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Mubadala nears key engineering awards for Indonesia’s Andaman gas project

22 August 2025

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Energy is approaching a critical stage in its Indonesian operations as it moves closer to awarding front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts for its deepwater Andaman Sea gas development

Osaka Gas launches first large-scale battery project with partners, sets 1GW goal by FY2030

22 August 2025

Osaka Gas, together with Itochu and Tokyo Century, has inaugurated the Senri Power Storage Station in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture.

Sri Lanka to build two battery power plants by 2027

22 August 2025

Sri Lanka will construct two large-scale battery power plants with a combined capacity of 260 MW in 2026 and 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and prevent nationwide outages

Taiwan’s solar revolution faces persistent challenges

21 August 2025

Analysts see national projections as doubtful at best given finite land resources, societal friction and the levels of corruption at the local level to get projects started.

Transmission project agreed in India’s Madhya Pradesh

21 August 2025

The development will facilitate power transfer from 2.5 GW of renewable capacity situated in the Rajgarh and Neemuch special economic zones, where projects of 1,500 MW and 1,000 MW respectively are under way.

New partnership to increase scope of renewables projects in Malaysia

21 August 2025

The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding setting out a framework for cooperation in areas such as grid access, permitting, technical planning and engagement with local communities.

Korea’s KEPCO to get a slice of new Saudi solar project

21 August 2025

A consortium led by Masdar has reached financial close on a major solar power development in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in the kingdom’s renewable energy drive.

PetroVietnam ready to start thermal power project construction

21 August 2025

The O Mon 4 plant forms part of the wider Block B–O Mon gas-to-power project, a strategic initiative designed to tap domestic offshore gas reserves for electricity generation.

Vietnam to introduce E10 biofuel nationwide from 2026

21 August 2025

To support the transition, the MoIT will request the Ministry of Finance to propose adjustments to the environmental tax regime, with the aim of reflecting the lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with biofuels.

India’s renewables potential blossoms in its northern states

21 August 2025

While much attention has traditionally focused on populous coastal and southern regions of India, the nation’s lesser-known northern states conceal a remarkable, yet under-appreciated, opportunity.

Hulic targets 20% stake in Canadian solar fund to expand Japan’s renewable energy business

21 August 2025

Hulic is aiming to acquire up to a 20% holding in Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund as part of its strategy to grow in the renewable energy sector.

Shanghai Electric hands over 400-MW solar project in Oman

21 August 2025

Shanghai Electric has completed the final handover of the 500-MW Manah-1 Solar Independent Power Project in Oman, marking the conclusion of one of the country’s largest renewable energy schemes to date.

Inox Wind in India to sell its EPC arm

21 August 2025

Inox Wind Limited has announced the sale of a stake worth $20mn in its engineering, procurement and construction arm

India’s Reliance Infrastructure to build major solar-battery storage project

21 August 2025

Reliance Infrastructure Limited has confirmed it has been awarded a letter of award from NHPC Limited for the construction of a major renewable energy project combining solar generation with large-scale battery storage.

India’s Vikram Solar prepares for IPO

21 August 2025

The renewable energy firm, one of India’s leading solar module manufacturers, allocated 18.7mn equity shares at INR332 each to a group of 43 institutional investors.

Regulatory threat deepens Mercedes-Benz Korea’s electric vehicle struggles

20 August 2025

Mercedes-Benz Korea is facing fresh regulatory pressure as the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) prepares to impose sanctions over allegedly misleading advertising linked to its electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Indonesia’s PGN faces backlash over gas quota amid industry fears of job losses

20 August 2025

State-owned gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has moved to reassure industries of a stable supply following growing alarm over restrictions that could endanger more than 130,000 manufacturing jobs

Philippines launches largest solar irrigation system in Eastern Visayas

20 August 2025

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has inaugurated the biggest solar-powered irrigation facility in Region VIII, located in Barangay R.M. Tan, Ormoc City, according to the Presidential Communications Office.

Malaysia weighs nuclear power in future energy mix

20 August 2025

Malaysia has launched a feasibility study to assess whether nuclear energy could play a role in its long-term power strategy, as the government looks to diversify supply and strengthen energy security

Seoul orders inquiry into KHNP’s contentious nuclear pact with Westinghouse

20 August 2025

The presidential office has directed an investigation into claims that Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) signed an unfavourable settlement with US nuclear firm Westinghouse, resolving a dispute that had delayed its Czech Republic nuclear project.

Torrent Group launches green hydrogen plant in India’s Uttar Pradesh

20 August 2025

Torrent Group has inaugurated Uttar Pradesh’s first green hydrogen plant in Gorakhpur, developed jointly by Torrent Power and Torrent Gas

India's CORE Energy raises $23mn to advance nuclear engineering and modular reactor projects

20 August 2025

Indian engineering, procurement and construction firm CORE Energy Systems has secured a fundraise worth about $22.86mn

Indonesia courts Trina Solar to boost domestic solar supply chain

19 August 2025

Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has held discussions with Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar to expand cooperation in developing the country’s solar energy ecosystem

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