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Seoul passes new law to fast-track small modular reactors

The Ministry of Science and ICT in Seoul said the legislation requires the preparation of a five-year master plan for overall SMR system development, alongside annual implementation plans.

Singapore’s government raises 2030 solar target to 3GWp, pushing for energy security

Singapore will raise its 2030 solar deployment target to 3 gigawatt-peak (GWp), after achieving its previous 2GWp goal ahead of schedule.

China’s State Grid secures €50mn EBRD-backed power substation in Egypt

State Grid Corporation of China has secured a contract to build a new 500-kilovolt electricity transformer substation in Egypt, with investments estimated at €50mn.

India's Inox Wind posts strong Q3 growth on higher execution and rising order inflows

Renewable energy major Inox Wind Limited(NSE: INOXWIND) reported a sharp rise in earnings for the quarter ended December 2025 (Q3FY26), supported by improved project execution and a strengthening order pipeline

Indonesia targets 50GW of renewable energy in 2035 power plan

Indonesia plans to develop 50,000 megawatts (50 gigawatts) of renewable energy capacity over the next decade under its latest Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2035, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said

India's Tarapur Atomic Power Station unit-1 returns to grid after life-extension overhaul

Unit-1 of the Tarapur Atomic Power Station in Palghar district of Maharashtra, India’s first nuclear power facility, has successfully rejoined the electricity grid following completion of an extensive life-extension and modernisation programme

GPSC unit signs 30-year solar land lease in southern Thailand

Taipingling Unit 1 feeds power into grid as China advances Hualong rollout

The project is being developed by China General Nuclear and represents the first of six Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors planned for the Taipingling site.

New Laos wind project worth $450mn

A Vietnamese private enterprise has unveiled plans for a $450mn wind power development in Laos, designed to deliver renewable electricity to northern Vietnam during periods of peak demand.

Canberra tightens LNG export rules, raising concerns in Singapore and Thailand

Canberra is preparing to tighten controls on LNG exports from its densely populated east coast, in a move that could reverberate across some parts of south-east Asia where buyers rely heavily on spot cargoes from Australia.

First Gen invests $1.29bn in Philippines national hydro

The Lopez-led energy producer, First Gen, has secured a 40% interest in the pumped storage hydroelectric ventures managed by Prime Infrastructure Capital. Valued at PHP75bn (roughly $1.29bn.

India adds record 52,537 MW power capacity in FY26, renewable energy leads expansion

India has recorded its highest-ever annual addition of electricity generation capacity during the current financial year, with 52,537 MW added up to January 31, 2026

TEPCO restores nuclear power to Japan grid

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. reached an important achievement on February 16 as a reactor at its Niigata site began experimental power distribution.

Ceylon Electricity Board seeks 13.56% tariff hike as quarterly deficit widens

Sri Lanka’s power utility has proposed a 13.56% increase in electricity tariffs for the April–June 2026 quarter, citing mounting cost pressures and a projected revenue shortfall

Synera seeks $800mn private credit for Taiwan offshore wind push

Taiwan has emerged as one of Asia’s most active offshore wind markets, drawing international investors and turbine suppliers keen to participate in long-term power purchase agreements backed by the government.

Saudi Aramco signs 20-year purchase agreement with Commonwealth LNG

Saudi Aramco has inked a long-term sales and purchase agreement with Commonwealth LNG.

India expresses interest in US LNG

India would be open to purchasing LNG from the US if the world’s biggest supplier of the super-chilled fuel offered reasonable prices, the CEO of state-owned Petronet said.

Russia to add two new ice-class Arc7 LNG carriers in 2026

Growth of ice-class Arc7 LNG carriers is integral to unlocking the full potential of Russia’s LNG facilities in the Arctic.

China’s EVE Energy brings 400-MWh storage project online

EVE Energy has connected to the grid what it describes as the first 400-MWh energy storage facility built around 628-Ah ultra-large battery cells deployed at scale.

Islamabad weighs power debt overhaul as solar surge strains grid

The government of Pakistan is examining a restructuring of liabilities in the power sector as part of a broader effort to reduce electricity tariffs and stabilise the national grid.

Pertamina Geothermal targets green hydrogen output by late 2026

State-owned energy firm PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) plans to commence production at its pilot-scale green hydrogen facility in Ulubelu, Lampung, by the fourth quarter of 2026, as part of efforts to diversify its geothermal-based portfolio

South Korea's Iljin Electric achieves record annual profits

India's nuclear capacity up 84% since 2014

India’s installed nuclear power capacity has risen from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,780 MW at present — an addition of 4,000 MW or roughly 84% growth over the past decade

Climate tech startup switches Mongolian yurt dwellers from dirty coal to clean solar

EBRD backing entrepreneurs tackling stove fumes crisis that makes Ulaanbaatar one of world’s most air-polluted cities.

$1.9bn funding accelerates Thailand's renewable projects

Gulf Development Public Company Ltd (GULF) has secured THB60bn (approximately $1.9bn) in loan facilities to advance 27 renewable energy projects across Thailand.