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Singapore’s Destiny Energy to invest $210mn in green ammonia facilities in Egypt

Singapore-based Destiny Energy will invest $210mn to establish green ammonia production facilities in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).

NexGen commits $2.5bn to major wind initiatives across the Philippines

NexGen Energy Corporation (XG.PS) has allocated approximately $2.5bn (equivalent to roughly PHP146.5bn) to fund the construction of three significant onshore wind farms across the Philippines.

China’s shift from nickel batteries risks Indonesia’s EV metal bet

China funded and constructed much of Indonesia’s nickel supply chain, enabling the country to become the largest global producer within roughly ten years

Nepal advances hydropower financing plan

Nepal’s macro planners are seeking deeper domestic and diaspora funding for large energy schemes as the country pushes hydropower to narrow structural deficits and bolster future export capacity.

Coal India output slips 3.7% in April–November

Linde LienHwa — a hydrogen pioneer in Taiwan’s energy transition

Linde LienHwa, long established as Taiwan’s leading industrial-gases supplier, is rapidly repositioning itself as a key enabler of the island’s clean-energy transition.

Cambodia, Laos advance cross-border power plans

Laos and Cambodia have agreed to further deepen cooperation in the energy sector following a series of senior-level discussions in Vientiane.

Japan doubles down on Russian energy supplies despite sanctions pressure

Japan has reaffirmed its intention to continue imports of Russian oil and gas, even as Western nations push Moscow further into economic isolation.

India secures ADB funding for multiple development projects

India signed multiple financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank(ADB), securing more than $800mn in loans and a $1mn technical assistance grant to support large-scale infrastructure and skills initiatives across India

Singapore launches global training grid for cleaner maritime fuels

Singapore will roll out an international network of shared training centres to prepare marine professionals for operating vessels powered by methanol and ammonia

Modi says nuclear sector next for private participation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is now preparing to open the nuclear sector to private participation, marking what he called the next major step in the country’s deep-tech reforms.

Philippines ERC gives final nod to Prime Solar's grid connection

The national energy regulator in the Philippines has granted Prime Solar Solutions Corp. permission to integrate its new solar energy generation facility into the regional grid.

Myanmar inspects key LNG-to-power sites in Yangon as trial operations advance

Myanmar’s Union Minister for Electric Power, U Nyan Tun, carried out an inspection of key LNG-to-power projects in Yangon Region on November 29

Chinese carmaker strengthens EV presence in Thailand

Changan Automobile has presented its latest range of new energy vehicles at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025, displaying models from its Avatr and Changan Deepal brands

Japanese court dismisses bid to halt operations at two reactors

A regional court in Japan has refused attempts by local residents to halt operations at several nuclear reactors operated by Kansai Electric Power.

Hokkaido governor signals backing for Tomari reactor restart

Hokkaido’s governor, Suzuki Naomichi, has indicated that he is prepared to endorse the restart of a reactor at the Tomari nuclear power station, marking a significant step in Japan’s gradual return to nuclear generation.

Taiwan edges towards much needed nuclear restart

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has endorsed Taipower’s technical review of three decommissioned nuclear power stations, paving the way for possible restarts at two mothballed nuclear sites.

Pakistani power sourced at higher than expected rate in October

Pakistan’s power authorities have acknowledged that furnace oil-fired plants were operated in October at a fuel cost of PKR33 ($0.11) per unit, significantly higher than the PKR21 per unit cost of underused liquefied natural gas capacity.

Singapore tests virtual power plant in push for smarter grid

Singapore is advancing its ambitions for a more flexible and resilient power system through a new collaboration between SP Group and energy-technology firm Univers.

Johor moves ahead with ambitious cross-border green power corridor

Malaysia’s plans to position Johor as a regional clean-energy hub have gained momentum with a large-scale collaboration involving the World Bank, Permodalan Darul Ta’zim and Ditrolic Energy.

India's Serentica sets out multi-billion-dollar plan for rapid clean energy expansion

Serentica Renewables is preparing a substantial fundraising effort as it seeks to scale its clean power portfolio to 17GW by the end of the decade.

Bisleri strikes long-term deal to source solar power for Uttar Pradesh plant

Sunsure Energy has entered into a long-term arrangement to supply renewable electricity to Bisleri International’s major bottling facility in Sahibabad, marking another step in the shift towards cleaner industrial power use in northern India.

Thai renewable firm posts $81mn in revenue from Vietnamese operations

Super Energy Corporation (SUPER), a leading Thai renewable energy company, reported revenue of around THB2.62bn ($81mn) from its operations in Vietnam during January–September 2025

GreenYellow signs 15-year hybrid solar deal with Thai retailer

GreenYellow has entered a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Thai retailer Dohome to install a hybrid solar and battery storage system at 15 of the retailer’s stores

Sri Lanka posts fastest emissions growth in South Asia despite having region’s cleanest economic footprint

Sri Lanka continues to hold South Asia’s lowest carbon intensity, yet its greenhouse gas emissions grew more sharply than those of its major neighbours in 2024