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Indonesia targets first nuclear power plant launch ​

9 March 2026

Indonesia plans to commission its first nuclear power plant between 2032 and 2034, marking a major step in the country’s long-term transition toward cleaner energy sources

Asia’s energy reserves under pressure as ‘2026 energy shock’ takes hold

9 March 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has thrown a harsh spotlight on a simple but decisive question for Asian governments: how long their energy reserves can last as part of the 2026 energy shock

Asia desperate for energy as Gulf disruption spreads

8 March 2026

Across Asia, motorists are joining long lines at petrol stations as prices climb and governments across the region come to the realisation they could be left struggling to meet the energy demands of some of the world’s most populated countries.

India’s ACME executes two renewable energy PPAs

7 March 2026

India’s ACME Solar Holdings Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, ACME Greentech Seventh Private Limited, has executed two power purchase agreements with SJVN Limited for firm and dispatchable renewable energy.

Levanta Renewables snaps up majority stake in Vietnamese wind project

7 March 2026

Vietnam-based Levanta Renewables has purchased an 80% stake in an already operational 50-MW onshore wind project in Gia Lai province, south of Da Nang.

The Philippines needs more energy storage for its larger renewable projects

7 March 2026

The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced a mandate requiring all new variable renewable energy projects with a capacity of 10 MW or more to integrate energy storage systems.

Taiwan reports oil and gas reserves above minimum

6 March 2026

Taiwan holds sufficient crude oil reserves to cover more than 100 days of demand and natural gas stocks that would last for over 11 days, both exceeding the country’s mandated minimum levels, according to Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin.

India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice

6 March 2026

India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG, has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result PLL has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to.

Bangladesh scrambles for LNG supplies after QatarEnergy declares force majeure

6 March 2026

Bangladesh is facing the risk of fuel shortages within days after a disruption in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies forced authorities to urgently seek alternative cargoes in the global spot market

Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution

5 March 2026

What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy because of the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. But 8-hour batteries are key to completing the evolution.

Vietnam fuel prices jump amid Middle East conflict

5 March 2026

Vietnam has significantly increased domestic fuel prices following a sharp rise in global oil markets driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Middle East conflict disrupts fuel supplies in Myanmar

5 March 2026

Fuel shortages have triggered long queues at petrol stations across Myanmar, as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East reduce supplies.

Bhutan and Singapore launch climate projects to advance carbon market cooperation

5 March 2026

Bhutan and Singapore have launched four innovative climate projects under Article 6 cooperation to help develop Bhutan’s carbon market and advance its low-carbon development pathway

Indonesia elevates clean energy transition to a core pillar of strategic diplomacy

5 March 2026

Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally positioned the clean energy transition as a central pillar of its strategic diplomacy, signalling a shift in how the country structures international partnerships

Bangladesh says fuel reserves adequate despite Hormuz risks

5 March 2026

Bangladesh holds sufficient reserves of refined petroleum products and does not expect any immediate supply disruption even if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is affected

VinEnergo unveils first 10GW overseas projects

5 March 2026

Vietnam’s VinEnergo Energy JSC has unveiled the first 10GW tranche of its international renewable energy portfolio, marking the opening stage of an ambitious plan to deliver 100GW of capacity worldwide within the next three years.

Beijing’s next five-year plan tests climate ambition

4 March 2026

The rapid deployment of renewable energy options around the country and the popularity of electric vehicles in recent year has already begun to restrain the growth of China’s climate footprint.

India’s RenewSys to supply 125MWp of TOPCon modules for ENGIE’s Rajasthan solar project

4 March 2026

The modules will be deployed at ENGIE’s forthcoming solar installation in the north-western Indian state. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between February and April 2026.

Marubeni, Hyosung and Skeleton partner on Korean grid stabilisation system

4 March 2026

The agreement provides a framework for collaboration aimed at strengthening grid resilience as South Korea increases its reliance on variable renewable energy and confronts rapidly shifting electricity demand patterns.

Delhi to assess Patiala nuclear plant feasibility

4 March 2026

The Indian government will examine the feasibility of establishing a nuclear power plant in Patiala, Punjab, Minister of State Jitendra Singh has said.

South Korea’s KHNP and Singapore seal SMR cooperation pact

4 March 2026

Key areas include joint studies of SMRs for potential application in Singapore, collaboration on human resource development and training, and the sharing of technical information and best practices.

TEPCO to deploy probe inside Fukushima reactor vessel

4 March 2026

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, known as TEPCO, is preparing an unprecedented internal inspection at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station.

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