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Thailand lowers vehicle production forecast as Chinese EVs pressure industry

28 July 2026

Thailand has cut its 2026 vehicle production target after growing competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers weakened both exports and domestic demand for locally produced cars.

Canada’s FortisBC granted key approval for Tilbury LNG expansion

27 July 2026

Canadian natural gas utility Fortis BC has received the go ahead from British Columbia’s provincial government to proceed the project following the exemption of the requirement for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.

EcoSolar finishes first Capiz Philippine battery project

27 July 2026

EcoSolar Energy Corporation finished mechanical construction on its 20 MW/40 MWh Panitan Energy Storage Project in Capiz.

Taiwan expands drone supply chain despite China hurdles

27 July 2026

Taiwanese component suppliers are expanding their footprint in the drone hardware network powering Ukraine. However, surging manufacturing costs, limited production scale and structural dependence on Chinese raw materials are capping expansion.

Gas Malaysia projected for 16% earnings surge in FY27

27 July 2026

Peninsular Malaysia’s sole natural gas network operator is positioned for accelerated profit expansion

Cambodia opens LNG power project to global energy firms

27 July 2026

Cambodia is inviting international bidders for a 900-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant, as it broadens its energy partnerships while accelerating the transition to cleaner electricity.

South Korea imports first condensate from Australian Barossa field

27 July 2026

SK Innovation E&S (096770.KS) will import its first ever consignment of condensate from an Australian offshore gas field, the company announced on July 27.

Thailand weighs $711mn EV scheme to replace ageing vehicles

27 July 2026

Thailand is planning a $711mn programme to replace 80,000 ageing vehicles with electric models as part of efforts to revive its automotive sector and accelerate the shift towards cleaner transport.

Petrovietnam secures $277mn loan for Mekong power plant

27 July 2026

State-owned Petrovietnam has secured a VND7.3 trillion ($277mn) loan from two of Vietnam’s largest banks to advance construction of the O Mon IV thermal power plant in the Mekong Delta.

NABARD, MAHAPREIT partner to expand green infrastructure in rural India

27 July 2026

NABARD has signed a memorandum of understanding with Maharashtra-based MAHAPREIT to accelerate the development of renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure in rural India.

ENGIE secures financing for 250-MW Khaba solar project in India’s Rajasthan

27 July 2026

ENGIE (EPA: ENGI) has reached financial close for its 250-MW Khaba solar project in Barmer, Rajasthan, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Khaba Renewable Energy, enabling the project to move into the construction phase.

China sharply boosts Kyrgyz coal purchases as exports rise and imports fall

24 July 2026

Kyrgyzstan's coal exports rose 11.2% year-on-year in January-May to 522,938.6 tonnes, with China emerging as the fastest-growing buyer, increasing purchases 2.5 times to 20,523.5 tonnes, according to data from the national statistical committee.

Marco Polo Marine books Taiwan wind ship contract

24 July 2026

PKR Offshore signed a framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to charter two commissioning service operation vessels, the company announced. The ships will support offshore wind projects in Taiwan.

South Korea, China, Japan pledge energy security

24 July 2026

South Korea, China and Japan called for stronger cooperation on supply chains, food security and energy stability, the South Korean Foreign Ministry reported on July 23.

SHANTI Act rules under preparation as India outlines licensing and nuclear liability framework

24 July 2026

The Indian government is drafting the rules under the Safety, Health, and Advanced Nuclear Technology Initiative (SHANTI) Act, 2025, after which applications from private entities seeking licences to operate nuclear facilities will be considered.

India adds record 6 GW of wind capacity in FY26 as generation rises to 106bn units

24 July 2026

India added a record 6,057 MW of wind power capacity during FY2025-26, driving annual wind electricity generation to 106 billion units (BU), according to data presented in Parliament by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Myanmar’s Kanyin hydropower project to power 10,000 homes

23 July 2026

Myanmar's 10.5-megawatt Kanyin Hydropower Project in Ingapu Township, Ayeyawady Region, is expected to provide electricity to more than 10,000 households while improving irrigation and agricultural productivity.

Vietnam Hai Phong Thermal Power beats annual profit target

23 July 2026

Hai Phong Thermal Power JSC (UPCoM: HND) has exceeded its full-year pre-tax profit target in the first six months of 2026, despite a recent change in senior management following the detention of its chief executive

Myanmar, Laos study Mekong's largest downstream dam

23 July 2026

Myanmar and Laos have launched a feasibility study for what could become the largest hydropower project on the lower Mekong River, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation.

Thailand launches world's first sustainable 550kV grid retrofit

23 July 2026

Thailand is set to become the first country to retrofit a 550-kilovolt gas-insulated transmission line with eco-efficient technology, cutting greenhouse gas emissions while preserving existing grid infrastructure.

Vietnam's Dai Dung lands $60mn US industrial supply deal

23 July 2026

Vietnamese engineering firm Dai Dung Group has secured a contract worth more than $60mn to supply fabricated steel structures and industrial equipment for data centre and gas-fired power projects in the United States.

Delectrik wins contract for India's first 100-MWh utility-scale vanadium flow battery project

23 July 2026

Delectrik Systems has secured a contract to deploy India's first utility-scale vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) energy storage project with a capacity of 100 MWh, marking a milestone for long-duration energy storage in the country.

Sri Lanka begins feasibility study for first canal-top solar project

23 July 2026

Sri Lanka has launched a preliminary feasibility study for its first canal-top solar power project along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya, marking a step towards expanding renewable energy generation.

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