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Malaysian renewable energy company reNIKOLA signs 30-year PPA for $2.4bn

17 September 2026

Malaysian renewable energy company reNIKOLA announced that its project vehicle, reNIKOLA Gedong Solar (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, has executed a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Syarikat Sesco Bhd

Singapore’s 6-GW low-carbon power import target financing across Indonesia, Malaysia

17 September 2026

Catalysing Southeast Asia’s regional clean energy integration, Singapore’s initiative to import up to 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035 is emerging as a primary commercial anchor for the ASEAN Power Grid (APG)

Indonesian government allocates $3.5bn to electrify 10,068 villages

17 September 2026

The Indonesian Government announced an IDR61.6 trillion ($3.5bn) state-funded electrification initiative to power 10,068 off-grid and underserved villages between 2025 and 2029.

Malaysia launches 250-MW feed-in tariff quota for 2027

17 September 2026

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), through the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia announced a new 250-megawatt (MW) Feed-in Tariff (FiT) quota for 2027

German ib vogt starts 99 MWp Philippine plant

17 September 2026

German renewable energy developer ib vogt has commenced construction of a 99 MWp solar power plant in Iloilo province, marking an expansion of its clean power footprint in the Philippines.

Pakistan’s solar boom cuts reliance on imported LNG

17 September 2026

Pakistan’s rapid expansion of distributed solar is reshaping its electricity system, reducing reliance on imported fuels and potentially offering a model for other energy-importing emerging economies.

India to launch 16th commercial coal mine auction round

17 September 2026

India’s Ministry of Coal will launch the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi on September 17, the government said on September 16.

India highlights energy security, permitting reforms at G20 meeting in Houston

17 September 2026

India highlighted its expansion of power generation capacity, energy security measures and regulatory reforms at the G20 Energy Abundance Working Group meetings in Houston on September 15, the government said.

Bangladesh plans 300 gas wells, three LNG terminals to ease energy shortages

17 September 2026

Bangladesh plans to drill 300 gas wells in two phases and add three LNG terminals as part of a broader programme to strengthen energy supplies.

India’s Suratwwala Business Group secures solar project contract

17 September 2026

Suratwwala Business Group Ltd (NSE:SBGLP) announced on September 16, 2026, that its subsidiary, Suratwwala Natural Energy Resource Pvt. Ltd., had secured a solar power development contract to bolster its regional renewable energy footprint.

Cambodia spends more than $350mn to contain fuel prices

17 September 2026

The Cambodian government has spent over $350mn on measures to reduce fuel costs for consumers since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on 16 September 2026.

Thailand’s LNG price rise could lift electricity costs by 5%

17 September 2026

Every $3 per MMBtu increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices could push Thai electricity prices up by about 5%

Thailand’s Amata, B.Grimm develop 42.5-MWp floating solar

17 September 2026

Thailand’s Amata Corporation and energy producer B.Grimm Power are jointly developing a 42.5-MWp floating solar farm at an industrial estate in Chon Buri province.

Clean energy becomes essential to Cambodia’s export competitiveness

17 September 2026

Cambodia’s garment, footwear and textile (GFT) industry faces mounting pressure to shift towards renewable electricity as international buyers increasingly make it a condition of doing business

BRIN requests expert missions for Indonesia's first commercial nuclear power plant buildout

16 September 2026

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Chairman Arif Satria has requested official assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to support Indonesia's first Nuclear Power Plant (PLTN) buildout

Semirara demands changes to draft Philippine coal bidding rules

16 September 2026

Semirara Mining and Power Corp (SMPC) (PSE: SCC) requested that the Department of Energy (DOE) modify proposed resource evaluation standards, warning that current draft rules threaten existing contract rights.

Philippines' Alternergy sets debut $32mn green debt deal

16 September 2026

Alternergy Holdings (PSE: ALTER) is set to tap the domestic debt market with a PHP2bn ($32mn) issuance of 1.5-year green fixed-rate notes, the board approved.

Hyundai Motor to supply 480 hydrogen buses

16 September 2026

Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) will supply 480 hydrogen fuel cell buses to transit operator Sunjin Group by 2032, the automotive company announced on September 16.

Cambodia and BYD discuss expanding EV investment

16 September 2026

Cambodia is seeking deeper investment from BYD (1211) to accelerate its EV ambitions, while the country is pushing green energy investment.

Vietnam T&T, TotalEnergies explore $1.5bn LNG power project

16 September 2026

T&T Energy Group (TNT), part of T&T Group, and TotalEnergies Gas & Power Activities signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Paris on September 10 to assess the development of the proposed 1,500-MW Long Son LNG power project

India adds 8.2 GWh of BESS capacity in first half of 2026

16 September 2026

India added 8.2 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in the first half of 2026, a sharp increase from the 98.4 MWh installed during the same period last year.

HD Hyundai wins approval for 100 MW power plant

15 September 2026

South Korea’s HD Hyundai (267250.KS) operates through its intermediate sub-holding unit, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, received technical approval for a 100 MW floating power plant to meet rising energy demand from data centres.

Bangladesh rolls out incentives to accelerate rooftop solar growth

15 September 2026

Bangladesh has announced a range of decisions, including financial incentives and preferential tariffs, to help boost rooftop solar power generation as its efforts to encourage renewable energy production and address the country's energy.

India approves up to 654-MW power exports to Nepal

15 September 2026

India has approved the export of up to 654 MW of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day through December 31, 2026, to help the neighbouring country meet additional power requirements following damage to its hydropower infrastructure from floods.

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