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Myanmar, Laos study Mekong's largest downstream dam

23 July 2026

Myanmar and Laos have launched a feasibility study for what could become the largest hydropower project on the lower Mekong River, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation.

Thailand launches world's first sustainable 550kV grid retrofit

23 July 2026

Thailand is set to become the first country to retrofit a 550-kilovolt gas-insulated transmission line with eco-efficient technology, cutting greenhouse gas emissions while preserving existing grid infrastructure.

Vietnam's Dai Dung lands $60mn US industrial supply deal

23 July 2026

Vietnamese engineering firm Dai Dung Group has secured a contract worth more than $60mn to supply fabricated steel structures and industrial equipment for data centre and gas-fired power projects in the United States.

Delectrik wins contract for India's first 100-MWh utility-scale vanadium flow battery project

23 July 2026

Delectrik Systems has secured a contract to deploy India's first utility-scale vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) energy storage project with a capacity of 100 MWh, marking a milestone for long-duration energy storage in the country.

Sri Lanka begins feasibility study for first canal-top solar project

23 July 2026

Sri Lanka has launched a preliminary feasibility study for its first canal-top solar power project along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya, marking a step towards expanding renewable energy generation.

Pakistan shuts two fertiliser plants as Middle East tensions tighten LNG supplies

23 July 2026

Pakistan has temporarily closed two fertiliser plants as fresh US-Iran tensions disrupted liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.

Indonesian energy ministry advances 93 hydrogen projects worth $1.8bn

22 July 2026

The Indonesian government is advancing its national hydrogen roadmap, shifting away from imported fossil fuels while building localised clean energy infrastructure across remote islands.

Malaysia launches LSS6 solar tender for 2.5-GW expansion

22 July 2026

Accelerating grid decarbonisation while deploying utility-scale energy storage to meet expanding industrial power demand, Malaysia has opened its largest renewable energy procurement round to date

PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia, eFUELS SEA sign MoU on green hydrogen supply chain

22 July 2026

Indonesian and Singaporean energy firms have formed a strategic partnership, accelerating regional decarbonisation and establishing scalable distribution channels for low-carbon synthetic fuels.

Sri Lanka to raise renewable energy share beyond 70% target

22 July 2026

Sri Lanka plans to raise the contribution of renewable energy to its electricity mix beyond the current 70% target while expanding its transmission infrastructure to support higher levels of clean power integration.

India's renewable energy capacity rises nearly four-fold to 288.6 GW since 2014

22 July 2026

India's installed renewable energy capacity has nearly quadrupled since 2014, reaching 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026.

Electric trucks hold key to Thailand’s low-carbon future

21 July 2026

Electric trucks could play a pivotal role in helping Thailand remain competitive in a low-carbon global economy, but high costs and limited infrastructure continue to slow their adoption.

Petrovietnam eyes stronger Canada ties to advance energy transition

21 July 2026

Petrovietnam is looking to strengthen energy co-operation with Canada as Vietnam accelerates its transition towards cleaner and more diversified energy sources.

Reservoir Link Energy obtains 10-year energy commission licences in Malaysia

21 July 2026

Announced via a Bursa Malaysia filing, Reservoir Link Energy Bhd (KLSE:RL) has secured two 10-year approvals from the Energy Commission under the Gas Supply Act.

Coal-fired plants supply nearly 70% of India’s electricity in April–June

21 July 2026

Coal- and lignite-based power stations continued to dominate India’s electricity supply during the first quarter of FY2026-27, accounting for 69.54% of total electricity supplied between April and June 2026.

India's coal ministry commissions 72 first-mile connectivity projects

21 July 2026

India's Ministry of Coal has commissioned 72 first-mile connectivity (FMC) projects with a combined coal evacuation capacity of about 589mn tonnes per annum (mtpa), as part of a broader plan to implement 139 FMC projects.

Indonesia invites Chinese investment for 100 GW solar power expansion programme

21 July 2026

Indonesia is seeking Chinese investment to support its ambitious plan to develop 100 GW of solar power capacity, as the government looks to mobilise private capital for its clean energy transition and expand bilateral cooperation in renewable energy.

Vietnam businesses struggle to prepare for mandatory emissions reporting

20 July 2026

Vietnamese businesses are facing growing challenges in preparing mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories as fragmented data, shortages of skilled personnel and rising compliance costs complicate efforts ahead of stricter reporting requirements.

Myanmar targets higher solar share in national electricity supply

20 July 2026

Solar power contributes just 4% of Myanmar’s electricity generation, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on hydropower and natural gas despite efforts to expand renewable energy.

Vietnam faces nuclear skills shortage as energy plans advance

20 July 2026

Vietnam will need tens of thousands of skilled workers over the next decade to support its expanding atomic energy programme, with nearly 4,000 personnel required to operate its first two planned nuclear power plants alone.

US opens probe into Ethiopian solar imports over alleged China tariff circumvention

20 July 2026

The US Department of Commerce has opened a countrywide investigation into whether Ethiopian solar cells and modules made with Chinese components are circumventing US antidumping and countervailing duties.

Indian firms Serentica Renewables, DCM Shriram ink 58 MW round-the-clock renewable power deal

20 July 2026

Serentica Renewables, through its special purpose vehicle Serentica Renewables India 38, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with DCM Shriram Ltd's chemicals business to supply 58 MW of round-the-clock renewable power.

India adds over 30 GW of renewable energy capacity in H1 2026

20 July 2026

India installed 30.6 GW of renewable energy capacity during the first six months of 2026, marking a 25% increase from the corresponding period last year, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said.

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