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Australia-India trial shows agricultural waste can cut steelmaking emissions
An industrial trial in India has shown that agricultural waste can partially replace coal in steelmaking, offering a practical pathway to reduce emissions in one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries.
Bangladesh orders universities shut early to save power amid energy crunch
Bangladesh has ordered all public and private universities to close from Monday by advancing the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency steps to reduce electricity and fuel consumption during a deepening energy crisis.
Mercedes-Benz Korea fined $7.64mn over EV battery misinformation
Mercedes-Benz Korea (MBG) has been ordered to pay a KRW12.23bn ($7.64mn) fine for providing false information about the batteries in some of its electric vehicles (EVs), the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said on March 10.
Vietnam pushes biofuel expansion as global oil prices rise
Vietnam is being urged to speed up its transition to biofuel blends as rising global oil prices and geopolitical tensions raise concerns over energy security.
Vietnam aviation warns of potential fuel shortage
Vietnam’s aviation sector is bracing for possible jet fuel shortages as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up prices and disrupt global supply.
Myanmar imports fuel as government urges calm buying
Myanmar is moving to stabilise its fuel supply, with more oil tankers expected to arrive as authorities warn against panic buying.
Thailand considers 10pm petrol station closures to save fuel
Thailand is considering closing petrol stations earlier and expanding remote work to cut fuel consumption as global energy prices surge.
Thailand seeks fuel savings through remote working measures
Thailand has instructed state agencies to adopt remote working to curb fuel consumption as global oil prices surge.
TrueRE Oriana Power snags EPC contract for floating solar project in India
The project forms part of Damodar Valley Corporation’s efforts to expand renewable energy capacity through large-scale solar installations integrated with existing water infrastructure.
Envision Energy raises $600mn in Hong Kong sustainability-linked loan
Envision Energy has secured a $600mn equivalent sustainability-linked syndicated term loan in Hong Kong, marking the company’s largest non-project syndicated financing in the international offshore credit market.
Vestas signs pact with Japan to support wind manufacturing
Vestas has signed a memorandum of co-operation with Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan aimed at supporting the expansion of wind power manufacturing in the country.
Taiwan secures natural gas supplies through April
Taiwan’s natural gas supply is expected to be sufficient through April, after the country secured almost all shipments needed to replenish inventories.
Energy strikes raise the prospect of higher fuel costs in Singapore
A fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict that is now targeting key oil and gas infrastructure is likely to push petrol prices higher in Singapore after fuel costs already increased last week
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects.
China’s CATL posts stronger-than-expected profits
Fourth-quarter profit reached $146.7mn, compared with a 41.2% increase in the third quarter, marking the company’s largest gain in two-and-a-half years.
Japan plans measures to curb rising energy costs
The Japanese government is considering steps to ease rising gasoline and utility bills amid the Middle East conflict following United States- and Israel-led strikes on Iran.
Diesel shortage hits garment output in Bangladesh
Garment factories in Gazipur, a key industrial hub in Bangladesh, are struggling to maintain full production as a diesel shortage disrupts generator operations.
Tata Power invests $5.5mn in Bhutan hydro project SPV
Tata Power Company Limited has invested INR0.5bn ($5.5mn) in the first tranche of a planned strategic investment to acquire a 40% equity stake in Dorjilung Hydro Power Limited (DHPL).
Koreans plan to establish e-bike plant in Cambodia
South Korean investors are eyeing Cambodia’s growing electric vehicle market, exploring the possibility of setting up an e-motorcycle assembly plant.
LG Energy Solution launches battery plant in Canada
LG Energy Solution, a South Korea-based battery maker specialising in electric vehicle and energy storage batteries, began operating a CAD5bn ($3.7bn) battery facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on March 7.
Singapore faces potential electricity price increases after Qatar LNG shutdown
Singaporean households and businesses could experience higher electricity costs if the shutdown of a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Qatar continues for an extended period
Indonesia targets first nuclear power plant launch
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
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

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