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Chinese firms dominate solar PV module manufacturer rankings, says Wood Mackenzie

Nine out of the top 12 manufacturers in Wood Mackenzie’s new global solar PV module manufacturer rankings are Chinese, according to a new report.

Indian government to auction 62 blocks for commercial coal mining

The Indian government is set to initiate the tenth round of commercial coal block auctions, as announced by the country's Union Coal Ministry on June 14 2024.

India’s coal imports surge 13.2% in April 2024

India's coal imports surged 13.2% in April 2024, reaching 26.10mn tonnes, a significant rise from the 23.05mn tonnes recorded in the same month in 2023

JERA selected for NEDO project to advance hydrogen in Thailand

Japanese energy company JERA has been awarded a grant from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to explore hydrogen and ammonia utilisation in Thailand

Taiwan's power supply should meeting demand: Minister

Taiwan's Economic Minister J.W. Kuo assured the nation’s Legislature on June 12 that Taiwan's power supply is sufficient to meet demand, addressing concerns raised by foreign media

India seeks to reduce imports, increase composition of domestic coal in energy mix

India is set to significantly reduce coal imports while boosting domestic production, as stated by India’s Federal Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy

State-owned electricity company PLN secures $581.5mn loan for electrification and energy transition

Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PT PLN has obtained a $581.5mn lending facility from a consortium comprising the World Bank, Canada Clean Energy & Forest Climate Facility, and Clean Technology Fund

State-owned electricity company PLN announces construction of new wind power plants to boost renewable energy capacity

Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, has unveiled plans to construct three new wind power plants by 2027, adding a total capacity of 152 MW to the country's renewable energy portfolio

Thailand charts greener energy course in revised power plan

Thailand's energy landscape is poised for a significant transformation with the unveiling of a revised Power Development Plan and Natural Gas Management Plan by the Energy Policy and Planning Office

Vietnam's coal conundrum: balancing power needs with climate goals

Vietnam faces a complex energy challenge as it strives to avoid last year's crippling power outages while also fulfilling its climate commitments

Indian energy firms to export RLNG to Bangladesh

Two Indian energy firms are preparing to export regasified liquefied natural gas to Bangladesh through two pipelines stretching 265 kilometres

Indonesian region Trenggalek explores carbon trading to boost local revenue

The Trenggalek Regency Administration in East Java is adopting carbon trading as a new fiscal scheme to boost local revenue, aligning with the national goal of achieving net zero carbon by 2060

Sweltering heat fuels surge in India's gas-fired power usage

India is witnessing a surge in gas-fired power generation. As a result, and according to industry officials and experts, imports of LNG are projected to rise sharply over the next two years.

AsiaElec: Sweltering heat fuels surge in India's gas-fired power usage

Global investment twice as much in renewables as fossil fuels, says IEA

Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure is on track to hit $2 trillion in 2024 even as higher financing costs hinder new projects, notably in emerging and developing economies, said a new report by the IEA.

Octopus Australia to develop 1 GW of wind

Octopus Australia is pleased to announce the successful purchase of an additional 28,000 hectares of land near Deniliquin, New South Wales in Australia. This is for the development of the new 1 GW Merino wind farm.

The climate case for US LNG

The research may provide a compelling reason for the US pause on LNG approvals to be lifted.

US ITC backs tariffs on SE Asian PV cells

The US International Trade Commission has upheld the probes into whether imports of solar products from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam undermine US manufacturing.

Russia greenlights Myanmar nuclear plant deal, raising concerns

Russia has authorised a plan to construct a low-power nuclear facility in Myanmar

India’s ONGC seeks international partner to boost output from ageing Mumbai high field

India's state owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is looking to collaborate with an international oil major to rejuvenate its flagship Mumbai High field, which has seen a decline in production after nearly fifty years of operation

President Jokowi urges PLN to harness green energy for investment opportunities

President Joko Widodo has urged Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, PT PLN, to capitalise on investment opportunities by managing the country's abundant green energy resources

Malaysian Sime Darby Plantation embarks on sustainable revenue initiative with Kerian Green Industrial Park

Sime Darby Plantation Berhad is set to leverage its extensive land holdings in Malaysia by participating in the development of the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park in Perak

Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force, ESDM, and ENI Indonesia to launch $70mn 3D seismic survey

The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and ENI Indonesia, is set to conduct a $70mn 3D seismic survey

Majority of Australians support use of nuclear power, finds poll

Australian public opinion on nuclear power has significantly shifted, with 61% of respondents now supporting its use for electricity generation

Indian regulator seeks to oversee expansion of country’s LNG terminals

India's Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has proposed new regulations requiring companies to obtain approval before setting up or expanding liquefied natural gas terminals.