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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.
Cambodia turns to Singapore, Malaysia for fuel supply
Cambodia is increasing fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia to offset supply shortfalls caused by export restrictions from Vietnam and China, Energy Minister Keo Rottanak told Reuters.
Falling crude output raises Vietnam’s import dependency concerns
Vietnam is set to see domestic crude oil output decline this decade, heightening reliance on imports as ageing offshore fields and geopolitical tensions disrupt supply, according to a government report released this week.
Pakistan warns of post-April LNG gap as supplies start to dry up
Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum has been warned that the country could face difficulties meeting gas demand in the power sector after April 14, as imported LNG supplies are set to lapse.
Chinese battery material producer Putailai invests $297mn in Malaysian plant
Chinese battery materials producer Putailai is redirecting its global expansion strategy toward Southeast Asia, announcing a $297mn investment in a new lithium-ion battery anode materials plant in Malaysia.
Indonesia to accelerate 100 GW solar push through decentralisation
Indonesia is laying the groundwork for one of the most ambitious renewable energy programmes in the developing world.
Singapore moves forward to tackle water scarcity through energy efficiency
Singapore has marked a new phase in its water strategy, as a different constraint is emerging and its water challenge is no longer primarily about supply; it is increasingly about energy.
Philippines plans $430mn Mindoro grid link project
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will invest PHP23.9bn ($430mn) to build a submarine cable linking Batangas to Mindoro, aiming to connect the island to the Luzon grid and improve power supply reliability.
India strengthens transmission framework to support renewable energy expansion
The government has reinforced regulatory and infrastructure measures to ensure seamless grid integration of renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS).
Bangladesh approves emergency spot LNG purchases
Bangladesh has stepped up efforts to secure emergency energy supplies after a cabinet committee approved the purchase of two spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Aramco Trading Singapore.
Reliance inks $3bn green ammonia supply pact with Samsung C&T
India’s Reliance Industries Limited has signed a binding long-term supply and purchase agreement worth about $3bn with Samsung C&T Corporation to supply green ammonia over a 15-year period.
Vietnam pushes faster review of nuclear power plan
The Government has ordered an expedited review of investment plans for its first nuclear power project.
Laos boosts electric vehicles to curb fuel demand
Laos has unveiled sweeping measures to reduce fuel use, including cheaper fees for electric vehicles and higher costs for petrol cars.
Cambodia plans refinery as fuel prices keep climbing
Cambodia plans to build its first oil refinery by 2029 as fuel costs continue to rise.Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak said the country is also aiming to establish a crude oil stockpile to strengthen energy security.
INTERVIEW: Taiwan’s TSEC CORPORATION – mover and shaker in the nation’s solar sector
A leading name in the Taiwanese solar sector, TSEC has seen its valuation on the Taiwanese exchange skyrocket in recent months.
India’s installed power capacity reaches 520 GW
India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 520.51 gigawatts (GW) as of January 31, 2026, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik informed the Parliament on March 16.
GE Vernova, Hitachi target SE Asia for BWRX-300 reactor deployment
GE Vernova and Hitachi have agreed to explore opportunities to deploy the BWRX-300 small modular reactor across Southeast Asia.
Japan’s TEPCO delays launch of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor after alarm
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has postponed the start of commercial operations at a recently restarted nuclear reactor after an alarm indicated a possible electricity leak at the facility.
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