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PLN EPI explores coal blending facility to ensure reliable power supply

PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia has conducted a study on the development of a Coal Blending Facility as an alternative solution to address the declining coal reserves

NPS launches Thailand's largest floating solar farm, accelerating clean energy adoption for industrial growth in Prachinburi

National Power Supply Public Company Limited, a leading electricity and water provider, has commenced the commercial operation date for the first phase of Thailand's largest floating solar farm

Indonesian coal public company Adaro Energy explores non-coal business expansion in country's new capital

PT Adaro Energy Indonesia is leveraging its business pillar, Adaro Land, to diversify its operations beyond the coal sector in the Nusantara Capital City.

BP seeks renewable energy partnerships

BP is actively looking for partners for offshore wind ventures in Japan and exploring potential investments in hydrogen technology firms.

Octopus Energy launches offshore wind fund with Tokyo Gas

Octopus Energy’s renewables investing arm has launched a dedicated fund with Japan's Tokyo Gas to invest GBP3bn ($3.7bn) in offshore wind projects by 2030.

The Philippines eyes nuclear power at a time of heightened regional tensions

Manila Electric Company, the Philippines' largest electric distribution utility, has entered into a collaboration with Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation from the US to explore the potential deployment of micro-modular reactor energy systems.

AsiaElec: The Philippines eyes nuclear power at a time of heightened regional tensions

Taiwan commits $126mn to accelerate hydrogen power production

In a bid to advance domestic hydrogen power production, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has approved a budget of $125.6mn for a two-year project.

China’s CNNC now overseeing work at 10 new nuclear power plants

China National Nuclear Corporation has announced the start of construction of the nuclear island at unit 1 at the Xudabao nuclear power plant.

Iran ready to invest more to step up electricity supply to Pakistan

Iran is ready to invest in expanding an electricity line for transmitting power to neighbouring Pakistan, Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian said.

Expert warns against power wheeling scheme, emphasises the need for PLN control in Indonesia's power sector

Sofyano Zakaria, the Director of the Centre for Public Policy Studies, has raised concerns over the proposal to introduce the power wheeling scheme, allowing private entities to utilise PLN's electricity transmission network

Czech Sev.en Group in talks with American AES over sale of share in Vietnam coal plant

Reuters reported that AES wants to divest from its coal assets by 2025 and that it is in talks with Seven Global Investments, Sev.en’s arm for foreign acquisitions, quoting unnamed sources.

Government plans 1.4bn tonnes coal output by 2027.

The Union coal ministry unveiled plans to ramp up India's coal production to 1.404bn tonnes by 2027, with an additional target of 1.577bn tonnes by 2030

President Jokowi unveils plans for Indonesia's electric vehicle industry, targeting 600,000 electric cars by 2030

President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo has declared Indonesia's steadfast commitment to advancing the electric vehicle ecosystem, revealing plans to initiate electric car production by next year

PLN forges global collaborations for green electricity development in Indonesia

PT PLN has recently formalised a memorandum of understanding with five prominent global energy companies, marking a significant step towards the development of a green electricity ecosystem in Indonesia

Indian authorities seek Supreme Court approval to resume Adani Group coal probe

Indian investigators are pushing to reopen a probe into the Adani Group over allegations of coal import overvaluation

Indonesia elevates nuclear power development in National Energy Policy

The Indonesian government is intensifying efforts to advance nuclear power plants by integrating them into the discussions of the National Energy Policy

Indonesia advocates for investment in renewable energy at APEC 2023

Teuku Riefky, a macroeconomics and financial markets economist at the University of Indonesia, emphasises the need for Indonesia to attract investments in the energy transition sector, particularly in renewable energy

President Joko Widodo welcomes Exxon Mobil's green petrochemical refinery, CCS collaboration

President Joko Widodo welcomes Exxon Mobil's green petrochemical refinery, CCS collaboration

US and China agree to ramp up renewables

The US and China – the world’s largest emitters – have agreed to try and replace fossil fuels with renewables. Both countries will speed up the adoption of wind, solar and other clean energy through 2030.

REM: US and China agree to ramp up renewables

Suzlon Energy shares gain over 4%, hit 52-week high.

Shares of Suzlon Energy continued their upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive session, following its inclusion in the MSCI Global Standard index

China emissions to fall in 2024 because of surge in clean energy

Because of a clean-energy boom, climate emissions in China will fall in 2024 and the country could even soon be on a path to sustained declines, according to a new report.

India's ONGC says new projects to reverse declining oil outputs from matured fields

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp in India reported a decline in oil and gas output during July-September, attributed to lower volumes from matured fields and weather-related disruptions

PLN - Powerchina agree on wind energy development in Indonesia

State-owned electricity company PT PLN, through its subholding PLN Nusantara Power, has entered into a collaboration with Powerchina International Group Limited to advance wind energy development in Indonesia