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Sungrow wins 1 GWh battery deal from Bulgaria’s Sunterra RE

5 August 2025

The additional capacity will more than triple Sunterra’s current 300 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage.

India’s Hindustan Petroleum inks 10-year LNG deal with ADNOC Gas

4 August 2025

India’s state-run Hindustan Petroleum has agreed to a 10-year heads of agreement deal with the United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC Gas for the sale and delivery of 500,000 tonnes of LNG.

Inpex begins front-end engineering on Indonesia’s Abadi LNG project

4 August 2025

Japan’s Inpex has begun front-end engineering and design work on the Abadi LNG project off the coast of Indonesia.

Indonesia’s energy sector contributes $25bn annually despite revenues drop

4 August 2025

Indonesia’s energy sector generates approximately IDR400 trillion ($25bn) in annual state revenues through a mix of taxes, non-tax revenues, and other contributions, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)

Japan’s TOCOM to launch Chubu power futures in 2026 amid rising regional demand

4 August 2025

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) plans to launch Chubu TSO area power futures in the spring of 2026, the exchange announced on July 29.

Stranded renewable projects in India exceed 50 GW amid delays

4 August 2025

India's stranded renewable energy capacity — projects awarded but not yet operational — has more than doubled in nine months, driven by transmission infrastructure delays and regulatory bottlenecks

Philippines approves 17 renewable energy projects for national grid study

4 August 2025

The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has granted approval for 17 renewable energy initiatives to proceed with a system impact study (SIS) in collaboration with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.

Thailand leads ASEAN in electric vehicle registrations as investment surpasses $4bn

3 August 2025

Thailand’s electric vehicle sector is experiencing rapid growth, with registrations rising by 52% year-on-year in the first half of 2025.

China launches first interprovincial green hydrogen pipeline from Inner Mongolia to Beijing

1 August 2025

Despite its promise, the project’s success may ultimately rest on market uptake. If industrial demand for hydrogen fails to keep pace with supply - or if pricing frameworks are not supportive - the pipeline could struggle.

Romania’s Visual Fan partners with China’s Trina on 65 MWh energy storage project

1 August 2025

Romanian technology group Visual Fan (BVB: ALW) announced a partnership with Trina Storage, the energy storage arm of Chinese solar giant Trina Solar, to develop a 65 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).

Meralco revises energy sales outlook for 2025 amid market hurdles

1 August 2025

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has scaled down its projected energy sales growth for 2025, adjusting expectations to a more modest one to 2% increase, down from the earlier estimate of four to 4.5%.

India’s first private heavy water upgrade test facility commissioned by TEMA India

1 August 2025

India’s first privately operated test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water was inaugurated on July 26, marking a significant development in the country’s nuclear infrastructure, the Government of India said in a press release

South Korean-designed SMRs to be assessed for Norwegian nuclear project

31 July 2025

Trondheimsleia Kjernekraft and KHNP will study the potential for a power plant with Korean i-SMR reactors in Aure and Heim, assessing technical, environmental and regulatory factors.

Indonesia’s Danantara eyes geothermal partnership with Mitsubishi in green energy push

31 July 2025

Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, BPI Danantara, is in talks with Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation to explore joint investments in renewable energy, with a strong focus on geothermal development

Hydroleap secures $4.75mn to expand eco-friendly water tech across Asia’s hyperscale data centres

31 July 2025

Singapore-based water tech company Hydroleap has raised an additional $4.75mn in fresh funding, boosting its total capital to nearly $12mn

Indonesia advances geothermal energy with drilling set to begin at Ulubelu site

31 July 2025

Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO), a state-owned company listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange, is preparing to commence drilling operations at the Ulubelu geothermal project in Gunung Tiga, Lampung.

Papua New Guinea steps up renewable energy drive with global support

31 July 2025

Currently, only around 13% of Papua New Guinea’s population has reliable access to electricity, with the majority of rural communities dependent on diesel generators or without power altogether.

Japan's Tomari 3 nuclear reactor clears safety review, moves closer to restart

31 July 2025

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has confirmed that Unit 3 at the Tomari nuclear power station in Hokkaido meets the country’s revised safety standards, marking a significant step toward resuming operations.

Hanwha Ocean secures $254mn order for two fuel-efficient VLCCs from Oceania client

31 July 2025

The vessels will incorporate Hanwha Ocean’s advanced in-house technology aimed at minimising fuel consumption.

Indonesia launches Net-Zero Summit to reinforce climate leadership amid global uncertainty

30 July 2025

The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) has officially kicked off the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit (INZS) 2025, calling for bold climate action as the nation navigates global geopolitical friction, economic headwinds and rising disinformation

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