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Masdar signals deeper push into Indonesia’s geothermal sector

14 January 2026

Masdar, the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned renewable energy company, is exploring opportunities to expand its investment in Indonesia’s geothermal industry as part of its broader commitment to supporting the country’s clean energy transition

Bangladesh drafts long-term energy strategy amid supply challenges

14 January 2026

Bangladesh’s interim government has finalised a long-term energy strategy, underscoring the sector’s centrality to economic stability and industrial output

NTPC and Maharashtra utility move to take over Sinnar coal plant

13 January 2026

India’s largest power producer, NTPC, has agreed to jointly acquire the 1,350-MW Sinnar thermal power station with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company, deepening cooperation between the federal and state-owned utilities.

KP Group plans major renewable push in Gujarat

13 January 2026

KP Group has set out plans to deepen its presence in India’s clean energy sector after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government to invest about $443mn in new renewable power projects across the state.

BDO backs Philippines gas expansion with $842mn facility

13 January 2026

The deal forms part of BDO’s broader push to support projects aligned with national development priorities, particularly in power and transport.

Beijing pushes industrial parks towards green microgrids

13 January 2026

China has unveiled a new policy framework designed to speed up the deployment of green microgrids across its vast industrial base, signalling a more interventionist approach to cutting emissions from energy-intensive manufacturing.

Vietnam eases power purchase rules to boost renewable energy uptake

13 January 2026

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has agreed to grant greater flexibility in pricing for Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) transactions conducted through privately owned electricity grids, removing existing price band limitations

NuEnergy secures full funding deal to advance Indonesia’s first commercial CBM project

13 January 2026

With Indonesia’s first commercial coal bed methane (CBM) gas delivery only months away, NuEnergy Gas has agreed with PT Beijing Energy Linking (PT BJEL) to finance and build its flagship Tanjung Enim project

Indonesia advances nuclear power plans to support energy transition and emissions cuts

13 January 2026

The Indonesian government is pressing ahead with plans to develop nuclear power plants as part of its long-term energy transition agenda, driven by rising concerns over energy security and the need to curb carbon emissions

Indonesia's Prabowo signals imminent start of $6bn downstreaming drive

13 January 2026

President Prabowo Subianto has announced that a series of downstreaming projects worth around $6bn will begin construction within the coming weeks

Japanese bullet train recycling initiative targets carbon neutrality

13 January 2026

Central Japan Railway Co. has developed a proprietary technique to repurpose decommissioned Tokaido Shinkansen carriages.

Coal-fired power generation falls in India for first time in 50 years

13 January 2026

Coal-based electricity generation in India declined on a year-on-year basis in 2025 for the first time in nearly five decades, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of renewable energy

India’s coal output edges higher in 2025 as imports continue to decline

13 January 2026

India produced around 1,042.90mn tonnes of coal on a provisional basis during the 2025 calendar year, marginally higher than the 1,039.62mn tonnes recorded in the same period a year earlier

Laos strengthens energy capacity as Nam Mo 2 project nears completion

13 January 2026

Laos has taken a significant step towards bringing the Nam Mo 2 Hydropower Project into operation with the commencement of reservoir impoundment, signalling the project’s entry into its final phase of construction and commissioning

Vietnam eyes boost to green energy with new rooftop solar rules

13 January 2026

Vietnam is moving to encourage wider use of renewable energy by proposing new regulations that would allow households to sell a greater share of electricity generated from rooftop solar systems.

Mongolia records consecutive record high for coal exports in 2025, ships 90mn tonnes

12 January 2026

Mongolia recorded a consecutive record high for coal exports in 2025, following up 2024’s 83.75mn tonnes with 90.02mn tonnes and achieving 106% of the government's annual target for last year of 85mn tonnes.

Singapore car buyers reconsider petrol vehicles amid EV cost and charging concerns

12 January 2026

Around 32% of car buyers in Singapore plan to purchase internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles within the next two years, up from 26% in 2024, according to EY’s 2025 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) released on January 9

Bangladesh’s LNG import bill climbs to $3.88bn in 2025 as gas demand outpaces supply

12 January 2026

Bangladesh’s interim government spent about $3.88bn to import 109 LNG cargoes in 2025, up from $3.02bn for 86 cargoes in 2024, as higher industrial demand and falling domestic gas output increased reliance on overseas supplies

NTPC plans $1.1bn coal-to-synthetic natural gas plant in India

11 January 2026

NTPC will set up a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) facility at Talaipalli in Chhattisgarh with an estimated investment of around INR100bn ($1.1bn), as the state-run power producer moves ahead with plans to commercialise coal gasification

Vietnam flags delays to nuclear Plans, seeks Russian agreement after Japan exit

11 January 2026

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has warned of setbacks in the country’s nuclear power ambitions and called for talks with Russia to be concluded by January

India’s non-fossil power capacity jumps 23% to record 266.8 GW in 2025

11 January 2026

India recorded a milestone year in its clean energy transition in 2025, with installed non-fossil fuel capacity rising to a record 266.78 GW, up 22.6% from 217.62 GW a year earlier, according to a government press release issued on January 10

Japan fast-tracks green transition with record $780bn fiscal plan

9 January 2026

The Japanese administration has formally sanctioned a monumental draft budget of $780bn for the fiscal period commencing April 1 2026.

ACEN targets 2027 for completion of Philippines solar facility

9 January 2026

The Ayala-governed energy firm, ACEN Corp, intends to launch full commercial activities at its PHP26bn solar and storage site in Zambales by 2027.

Lack of chargers stalls Japan electric vehicle market

9 January 2026

New industry figures for January 8 reveal a modest uptick in demand, though structural challenges continue to impede a full-scale market breakthrough.

Shell inks 5-year supply deal with Petrovietnam

9 January 2026

The world’s largest LNG trader Shell has signed a five-year LNG supply agreement with Petrovietnam.

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