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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

Indonesia’s green growth plan faces pushback amid environmental concerns

30 July 2025

Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs defended its “Asta Cita” framework as a model of balanced development during the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2025, with Deputy Minister Elen Setiadi asserting that industrial growth and environment

SAEL commissions 50-MW solar plant in India's Maharashtra state

30 July 2025

SAEL Solar RE Power Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAEL Industries Ltd., has commissioned a 50-MW (AC) solar power plant in Beed district, Maharashtra.

Fukushima nuclear plant faces fresh delay in debris removal

30 July 2025

The operator of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility has announced that large-scale removal of melted fuel debris will be pushed back until at least 2037.

Global push for small modular reactors accelerates amid surging energy demands

30 July 2025

Industry advocates see the current wave of SMR development as different from past efforts that failed to take off.

Vietnam strengthens nuclear safety and security culture ahead of first power plant

29 July 2025

Vietnam is taking careful yet determined steps to develop a robust culture of nuclear safety and security, with the goal of bringing its first nuclear power plant online by 2030.

Malaysian company Yinson secures $600mn FSO contract for Vietnam’s Block B gas project

29 July 2025

Yinson Holdings Bhd has landed a $600mn (MYR2.5bn) contract for the lease and operation of a new floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel for Vietnam’s Block B gas field

Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel ambitions in doubt amid supply and sustainability concerns

29 July 2025

Indonesia’s plan to launch a 50% palm oil-based biodiesel blend (B50) in 2026 is now facing serious uncertainty due to concerns over feedstock supply and production infrastructure

Japan targets domestic breakthrough in advanced solar cell production

29 July 2025

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is set to back large-scale local production of next-generation solar technology, focusing on perovskite-based cells.

Tata Power acquires 40% stake in Bhutan’s Khorlochhu Hydro Power project

29 July 2025

Tata Power has announced the completion of the first tranche of its strategic investment in Khorlochhu Hydro Power Limited (KHPL), acquiring a 40% equity stake in the Bhutan-based hydropower company.

COMMENT: China’s mega-dam won’t power the economy

28 July 2025

China has started work to build the world’s biggest hydroelectric dam in Tibet as part of its drive switch its power generation to renewables, but analysts say the plan won’t make a big difference.

Korean fund DS Private Equity poised to join Romania’s SMR nuclear project as partner

28 July 2025

Korean investment fund DS Private Equity is expected to join Romania’s small modular reactor (SMR) project at Doicești as an equal partner, taking a 33% stake in the project company RoPower Nuclear.

Energy under siege: How conflict between Thailand and Cambodia threatens regional power security

28 July 2025

Though the border clashes began as a political and territorial confrontation, their ripple effects could severely disrupt energy production, especially in areas near the conflict zone where solar installations lie exposed.

Indonesia secures $1.3bn in green energy investment under JETP

28 July 2025

Indonesia has secured $1.3bn (IDR21.2 trillion) in renewable energy funding through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), with an additional $6bn (IDR97.7 trillion) currently in the pipeline, signalling growing momentum

Chinese group eyes investment in Pakistan’s ICT and energy sectors

28 July 2025

The three-member delegation was led by Lu Jie, Founder and Chairman of the GuoDong Group, and met with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on July 27.

Pakistan LNG deal: masterstroke or financial folly?

28 July 2025

The 15-year LNG deal, once described as a cornerstone of energy security, has turned into what many analysts now view as a burdensome and inflexible arrangement.

OQ Trading secures short-term LNG deal with Bangladesh

28 July 2025

The new deal signals a significant shift in Bangladesh’s strategy for securing LNG, moving away from overreliance on the often-volatile spot market and towards more stable, structured supply arrangements.

NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with India's Bihar state for renewable and battery storage projects

28 July 2025

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) to jointly set up renewable energy and battery energy storage in Bihar.

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