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Hormuz tensions threaten India’s LNG flows as tankers reroute
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the Middle East are facing potential disruption after escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz prompted some tankers to alter their routes
Cambodia builds 100-MW national renewable solar facility
Cambodia is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the development of a 100-MW National Solar Park in Kampong Chhnang province, a project valued at approximately $26.71mn.
Laos advances 100-MW solar farm in Bolikhamxay
The Lao government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with APDL Solar Power Sole Co., Ltd. to undertake a feasibility study for a proposed 100-megawatt solar power plant in Bolikhamxay province.
Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality
Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its energy transition on underground heat
South Korea faces renewable energy safety concerns
A string of accidents at renewable energy sites in South Korea has sharpened public concern over safety just as lawmakers moved to relax regulations governing how close such facilities can be built to homes and roads.
Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage
Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow down 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics, which weigh on momentum
Thailand rations energy as Hormuz crisis deepens
Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon issued the emergency while also activating the Energy Emergency Surveillance Centre. He also instructed coal-fired power plants to operate at full capacity.
Japan reshapes Hokkaido offshore wind ownership structure
Hokkaido Offshore Wind Development LLC, jointly owned on a 50:50 basis by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, was formally wound up with unanimous approval from its members on December 12, 2025.
Norway wealth fund drops India's Adani Green Energy from portfolio over financial crime concerns
Norway’s $1.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has excluded Adani Green Energy Ltd (NSE: ADANIGREEN) from its investment portfolio over concerns related to alleged financial misconduct
Middle East tensions could significantly impact Sri Lanka's fragile recovery
Sri Lanka could face renewed economic strain if escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up global oil prices, with analysts warning that the island nation’s heavy reliance on imported fuel leaves it particularly exposed
Myanmar offers 24-hour electricity for businesses
Myanmar has introduced revised electricity tariff rates for industrial users, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Electric Power (MOEP).
Philippines mandates storage for large renewable projects
Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has released Department Circular introducing a rule that compels variable renewable energy projects to incorporate energy storage systems during both project development and grid connection.
Indonesia and UK establish climate finance working group
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the United Kingdom government have formed a joint climate finance working group to strengthen cooperation in funding the transition to a low-carbon economy
India clears first concrete pour for Kaiga 5 and 6 nuclear units
India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has approved the first pour of concrete for Kaiga units 5 and 6, marking the official start of construction for the two 700-MWe pressurised heavy water reactors.
Japanese court blocks bid to suspend Ikata unit 3 over safety concerns
The Shikoku Electric Power Co’s Ikata nuclear power plant will continue operating after the Yamaguchi District Court dismissed a request by local residents to halt its unit 3.
India’s Waaree Energies wins 500-MW solar module order
The contract provides for a one-time supply of the full 500-MW capacity. Deliveries are reported as being scheduled to take place during the 2026–27 financial year, aligning with the customer’s project execution timeline.
Bioenergy can bolster India’s energy security and climate goals
Bioenergy is set to play a pivotal role in India’s fast-expanding energy market, offering gains in energy security, rural incomes and emissions reduction, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency.
Indian heartland secures Japanese agreements
The agreements signal increasing alignment between India’s state-level industrial policy and international supply chains, particularly in hydrogen and advanced engineering
Enerparc registers power trading arm in India
Enerparc has launched a dedicated power trading subsidiary in India as part of a broader strategy to expand its presence in the country’s evolving electricity market.
Japan’s Mitsui secures 18-MW renewable deal with Nike Japan
The contract covers 18 MW of generation capacity. This includes 3 MW from newly developed solar projects and a further 15 MW from recently established facilities.
Malaysia surpasses 2025 renewable energy target
Malaysia’s renewable energy capacity has reached 32%, exceeding the government’s 31% target for 2025, according to a sector update from Maybank Investment Bank Berhad
Indonesia’s waste-to-energy push raises environmental and strategic questions
A new waste-to-energy (WtE) initiative led by Danantara Indonesia aims to tackle the problem by converting municipal waste into electricity, beginning with projects in Bali, Bogor, Bekasi, and Yogyakarta,
WindForce wins LoA for 120 MW grid-scale battery storage projects in Sri Lanka
WindForce has been issued a letter of award by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to develop 12 standalone battery energy storage system projects with a combined capacity of 120 MW/480 MWh
Vietnam eyes 15% electricity production increase
Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn has called on Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to raise power output by more than 15% in 2026, as part of efforts to sustain economic growth of above 10% and meet mounting electricity demand from emerging sectors
Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough
Samsung development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand.
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