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QatarEnergy’s second LNG tanker transits Strait of Hormuz
QatarEnergy has sent a second LNG tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz, following an arrangement between Iran and Pakistan to allow safe passage.
Cost estimates rise for Woodside’s delayed Browse LNG project
Australia’s Woodside Energy has raised its cost estimate for its long-delayed Browse LNG project.
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Electricity demand across the wider ASEAN region is rising rapidly. Manufacturing expansion, electric vehicle adoption and the construction of energy-intensive data centres are driving consumption higher and higher every day.
Tata Power expands Bhutan hydropower partnership
Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER) has expanded its clean energy partnership with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC), increasing the total planned hydropower capacity under their collaboration to 5,033 MW.
India weighs incentives for floating solar projects to decentralise renewable energy growth
The Indian government is considering incentive schemes for floating solar projects as part of efforts to spread renewable energy development more evenly across the country rather than concentrating capacity in a handful of states.
Bangladesh's energy crisis biggest barrier to investment
Bangladesh’s unresolved energy shortages remain the most significant obstacle to attracting both domestic and foreign investment, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun.
Pakistan extends fuel-saving austerity measures
Pakistan has extended nationwide austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and reducing energy consumption until June 13 as elevated global oil prices continue to pressure the country’s import-dependent economy.
Thailand struggles with inflation fueled by energy market volatility
Thailand’s finance minister has defended the government’s planned borrowing for energy transition projects, saying the country is facing an unpredictable economic crisis driven largely by soaring energy costs.
Dry-season demand pushes Vietnam to strengthen the national grid
Vietnam is preparing emergency measures to prevent electricity shortages during the 2026 dry season as demand rises and global energy markets remain volatile.
Vietnam explores synthetic aviation fuel using renewable energy
Vietnam pushes ahead with green aviation fuel plans after a state refinery signed a deal with Germany’s GIZ to explore synthetic fuel production using power-to-liquid technology.
China’s Goldwind inks contract for 43.5-MW wind, BESS project in Turkey
Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind Science & Technology (SHE:002202) said on May 11 it has inked a cooperation agreement with Turkish energy company Ova Enerji for the 43.5-megawatt Cayirlar hybrid project in western Turkey.
Nigeria's Dangote holds talks with Norway's sovereign wealth fund on joint African investments
Aliko Dangote has held discussions with executives from Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Yara International and Scatec, on investment opportunities across Africa spanning energy, renewables, fertiliser, agriculture and industrial infrastruce
Taiwan summer electricity bills to hit $34.52 average
Taiwanese residential electricity prices will rise for the summer season starting June 1, Taipower announced. The state-owned utility expects the average monthly household bill to hit TWD1,084 ($34.52) during the four-month peak demand period.
Foxconn, Poland sign EV production deal
Taiwanese tech giant Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) (2317.TW) signed a strategic partnership with Poland’s state-owned ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) to develop an electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, the company announced on May 7.
Philippine bank backs $1.3bn green energy storage
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) committed PHP75bn ($1.3bn) to finance two hydroelectric projects for Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. in Rizal and Laguna, the bank announced on May 10.
Sri Lanka raises electricity tariffs by up to 18%
Sri Lanka will increase electricity tariffs by up to 18% from May 11 as the country grapples with rising power generation costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Australia to require LNG exporters to keep 20% for domestic supply
LNG exporters in Australia will soon have to begin saving one-fifth of their production for the domestic market as Canberra seeks to prevent soaring gas prices and shortages.
Honda pauses Canada EV factory plans amid weak US demand
The move follows the company’s earlier cancellation of development plans for three EV models intended for production in North America.
India's Gujarat state commissions 870-MW battery storage capacity across five locations
India’s western state of Gujarat has rolled out battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 870 MW at five sites as part of its push to strengthen renewable energy integration and grid reliability.
Steam leak forces shutdown at ageing Japanese nuclear reactor
Kansai Electric Power Co. said it halted a reactor at its Mihama nuclear power plant in central Japan on May 8 after steam was discovered leaking near a high-pressure turbine.
Laos becomes key player in ASEAN energy plans
ASEAN leaders are advancing discussions on a regional fuel reserve system after recent supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East, alongside renewed efforts to build a more connected Southeast Asian power network.
Vietnam pushes green transport through Hanoi vehicle restrictions
Hanoi is moving ahead with plans to curb fossil fuel vehicles in central districts under a proposed low-emission zone scheme aimed at cutting pollution and promoting greener transport.
Sri Lanka's renewable energy sector warns of shutdown risk over unpaid dues
Sri Lanka’s renewable energy industry has warned that mounting unpaid dues from electricity supplied to the national grid could push large parts of the sector towards collapse.
SPML bags $12mn NTPC battery energy storage project in India’s Bihar state
SPML Infra (NSE: SPMLINFRA) has secured an INR1.13bn ($12mn) contract from NTPC (NSE: NTPC) to develop a 1-GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar.
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