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India’s captive, commercial coal output rises 18.51% in February

4 March 2026

Coal production from captive and commercial mines in India rose 18.51% year-on-year to 20.49mn tonnes (MT) in February 2026, while dispatches stood at 17.72mn tonnes, according to a government press release.

GAIL clears investment for 178.2-MW wind project in India's Maharashtra

4 March 2026

GAIL (India) Limited has approved an investment of INR17.36bn ($190mn) to develop a 178.2 megawatt (MW) greenfield wind power project in Maharashtra.

Middle East tensions threaten Vietnam's energy security

3 March 2026

Vietnam has been advised to strengthen its preparedness for potential oil supply disruptions and sharp price increases as tensions intensify in the Middle East, with experts urging a stronger focus on domestic reserves

How exposed is China to the Hormuz crisis?

3 March 2026

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hit China’s energy security hard, threatening to sever roughly half of its crude imports and a significant share of its LNG supply.

Cheniere records 60% rise in net income amid record LNG production

3 March 2026

Cheniere Energy reported a 64% increase in net income in 2025.

Pakistan considers buying LNG from Azerbaijan’s SOCAR as contingency plan

3 March 2026

Pakistan is bracing for possible disruption to its gas supply as cargo deliveries from Qatar could disruption after the Gulf country stopped producing LNG in the wake of missile attacks from Iran.

Bridge Data Centres, Concord New Energy to develop Singapore’s barge-based hydrogen power solution

3 March 2026

Bridge Data Centres and Concord New Energy(0812.HK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop Singapore’s first barge-mounted hydrogen power generation system designed for next-generation, AI-driven digital infrastructure

Japan says Qatar LNG halt to have no immediate impact on supply

3 March 2026

Japan’s trade minister has indicated that a recent stoppage in LNG output in Qatar, triggered by regional turmoil following Iranian military strikes, will not immediately disrupt the country’s energy supplies.

Japan plans cross-border carbon storage project with Malaysia

3 March 2026

Japan announced that it’s seeking to ship captured carbon emissions to Malaysia under what would be Southeast Asia’s first cross-border carbon capture and storage initiative

India's Lineage Power delivers 100th BESS container

3 March 2026

India-based Pace Digitek’s battery storage subsidiary, Lineage Power, has successfully manufactured and delivered its 100th BESS container, built entirely in‑house at a fully automated facility with 5 GWh capacity

Hormuz tensions threaten India’s LNG flows as tankers reroute

3 March 2026

India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the Middle East are facing potential disruption after escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz prompted some tankers to alter their routes

Cambodia builds 100-MW national renewable solar facility

3 March 2026

Cambodia is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the development of a 100-MW National Solar Park in Kampong Chhnang province, a project valued at approximately $26.71mn.

Laos advances 100-MW solar farm in Bolikhamxay

3 March 2026

The Lao government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with APDL Solar Power Sole Co., Ltd. to undertake a feasibility study for a proposed 100-megawatt solar power plant in Bolikhamxay province.

Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality

2 March 2026

Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its energy transition on underground heat

South Korea faces renewable energy safety concerns

2 March 2026

A string of accidents at renewable energy sites in South Korea has sharpened public concern over safety just as lawmakers moved to relax regulations governing how close such facilities can be built to homes and roads.

Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage

2 March 2026

Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow down 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics, which weigh on momentum

Thailand rations energy as Hormuz crisis deepens

2 March 2026

Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon issued the emergency while also activating the Energy Emergency Surveillance Centre. He also instructed coal-fired power plants to operate at full capacity.

Japan reshapes Hokkaido offshore wind ownership structure

2 March 2026

Hokkaido Offshore Wind Development LLC, jointly owned on a 50:50 basis by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, was formally wound up with unanimous approval from its members on December 12, 2025.

Norway wealth fund drops India's Adani Green Energy from portfolio over financial crime concerns

2 March 2026

Norway’s $1.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has excluded Adani Green Energy Ltd (NSE: ADANIGREEN) from its investment portfolio over concerns related to alleged financial misconduct

Middle East tensions could significantly impact Sri Lanka's fragile recovery

2 March 2026

Sri Lanka could face renewed economic strain if escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up global oil prices, with analysts warning that the island nation’s heavy reliance on imported fuel leaves it particularly exposed

Myanmar offers 24-hour electricity for businesses

1 March 2026

Myanmar has introduced revised electricity tariff rates for industrial users, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Electric Power (MOEP).

Philippines mandates storage for large renewable projects

27 February 2026

Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has released Department Circular introducing a rule that compels variable renewable energy projects to incorporate energy storage systems during both project development and grid connection.

Indonesia and UK establish climate finance working group

27 February 2026

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the United Kingdom government have formed a joint climate finance working group to strengthen cooperation in funding the transition to a low-carbon economy

India clears first concrete pour for Kaiga 5 and 6 nuclear units

27 February 2026

India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has approved the first pour of concrete for Kaiga units 5 and 6, marking the official start of construction for the two 700-MWe pressurised heavy water reactors.

Japanese court blocks bid to suspend Ikata unit 3 over safety concerns

27 February 2026

The Shikoku Electric Power Co’s Ikata nuclear power plant will continue operating after the Yamaguchi District Court dismissed a request by local residents to halt its unit 3.

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