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India to double power capacity by 2036
India is projected to more than double its installed power generation capacity from around 520 GW at present to 1,121 GW by 2035-36, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for nearly 70% of the total.
India's ceramic hub falls silent as Middle East conflict disrupts gas supplies
Most factories in Morbi, the ceramics manufacturing powerhouse in India's Gujarat, have remained shut as fuel shortages linked to the Iran conflict continue to disrupt production.
Mongolia's February coal production reportedly fell back 15% m/m to 8.7mn tonnes
Mongolia's production of coal for all uses reportedly contracted by 14.6% month on month to 8.65mn tonnes in February.
Thai industry urges action on rural fuel shortage
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has appealed to the government to take immediate action to address a growing fuel shortage affecting rural areas. Small-scale oil distributors, known locally as “jobbers”,
Vietnam requests crude and gas supplies from Algeria
Vietnam is seeking additional crude oil and natural gas from Algeria as global energy markets face disruption linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Indonesia coal policy shift could tighten Australian supply
Indonesia is preparing new regulations to prioritise domestic coal supply over exports, a move that could tighten global markets and support higher prices.
Eni approves $5bn Indonesia gas projects
Italian energy group Eni has approved two major offshore gas developments in Indonesia that are expected to produce around 2bn standard cubic feet per day (cf/d) of natural gas, the company said on March 18.
Indonesia opens second waste-to-energy tender after Chinese firms win
Indonesia has opened a second round of tenders for its nationwide waste-to-energy programme after Chinese companies dominated the first bidding process.
Japan petrol prices hit record level
Japan’s average retail petrol price has reached a record JPY190.80 ($1.19) per litre, reflecting higher crude costs linked to the Iran conflict, according to data released on March 18 by the nation’s industry ministry.
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).
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