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Yuchengco Group expands renewable energy with Isabela, Philippines solar farm

20 March 2025

PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC), a subsidiary of the Yuchengco Group, is making progress on its P1.9bn solar farm in San Pablo, Isabela.

Nuclear power seen as solution to Thailand's rising energy needs

20 March 2025

Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) has identified small modular reactors (SMRs) as a critical component in meeting the country's surging demand for clean energy over the next decade.

North India’s first nuclear project to come up in Gorakhpur in Haryana

20 March 2025

North India’s first nuclear project is set to be established in Gorakhpur, a small town in Haryana, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced on March 19.

Green hydrogen plant at India's Kandla to be ready in July 2025

20 March 2025

The green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla will be operational by July 2025, producing 18 kg of hydrogen per hour, making it India's first port-based plant using indigenous electrolysers, the government of India said

Delhi peak summer power demand may hit record this year

19 March 2025

Delhi’s peak summer power demand is projected to cross 9 GW

Japan’s Hamaoka reactor 2 begins decommissioning

19 March 2025

Chubu Electric Power Company has commenced the dismantling of Unit 2 at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, beginning with the removal of the pressure vessel’s upper lid.

Thailand’s BG Energy Solutions acquires K-One Energy 2 to expand renewable portfolio

19 March 2025

BG Energy Solutions (BGE), a unit of Bangkok Glass Group, has acquired K-One Energy 2, a subsidiary of Kemrex under the Sutee Group, in a move to expand its renewable energy investments, the company said on March 18.

Prices of solar panels in Pakistan see sharp drop

19 March 2025

Prices of solar panels in Pakistan have dropped sharply following recent amendments to the net metering policy

EIB, Cambodia’s energy ministry discuss sustainable energy plans

19 March 2025

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will collaborate with Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy to support the country’s sustainable energy growth initiatives, the ministry said on March 18.

India API company Supriya Lifescience inaugurates 5-MWp solar power project at Maharashtra unit

19 March 2025

Indian active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturer Supriya Lifescience has inaugurated a 5-MWp solar power facility in Nanded district, Maharashtra, the company said in a press release.

ACEN powers up Philippines with PHP660mn renewable energy investment

19 March 2025

ACEN Corporation is reinforcing its investment portfolio by acquiring 660,000 common shares and 5.94 million redeemable preferred shares in Buendia Christiana Holdings Corporation (BCHC) for a total of PHP660mn.

Indonesia targets waste-to-energy expansion in 30 cities by 2029

19 March 2025

Indonesia aims to develop waste-to-energy facilities in 30 major cities by 2029, targeting the generation of 20 megawatts (MW) of electricity per city, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung announced

Japan’s Inpex announces plans for a third train at the Ichthys LNG project

19 March 2025

Japanese energy giant Inpex has announced plans to expand its Ichthys LNG project in Australia with the addition of a third liquefaction train.

Indonesia to increase palm oil export levy to fund biodiesel expansion

19 March 2025

Indonesia is set to raise its export levy on palm oil, adjusting the rate to between 4.5% and 10% of the crude palm oil reference price, up from the current 3% to 7.5% to support the country’s mandates expansion of biodiesel usage,

Solarvest secures $90.2mn contract for Malaysia’s largest solar project

19 March 2025

Solarvest Holdings Bhd has clinched a MYR401mn ($90.2mn) engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contract for Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) 500MW solar farm in Bukit Selembau, Kedah

Vietnam agrees energy deals with the US

18 March 2025

Vietnam has stepped up efforts to strengthen its economic ties with the United States, announcing provisional agreements for imports of US energy products and a potential reduction in duties on a wide range of American goods.

Schneider Electric teams up with India's Bihar state to modernise power infrastructure

18 March 2025

Energy automation firm Schneider Electric has partnered with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (SBPDCL) to modernise and enhance the state’s power distribution network, the company said in a press release.

Indonesia sets 2027 target for carbon trading across nine industries

18 March 2025

Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry has outlined plans to integrate nine key industrial sub-sectors into carbon trading by 2027

Solar-powered electric boats to begin service on Singapore river by April

18 March 2025

Solar-powered electric boats will soon navigate the Singapore River, with the first two of 10 vessels set to enter service by April 2025

Indian coal production hits record in FY2023-24

18 March 2025

Indian coal production in FY2023-24 was highest ever at 997.826mn tonnes, up 11.71% compared to the previous year, Union Minister of coal and mines G. Kishan Reddy said in the Indian parliament on March 17.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India connects Unit-7 of Rajasthan Atomic Power Project to the grid

18 March 2025

Indian state-owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has connected the Unit-7 of Rajasthan Atomic Power Project to the Indian grid, the company said on March 17 in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Japanese company Tepco plans to restart Niigata reactor in 2025

18 March 2025

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco) has announced plans to resume operations at a reactor in the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant in Niigata Prefecture during the 2025 fiscal year, which begins next month.

India's LNG imports up 7.3% in February

18 March 2025

India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose 3.08bn cubic metres (bcm) in February, up 7.3% year-on-year (y/y), according to provisional data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’ Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).

FSK L&S secures South Korea logistics contract for Ford-SK battery plants in the US

18 March 2025

FSK L&S, the logistics arm of SK Square, has announced a new contract to manage fulfillment centres for three US-based battery production facilities operated by BlueOvalSK, a joint venture between SK On and Ford Motor Company.

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