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VTTI plans investment in Asian LNG terminals

Bloomberg reported last week that VTTI BV CEO Guy Moeyens said there was a huge scope for new terminals in Asia. “There is a lot of potential in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Philippines,” he said.

Santos signs mid-term LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies Gas & Power Asia

Australian energy giant Santos has come to an agreement with supermajor TotalEnergies on a mid-term LNG supply deal.

Adani Total Gas launches green hydrogen in natural gas blending project in India

Adani Total Gas announced the commissioning of its hydrogen blending system at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on October 4.

Nepal to supply power to Bangladesh via India

India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have signed a trilateral agreement to export 40 MW of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh via India’s power grid.

GAIL, AM Green to develop green energy projects in India

Indian gas company GAIL (India) Limited and Hyderabad-based energy transition solutions provider AM Green (AMG) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop sustainable energy solutions in India, the companies announced on October 4.

Singapore eyes role in global nuclear fusion push

As Singaporean firms explore solutions to key challenges in nuclear fusion, Britain is seeking research and commercial partnerships with local organisations to bolster its own fusion energy initiatives

Pakistan to set up 1.2-GW solar power plant

The government of Pakistan has decided to set up a 1.2-GW solar power plant in the public sector as part of efforts to boost the share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix.

Japanese firms call for methane abatement in LNG supply chain

A group of 22 utilities and trading houses in Japan have joined an alliance aiming to leverage their buying power and put pressure on LNG suppliers to reduce methane emissions in their supply chains.

Indian PM Modi inaugurates compressed biogas plant in Jharkhand

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2 inaugurated GAIL (India) Limited's compressed biogas (CBG) plant in Ranchi, the capital of the state of Jharkhand.

Coal output from captive and commercial coal blocks in India up 32% in September

Coal production from captive and commercial coal blocks in India during the first half of FY2024-25 (April-September) stood at 79.72mn tonnes, up 32% year-over-year (y/y), the Ministry of Coal reported on October 3.

Reliance Group to develop hydro, solar power projects in Bhutan

Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Group has signed a deal with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI), the commercial and investment arm of the Bhutanese government, to develop solar and hydroelectric projects in Bhutan, the company announced this week.

Kundan Green Energy starts hydropower plant in India's Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi-based Kundan Green Energy on October 3 announced the start of commercial operations at its hydropower plant at Luni in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Vietnam seeks to complete transmission line for electricity imports from Laos

Vietnam is intensifying efforts to complete the 220kV Nam Sum-NNong Cong transmission line project by October to facilitate electricity imports from Laos and meet rising demand in northern provinces

Bến Tre province aims to boost renewable energy development

Developing wind power projects will be a key driver for Bến Tre Province's socioeconomic development, according to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình

Taiwan’s industrial electricity rates set to soar amid financial turmoil

Beginning October 16, industrial electricity rates in Taiwan will rise by an average of 12.5%, following significant financial losses at the state-run Taiwan Power Company (Taipower).

Patrizia and Mitsui make solar waves in the Philippines

Investment management firm Patrizia, in collaboration with Mitsui & Co, is making a significant entrance into the Philippine solar photovoltaic (PV) market through binding agreements to acquire a stake in BEI

Pakistan's petroleum products offtake jumps 20% in September

Sales of total petroleum products in Pakistan reached 1.27mn tonnes in September, marking a 20% year-on-year (y/y) increase.

Indian coal production up 2.5% in September

Indian coal production during the month of September was 68.94mn tonnes, up 2.5% from September 2023 output of 67.26mn tonnes, the country’s Ministry of Coal said this week.

South Korea's nuclear dilemma: energy crisis looms amid shutdowns

As South Korea grapples with the implications of a phased nuclear power reduction, concerns over future energy security are intensifying.

Japan’s new prime minister vows to ramp up renewable energy production

Japan will increase its renewable energy production as much as possible, the country’s newly appointed Industry Minister, Yoji Muto, declared on October 2.

SEG Solar breaks ground on Indonesia’s biggest photovoltaic industrial park

US photovoltaic module manufacturer SEG Solar began construction of its integrated photovoltaic industrial park in Batang, Indonesia.

AsiaElec: Biomass or bust: the controversial rise of woody energy in Asia

Biomass or bust: the controversial rise of woody energy in Asia

In the past decade, Japan and South Korea have significantly expanded their reliance on woody biomass for energy, with projections indicating that Japan's capacity will reach 3.8 GW and South Korea’s 1.46 GW by 2026.

Australia places faith in gas and CCS

The Future Gas Strategy is pragmatic, recognising that role that natural gas will play throughout the energy transition, and stressing the need for carbon capture and storage (CCS) to abate its emissions.

OPAL research reactor in Australia restarts after major upgrade

Australia’s only nuclear reactor, the OPAL multi-purpose research reactor, has officially resumed operations after a planned shutdown lasting several months, during which essential maintenance and upgrades were undertaken.