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Energo: Global electricity demand is surging faster than expected, warns IEA

DH Ceylon Energy to develop 110-MW solar power project in Sri Lanka

DH Ceylon Energy, the subsidiary of Ceylon Energy and DH Energy (SG) Pte. Ltd Singapore, has signed a 110-MW solar power project in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Energy said last week.

Japan’s KEPCO to bring down the curtain on two oil-fired units by mid-2025

Kansai Electric Power (KEPCO), a Japanese utility firm, has announced plans to decommission its ageing oil-fired No.1 and No.2 units at the Ako Power Complex.

Vietnam to revisit nuclear power plans amid energy security concerns

Vietnam will amend its national power development plan to include nuclear energy and hydrogen as potential options, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien announced on October 21

Gensol Engineering, Matrix Gas & Renewables to develop India's first green steel facility

Gensol Engineering, a renewable energy EPC company, has partnered with Matrix Gas & Renewables to establish India’s first and largest green steel production facility, the company announced on October 21

IREDA talks about role of renewable energy in India’s journey towards net-zero power sector

Pradip Kumar Das, chairman and managing director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), on October 21 talked about the critical role of renewable energy in India’s journey towards a net-zero power sector.

Taiwan taps into geothermal potential with first deep well drilling

Taiwan's CPC Corp. in partnership with Academia Sinica, has embarked on an ambitious project to drill the country's first deep geothermal well in Yilan County's Yuanshan Township.

Oil, gas production in Pakistan down in 1Q 2024

Oil and gas production in Pakistan recorded a significant decline in the first quarter of the fiscal year, with oil production dropping by 8%, and gas production faring only slightly better - down by 7%

United Tractors buys geothermal firm to expands into renewable energy and mining

United Tractors (UNTR), a subsidiary of Astra International (ASII), has completed its $80.58mn (approximately IDR1.25 trillion) acquisition of Supreme Energy Rantau Dedap, a geothermal company.

India gets 44 bids under 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions

The Indian Ministry of Coal announced on October 18 that it had received 44 bids for the coal mines offered in the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions.

Philippines to cancel over 100 renewable energy contracts in efficiency drive

The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to terminate at least 105 renewable energy contracts due to failure to meet project deadlines, signalling a decisive move towards enhancing the efficiency of

World Biogas Association India Congress 2024 to be held in New Delhi

The World Biogas Association (WBA) last week said that the World Biogas Association India Congress 2024 will take place from October 23 to 24 in New Delhi.

From coal to clean: The green energy transition in SE Asia

As the world grapples with the urgent challenges posed by climate change, the shift to clean energy is no longer a luxury-it is a necessity. Southeast Asia, with its vibrant cultures and rapidly growing economies, is stepping up to this challenge.

Cambodia doubles down on power infrastructure development

Indonesia’s Elnusa drives geothermal innovation

PT Elnusa Tbk (ELSA), through its subsidiary PT Sigma Cipta Utama (SCU), is advancing the development of renewable energy by introducing Geoflowtest technology in collaboration with Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) at the Karaha and Ulubelu areas.

Singapore's Sembcorp bags 150-MW wind-solar hybrid power project in India

Sembcorp Industries, through its wholly-owned renewables subsidiary, Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited, has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for a 150-MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid power project in India.

India’s crude oil imports from Russia up 11.7% in September

India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged 11.7% to approximately 1.9mn barrels per day (bpd) in September.

Japan diversifies LNG supply

As Japan faces an impending supply glut, the nation is strategically exploring alternative liquefied natural gas (LNG) sources in Africa while consolidating its traditional supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region

Taiwan to pioneer geothermal and hydropower for a sustainable future

Taiwan is gearing up for its "second energy transition," with a renewed focus on geothermal energy and small hydropower as key components in achieving its ambitious net-zero target by 2050.

AsiaElec: Taiwan's green energy ambitions: power plant plans in the Philippines

Taiwan's green energy ambitions: power plant plans in the Philippines

Taiwan is setting its sights on a new green energy initiative, with Economic Minister JW Kuo announcing plans for a power plant in the Philippines aimed at rejuvenating the island's renewable energy sector.

EEX, IGX and GIZ to jointly develop hydrogen trading market in India

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) and the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), in collaboration with the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), will jointly promote the development of the hydrogen trading market in India.

Bhutan, Nepal seek Indian investment in hydropower

Nepal and Bhutan are seeking Indian investment to develop their hydropower sectors, with plans to export surplus electricity to India.

India unveils national electricity plan

The National Electricity Plan (Transmission) was a key focus of the two-day brainstorming session on the Indian Power Sector Scenario 2047, addressed by Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar.

Indian LNG imports jump 12.4% in September

India's LNG imports in September came in at 2.9bn cubic metres, up 12.4% year-on-year (y/y), according to provisional data released on October 16 by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.