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Thaioil unveils 3Cs strategy to advance sustainable energy goals

21 February 2025

Thai Oil Public Company Limited (Thaioil) has introduced its 3Cs strategy at the FTI EXPO 2025, outlining its roadmap for achieving Net Zero emissions and reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.

French delegation explores investment in Indonesia’s renewable energy and infrastructure

21 February 2025

A delegation of 35 French companies, led by the French Business Confederation (MEDEF International), met with Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, in Jakarta on February 18, to explore investment

Pakistani power distribution companies lose $1bn annually due to electricity theft, inefficiencies

21 February 2025

Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) lose approximately $1bn every year due to theft, transmission losses and operational inefficiencies

Laos, Vietnam boost clean energy ties with 1,200 MW wind power deal

21 February 2025

Laos and Vietnam have signed an agreement to develop a 1,200-megawatt wind power project in Laos’ Savannakhet province, marking a step forward in regional energy cooperation, officials said.

Vietnam to delay offshore wind power development until after 2030—Ministry

21 February 2025

Vietnam plans to postpone the development of offshore wind power until after 2030, shifting its focus to onshore and near-shore projects, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said on February 19.

India’s Thermax eyes $100mn investment in Indonesia’s green industry

21 February 2025

Indian energy manufacturer Thermax is considering expanding its investment in Indonesia up to $100mn (IDR1.6 trillion) to develop green industries, particularly in air pollution control and bioethanol production

New Delhi mandates energy storage in solar tenders to enhance grid stability

21 February 2025

The Indian government has advised renewable energy implementing agencies and state utilities to incorporate a minimum of two-hour co-located energy storage systems, equivalent to 10% of the installed solar project capacity, in future solar tenders

Chinese Mingyang Smart Energy pens clean energy cooperation pact with Pakistan’s Sindh

20 February 2025

China’s Mingyang Smart Energy Group and the Energy Department of Sindh, Pakistan signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing earlier this month to enhance clean energy collaboration

Indonesian coal-fired power plan risks undermining climate commitments

20 February 2025

According to a report released February 20, Indonesia’s plan to expand coal-fired power plants dedicated to industrial use threatens its pledge to cut carbon emissions by 2030 and phase out coal by 2040

India and Argentina expand lithium mining partnership with MoU

20 February 2025

India is securing its lithium supply via a new agreement with Argentina

Anvil Cables, Wirepas to implement cloud-based electricity prepayment solution in India

20 February 2025

Indian manufacturer of wires and cables Anvil Cables and Finland’s Wirepas, a provider IoT connectivity solutions, have partnered to implement a cloud-based electricity prepayment solution for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Wirepas said

Woodside negotiating with potential partners for equity stake in Louisiana LNG

19 February 2025

Australia’s Woodside Energy is in the midst of talks with a handful of potential purchasers of equity stakes in its Louisiana LNG project.

China to sink ultra-deep onshore wells in search of energy security

19 February 2025

China has embarked on a new ultra-deep drilling initiative in the Taklimakan Desert. In doing so, it is hoped that extensive infrastructure can be put in place to help tap into and retrieve oil and gas reserves located roughly 8,000 metres down.

NTPC plans $62bn investment to build 30GW nuclear power capacity in India

19 February 2025

Indian government-owned power firm NTPC is looking to invest about $62bn to build 30GW of nuclear power capacity over the next two decades, three times more than expected

Japan revisits nuclear power as UN watchdog chief inspects Fukushima

19 February 2025

The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, visited Japan’s Fukushima plant on February 19, coinciding with Tokyo’s decision to reintroduce nuclear energy to meet rising demand driven by artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries

Indian LNG imports up 7.6% in January

19 February 2025

India’s liquefied natural gas imports rose to 3.05bn cubic metres (bcm) in January, marking a 7.6% increase year-on-year (y/y), according to provisional data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’ Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell

Thai energy regulator seeks lower renewable power prices to cut electricity bills

19 February 2025

Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is urging the government to negotiate lower prices for renewable electricity purchases to ease the financial burden on businesses and households, a commissioner said on February 18.

India's competition watchdog clears major stake sale and merger

19 February 2025

India's Competition Commission has given the green light to NS Blackwater Pty Ltd and JFE Steel Australia BW Pty Ltd to acquire stakes in the Blackwater coal mine in Queensland, Australia.

Singapore explores nuclear power as part of clean energy strategy

19 February 2025

Singapore will assess the feasibility of nuclear power deployment and invest in building capabilities in the sector, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on February 18.

Shell caught in legal battle over Sarawak gas supply dispute

19 February 2025

Shell Malaysia, a fixture in Sarawak for 115 years, is entangled in a dispute between Petronas and state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) over control of gas distribution in the state

Indonesia eyes 50% palm oil blend for biodiesel by 2026

19 February 2025

Indonesia is exploring the introduction of a biodiesel blend containing 50% palm oil (B50) by 2026, alongside plans for a 3% palm-based jet fuel blend next year

INPEX plans 2027 FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project, expansion of Ichthys

18 February 2025

Japan’s INPEX announced last week that it is preparing to take a final investment decision on the Abadi LNG project offshore Indonesia by 2027. The company is also planning to expand its Ichthys LNG project offshore Australia.

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