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Bangladesh seeks $2bn in loans to shore up energy security
Bangladesh is moving to secure nearly $2bn in loans from multilateral lenders as it grapples with mounting energy security concerns driven by rising global fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Thai police expand maritime operations against fuel smuggling
Thai authorities have launched an expanded sea operation to combat fuel smuggling and illegal oil trading, officials announced on March 22.
Laos cuts school week to three days amid fuel crisis
Laos has reduced the school week to three days as authorities scramble to curb energy use during a worsening fuel shortage
Jet fuel shortage forces Myanmar airlines to suspend service
Several airlines in Myanmar have temporarily halted domestic operations as a shortage of jet fuel disrupts flight schedules and ticket sales.
Passengers to Vietnam face surcharges amid fuel spike
More than 60% of international airlines have raised fares or are preparing to do so from mid-March as soaring fuel costs squeeze the aviation sector.
Pakistan absorbs $250mn fuel cost to cushion consumers
Pakistan has taken on a financial burden of PKR69bn ($250mn) to stabilise petroleum product prices and shield consumers from rising costs.
India launches carbon market portal
India formally launched the Indian Carbon Market Portal at the International Conference on Carbon Markets – Prakriti 2026 in New Delhi, marking a major step in operationalising its domestic carbon trading framework.
India crosses 1bn tonne coal output for second straight year
India has once again surpassed the landmark of 1bn tonnes in coal production, achieving the milestone on March 21, 2026.
India eyes Sri Lanka power link
India is exploring regional electricity grid connectivity, including a potential transmission link with Sri Lanka, as part of efforts to deepen cross-border power trade.
Suzuki expands India output with new EV line
The new production line, currently under construction and scheduled for completion between July and September, will be dedicated to electric vehicles.
Boss Energy upgrades uranium resources at Honeymoon satellites in Australia
Boss Energy has reported updated mineral resource estimates for two satellite uranium deposits near its Honeymoon operation in South Australia, indicating a rise in total contained uranium from earlier assessments.
South Korea’s KHNP appoints new president
The appointment brings an end to a period of interim leadership at KHNP, which had been operating under an acting president system led by executive vice-president Jeon Dae-uk since the resignation of the former president.
Indonesia, US sign lithium extraction deal to boost EV supply chain
Indonesia and the United States have signed a cooperation agreement to extract lithium from geothermal brine, marking a step to strengthen global electric vehicle supply chains.
RenewSys expands capacity with new Maharashtra solar plant
With the addition of the Khopoli plant, RenewSys has increased its total solar module manufacturing capacity to 5.6 GW, strengthening its position in India’s domestic solar supply chain.
QatarEnergy warns of potential force majeure on Korean LNG contracts
QatarEnergy may be forced to declare force majeure on long-term LNG contracts with several countries, including South Korea, as supply disruptions persist, according to a report citing the company’s chief executive.
India to double power capacity by 2036
India is projected to more than double its installed power generation capacity from around 520 GW at present to 1,121 GW by 2035-36, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for nearly 70% of the total.
India's ceramic hub falls silent as Middle East conflict disrupts gas supplies
Most factories in Morbi, the ceramics manufacturing powerhouse in India's Gujarat, have remained shut as fuel shortages linked to the Iran conflict continue to disrupt production.
Mongolia's February coal production reportedly fell back 15% m/m to 8.7mn tonnes
Mongolia's production of coal for all uses reportedly contracted by 14.6% month on month to 8.65mn tonnes in February.
Thai industry urges action on rural fuel shortage
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has appealed to the government to take immediate action to address a growing fuel shortage affecting rural areas. Small-scale oil distributors, known locally as “jobbers”,
Vietnam requests crude and gas supplies from Algeria
Vietnam is seeking additional crude oil and natural gas from Algeria as global energy markets face disruption linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Indonesia coal policy shift could tighten Australian supply
Indonesia is preparing new regulations to prioritise domestic coal supply over exports, a move that could tighten global markets and support higher prices.
Eni approves $5bn Indonesia gas projects
Italian energy group Eni has approved two major offshore gas developments in Indonesia that are expected to produce around 2bn standard cubic feet per day (cf/d) of natural gas, the company said on March 18.
Indonesia opens second waste-to-energy tender after Chinese firms win
Indonesia has opened a second round of tenders for its nationwide waste-to-energy programme after Chinese companies dominated the first bidding process.
Japan petrol prices hit record level
Japan’s average retail petrol price has reached a record JPY190.80 ($1.19) per litre, reflecting higher crude costs linked to the Iran conflict, according to data released on March 18 by the nation’s industry ministry.
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