renshou Sichuan to build $207mn waste-to-energy plant

The city government of Mongolia’s capital has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the construction of a $206.5mn waste-to-energy plant by a Chinese contractor.

Thailand delays approval for Laos-Singapore power deal

Thailand has not yet approved transmission charges for the second phase of the Lao PDR–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore Power Integration Project, a senior Thai energy official confirmed on October 27

France backs Vietnam’s energy transition with $550mn

France has reaffirmed its partnership with Vietnam through a new pledge of $550mn to advance the country’s sustainable development and energy transition.

Nigeria seals pact with China's Longi to build up to 1 GW solar panel plant

Nigeria has signed a strategic partnership with Chinese solar manufacturer Longi to establish a domestic solar module factory with a capacity of between 500 MW and 1 GW

China Energy to invest $1bn in renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan

China Energy has committed to investing $1bn in the construction of two major renewable energy facilities in Kazakhstan.