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India eyes Sri Lanka power link
India is exploring regional electricity grid connectivity, including a potential transmission link with Sri Lanka, as part of efforts to deepen cross-border power trade.
Suzuki expands India output with new EV line
The new production line, currently under construction and scheduled for completion between July and September, will be dedicated to electric vehicles.
Boss Energy upgrades uranium resources at Honeymoon satellites in Australia
Boss Energy has reported updated mineral resource estimates for two satellite uranium deposits near its Honeymoon operation in South Australia, indicating a rise in total contained uranium from earlier assessments.
South Korea’s KHNP appoints new president
The appointment brings an end to a period of interim leadership at KHNP, which had been operating under an acting president system led by executive vice-president Jeon Dae-uk since the resignation of the former president.
Indonesia, US sign lithium extraction deal to boost EV supply chain
Indonesia and the United States have signed a cooperation agreement to extract lithium from geothermal brine, marking a step to strengthen global electric vehicle supply chains.
RenewSys expands capacity with new Maharashtra solar plant
With the addition of the Khopoli plant, RenewSys has increased its total solar module manufacturing capacity to 5.6 GW, strengthening its position in India’s domestic solar supply chain.
QatarEnergy warns of potential force majeure on Korean LNG contracts
QatarEnergy may be forced to declare force majeure on long-term LNG contracts with several countries, including South Korea, as supply disruptions persist, according to a report citing the company’s chief executive.
India to double power capacity by 2036
India is projected to more than double its installed power generation capacity from around 520 GW at present to 1,121 GW by 2035-36, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for nearly 70% of the total.
India's ceramic hub falls silent as Middle East conflict disrupts gas supplies
Most factories in Morbi, the ceramics manufacturing powerhouse in India's Gujarat, have remained shut as fuel shortages linked to the Iran conflict continue to disrupt production.
Mongolia's February coal production reportedly fell back 15% m/m to 8.7mn tonnes
Mongolia's production of coal for all uses reportedly contracted by 14.6% month on month to 8.65mn tonnes in February.
Thai industry urges action on rural fuel shortage
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has appealed to the government to take immediate action to address a growing fuel shortage affecting rural areas. Small-scale oil distributors, known locally as “jobbers”,
Vietnam requests crude and gas supplies from Algeria
Vietnam is seeking additional crude oil and natural gas from Algeria as global energy markets face disruption linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Indonesia coal policy shift could tighten Australian supply
Indonesia is preparing new regulations to prioritise domestic coal supply over exports, a move that could tighten global markets and support higher prices.
Eni approves $5bn Indonesia gas projects
Italian energy group Eni has approved two major offshore gas developments in Indonesia that are expected to produce around 2bn standard cubic feet per day (cf/d) of natural gas, the company said on March 18.
Indonesia opens second waste-to-energy tender after Chinese firms win
Indonesia has opened a second round of tenders for its nationwide waste-to-energy programme after Chinese companies dominated the first bidding process.
Japan petrol prices hit record level
Japan’s average retail petrol price has reached a record JPY190.80 ($1.19) per litre, reflecting higher crude costs linked to the Iran conflict, according to data released on March 18 by the nation’s industry ministry.
Bangladesh turns to coal as LNG crunch deepens
Bangladesh has sharply increased coal-fired power generation this month as an acute LNG shortage disrupts gas-based electricity output, following supply constraints linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Pakistan power output rises 11% in February
Pakistan’s power generation stood at 7,696 GWh in February 2026, marking an 11% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase.
India plans mandatory use of local solar ingots and wafers from June 2028
India is moving to mandate the use of domestically manufactured solar ingots and wafers from June 2028, as part of a broader push to reduce dependence on imports and strengthen its clean energy supply chain.
India’s ReNew Green raises $95mn to expand industrial clean energy portfolio
LeapFrog has committed $50mn to the transaction, with additional backing from the Emerging Market Climate Action Fund and Carlyle AlpInvest.
Philippines lines up $5bn backing for pumped storage projects
The Philippines has secured funding for two pumped storage hydropower projects with a combined investment value of about $5bn, as it steps up efforts to reinforce energy security and support the transition to cleaner power.
India’s Clean Max agrees $4.6mn deal to acquire Kintech Solarbikaner
The acquisition reflects a broader push to scale hybrid renewable projects, which combine wind and solar generation to improve output consistency and optimise land and infrastructure use.
Vietnam targets nuclear energy share of 6–8%
Vietnam aims to generate 6–8% of its electricity from nuclear energy by 2050 under a newly approved long-term strategy.
Myanmar introduces power rationing amid rising electricity demand
Myanmar will introduce targeted electricity distribution measures as rising demand strains supply, the Ministry of Electric Power has announced.
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