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Adani Energy Solutions installs 10mn smart meters, leads India’s rollout
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has become the first company in India to complete installation of 10mn smart electricity meters across multiple power distribution companies
India extends customs duty waiver for nuclear projects to 2035 to support expansion drive
India’s Union Budget announced on February 1 has proposed extending the basic customs duty exemption on imported equipment required for nuclear power projects until September 2035
Cornex signs 5.5GWh Saudi battery deal with Al Rajhi Electrical
Chinese battery maker Cornex New Energy will supply 5.5GWh of energy storage systems to Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Electrical under a three-year deal aimed at localising battery manufacturing and supporting grid modernisation.
QatarEnergy signs LNG supply deals with Petronas and Japan
Qatar’s state-owned energy company, QatarEnergy, has secured a series of long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreements with Malaysia’s Petronas as well as key Japanese entities, reinforcing its role as a major supplier to Asia
Indonesia speeds up hydrogen ecosystem development
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to build a national hydrogen ecosystem as part of its broader clean energy transition, aimed at cutting emissions, strengthening energy security, and supporting long-term industrial growth
Sarawak’s solar model turns rural electrification into job security
Sarawak in Malaysia recently became the state for renewable energy initiative, aimed at reshaping rural life by placing local communities at the heart of electrification
India steps up green hydrogen push with incentives and grid waivers
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government is targeting production capacity of 5m tonnes a year by 2030.
India charts path to 100GW of pumped storage to back renewable growth
The Central Electricity Authority detailed the policy, regulatory and infrastructure measures needed to build 100 GW of pumped storage capacity by 2035-36. The plan envisages a sharp acceleration in development over the next decade.
Sotetsu Clean Energy acquires 25 solar plants in Japan
Indonesia’s BREN plans $119mn share repurchase programme
Barito Renewables Energy (BREN), Indonesian-based holding company that leads Indonesia’s geothermal power producer, has launched a plan to repurchase its shares, with a total budget of IDR2 trillion.
Sotetsu Clean Energy acquires 25 solar plants in Japan
Budget offers mixed signals for India’s energy transition
India’s latest Union Budget delivers a mixed outcome for the country’s energy transition, combining targeted support for decentralised renewable energy and supply-chain development with gaps in some critical areas
Indonesia sets out long-term nuclear plan in energy transition
The proposed nuclear programme sits alongside plans for large-scale power generation already set out in Indonesia’s Electricity Supply Business Plan, which maps how the country intends to meet rising electricity demand.
Taipingling nuclear project reaches first critical milestone
China has taken another step in expanding its nuclear fleet after the first reactor at the Taipingling nuclear power plant in Guangdong province in the south of the country, achieved sustained criticality.
Indonesia seeks Malaysia’s partnership to develop semiconductor technology
The Indonesian government has formally invited Malaysia to collaborate on the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies, citing opportunities for regional cooperation in an industry that remains open and rapidly evolving
Coal prices ease as Indonesia's supply curbs shape the market
Global coal prices continued to soften for a second consecutive session, reflecting muted demand conditions and uncertainty surrounding supply policies
Nuclear power policy reviewed ahead of Vietnam elections
Vietnam’s top parliamentary body has begun deliberations on key issues concerning nuclear energy development and preparations for the country’s next general election.
Low bidding interest threatens South Korea energy goals
South Korea has failed to meet its onshore wind power procurement goals for the third year running. Recent data shows that the second-half auction for 2025 secured only 156.28MW across three sites, reaching just 69% of the 230MW intended capacity.
India installs over 52.8mn smart meters as power distribution reforms gather pace
India has installed over 52.8mn smart meters across the country under various programmes, including the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), as part of efforts to improve power distribution efficiency and financial sustainability
Petronas charts ambitious upstream, LNG and carbon strategy through 2028
At the heart of the plan is increased upstream exploration and production. Under this umbrella, Petronas intends to intensify exploration in both existing and emerging basins.
Vietnam steps up planning for HVDC backbone under revised power plan
The revised PDP VIII comes about to help sideline existing issues with the national grid and places greater emphasis on grid resilience after years in which rapid generation build-out eventually outpaced transmission investment.
India’s all-important power pivot and the financial numbers New Delhi will face
The new National Electricity Policy 2026 will, once finalised, replace the existing policy framework that has been in place since 2005.
Laos begins construction on new 230 kV line
Laos officially commenced construction of a new 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission line on January 30, linking Luang Prabang and Xieng Khouang provinces in the country’s north.
ADB backs Vietnam green finance push with $2mn banking programme
The programme forms part of a wider technical assistance project on inclusive and climate finance, funded by the Japanese government through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz cuts power tariffs to bolster industry and exports
Alongside the tariff cut, Sharif said wheeling charges for industrial users would be brought down to below PKR9 per unit, a step he said should encourage firms to sell surplus power to neighbouring industries.
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