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Malaysia launches LSS6 solar tender for 2.5-GW expansion

22 July 2026

Accelerating grid decarbonisation while deploying utility-scale energy storage to meet expanding industrial power demand, Malaysia has opened its largest renewable energy procurement round to date

PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia, eFUELS SEA sign MoU on green hydrogen supply chain

22 July 2026

Indonesian and Singaporean energy firms have formed a strategic partnership, accelerating regional decarbonisation and establishing scalable distribution channels for low-carbon synthetic fuels.

Sri Lanka to raise renewable energy share beyond 70% target

22 July 2026

Sri Lanka plans to raise the contribution of renewable energy to its electricity mix beyond the current 70% target while expanding its transmission infrastructure to support higher levels of clean power integration.

India's renewable energy capacity rises nearly four-fold to 288.6 GW since 2014

22 July 2026

India's installed renewable energy capacity has nearly quadrupled since 2014, reaching 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026.

Electric trucks hold key to Thailand’s low-carbon future

21 July 2026

Electric trucks could play a pivotal role in helping Thailand remain competitive in a low-carbon global economy, but high costs and limited infrastructure continue to slow their adoption.

Petrovietnam eyes stronger Canada ties to advance energy transition

21 July 2026

Petrovietnam is looking to strengthen energy co-operation with Canada as Vietnam accelerates its transition towards cleaner and more diversified energy sources.

Reservoir Link Energy obtains 10-year energy commission licences in Malaysia

21 July 2026

Announced via a Bursa Malaysia filing, Reservoir Link Energy Bhd (KLSE:RL) has secured two 10-year approvals from the Energy Commission under the Gas Supply Act.

Coal-fired plants supply nearly 70% of India’s electricity in April–June

21 July 2026

Coal- and lignite-based power stations continued to dominate India’s electricity supply during the first quarter of FY2026-27, accounting for 69.54% of total electricity supplied between April and June 2026.

India's coal ministry commissions 72 first-mile connectivity projects

21 July 2026

India's Ministry of Coal has commissioned 72 first-mile connectivity (FMC) projects with a combined coal evacuation capacity of about 589mn tonnes per annum (mtpa), as part of a broader plan to implement 139 FMC projects.

Indonesia invites Chinese investment for 100 GW solar power expansion programme

21 July 2026

Indonesia is seeking Chinese investment to support its ambitious plan to develop 100 GW of solar power capacity, as the government looks to mobilise private capital for its clean energy transition and expand bilateral cooperation in renewable energy.

Vietnam businesses struggle to prepare for mandatory emissions reporting

20 July 2026

Vietnamese businesses are facing growing challenges in preparing mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories as fragmented data, shortages of skilled personnel and rising compliance costs complicate efforts ahead of stricter reporting requirements.

Myanmar targets higher solar share in national electricity supply

20 July 2026

Solar power contributes just 4% of Myanmar’s electricity generation, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on hydropower and natural gas despite efforts to expand renewable energy.

Vietnam faces nuclear skills shortage as energy plans advance

20 July 2026

Vietnam will need tens of thousands of skilled workers over the next decade to support its expanding atomic energy programme, with nearly 4,000 personnel required to operate its first two planned nuclear power plants alone.

US opens probe into Ethiopian solar imports over alleged China tariff circumvention

20 July 2026

The US Department of Commerce has opened a countrywide investigation into whether Ethiopian solar cells and modules made with Chinese components are circumventing US antidumping and countervailing duties.

Indian firms Serentica Renewables, DCM Shriram ink 58 MW round-the-clock renewable power deal

20 July 2026

Serentica Renewables, through its special purpose vehicle Serentica Renewables India 38, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with DCM Shriram Ltd's chemicals business to supply 58 MW of round-the-clock renewable power.

India adds over 30 GW of renewable energy capacity in H1 2026

20 July 2026

India installed 30.6 GW of renewable energy capacity during the first six months of 2026, marking a 25% increase from the corresponding period last year, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said.

Sri Lanka targets near phase-out of diesel power generation within two years

20 July 2026

Sri Lanka's National System Operator Company (NSOC) plans to reduce diesel-fired electricity generation to just 0.5% of the country's total power mix over the next two years.

Vinacomin, Chinese firm explore long-term coal supply partnership

20 July 2026

Vietnam's state-owned mining giant Vinacomin and China's Luhai Group are exploring a long-term partnership to strengthen imported coal supplies and bolster the country's energy security

OPEC takes aim at the IEA over oil and gas forecasts

17 July 2026

OPEC warns that pessimistic demand forecasts and financing restrictions risk deterring oil and gas investment.

South Korea approves Wolseong Unit 3 reactor restart

17 July 2026

South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission approved the restart of the Wolseong Unit 3 nuclear reactor.

Indonesia breaks ground on $21bn Abadi Masela LNG megaproject

17 July 2026

Unlocking one of the largest offshore gas reserves in the Asia-Pacific region, Indonesia has launched an upstream megaproject of the Abadi Masela LNG Block National Strategic Project.

Indonesian sovereign fund selects eight consortia for waste-to-energy phase II

17 July 2026

Accelerating the integration of green municipal infrastructure with the domestic capital market to advance the circular economy mandates, Indonesia's sovereign investment fund Danantara has finalised its latest environmental technology matrix.

India's energy storage capacity to reach 174 GW by 2036

17 July 2026

India's energy storage capacity is expected to expand rapidly over the next decade, with installed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity projected to reach 80 GW and Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) capacity 94 GW by 2035-36.

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