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BYD drivers gain wider EV charging access across Vietnam

BYD electric vehicle owners in Vietnam will soon have access to a larger nationwide charging network through a new partnership with local charging provider FUTA EV Power.

India turns to global alliances to accelerate wind power growth

The government of India is of the view that wind energy will also play a vital role in the country's energy transition plan, according to a note published in mid-June.

SAEL begins work on integrated solar manufacturing hub in India's Uttar Pradesh

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has laid the foundation stone for SAEL’s integrated solar manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step in the state’s efforts to strengthen domestic clean energy manufacturing.

Indonesian energy ministry revises certain natural gas price rules

The Indonesian government has launched an emergency energy realignment, moving to secure industrial supply lines and stop structural layoffs across the manufacturing sector

QatarEnergy warns of lower LNG deliveries to Bangladesh through 2026

Tata Power, TPEM open Telangana’s first high-speed EV charging hub in Hyderabad

Tata Power and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEM) have inaugurated Telangana’s first high-speed Tata.ev MegaCharger hub in Hyderabad, expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the state.

Manila backs pioneer 901 MW marine wind project

The Philippines is accelerating its first offshore wind farm to bolster national energy security, the Department of Finance announced on June 28.

Taiwan Taipower expects cheaper fuel to trim $878mn deficit

Taiwan Power Co expects to cap its full-year losses within its TWD28bn ($878.22mn) budget if global fuel costs stabilise, spokesperson Huang Mei-lien said on June 27.

World Bank approves $110mn for Cambodia's clean energy

Cambodia has secured fresh World Bank funding to strengthen its power grid and expand clean energy.

China readies second LNG import terminal for cargoes from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 plant

New terminal will join Beihai terminal, which has imported 41 cargoes since August 2025.

South Korea’s HanmiGlobal plans US SMR venture

HanmiGlobal, South Korea’s largest construction management company, is planning to establish a project development firm targeting the US small modular reactor market

Second Taipingling reactor reaches first criticality in China

China’s National Nuclear Safety Administration issued a 40-year operating licence for Taipingling 2 on April 30. The first fuel loading, involving 177 assemblies inserted into the reactor core, was completed on May 3.

China expands 500 kV grid build-out

China has advanced its high-voltage transmission build-out with the commissioning of a 500 kV project in Fujian province.

Meralco unit, Japanese firms partner on solar joint venture

A subsidiary of Manila Electric Co. teamed up with Tokyo Century Corp. (8439.T) and JFE Engineering Corp. (JFEE)(5411.T) to expand solar energy options for industrial facilities, MSpectrum announced on June 25.

Indonesia mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2027

The Indonesian government has finalised a new green energy timeline to accelerate the decarbonisation of its aviation infrastructure

BRICS energy ministers launch smart grid centre

The headline deliverable was the launch of the BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage, a voluntary knowledge-sharing and pilot development platform operating under the BRICS Energy Research Cooperation Platform.

Adani Group targets 10-GW nuclear portfolio by 2035

Adani Group has unveiled plans to establish up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2035, positioning itself to become one of India's largest private-sector participants in the country's rapidly expanding nuclear energy programme.

Myanmar junta pushes local EV production amid criticism

Myanmar's military leadership is seeking to establish domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, despite concerns over power shortages and allegations that the sector primarily benefits businesses linked to the ruling family.

South Africa's Naos-1 selects China's Envision Energy BESS for 660MWh hybrid power project

Chinese renewable technology company Envision Energy will supply a 660MWh battery energy storage system for South Africa's Naos-1 hybrid renewable energy project, supporting one of the country's largest privately contracted clean power developments.

Korea’s Samchully broadens portfolio beyond core energy business

South Korea’s Samchully Group is expanding into energy, environmental services, lifestyle-related businesses and finance as it seeks to strengthen its long-term growth prospects.

Japan’s naphtha supply strains deepen

Nearly 70% of Japanese companies surveyed said difficulties in procuring naphtha and other oil products worsened in May, as tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over supply disruptions.

India’s DEE Development secures major wind turbine deal

DEE Development Engineers’ wholly owned subsidiary DEE Fabricom India has secured an order worth about INR640mn from Ganeko Solar for the manufacture of windmill towers.

South Korea’s KEPCO wraps up new 154 kV Muan–Sin transmission line

The newly built network is 52 km in all, and links the Unnam, Sinan and Eupdong areas. It forms part of wider efforts to reinforce grid infrastructure in regions with growing renewable generation.

Vietnam plans for 44 GW of wind capacity by end of decade

Vietnam is accelerating the expansion of its wind energy sector under its National Power Development Plan VIII, targeting between 26 GW and 38 GW of onshore wind capacity and about 6 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.

India highlights coal gasification push at BRICS clean coal technology forum

India showcased its coal gasification ambitions at a BRICS side event on clean coal technologies, using the forum to promote the technology as a key pillar of the country's energy security and industrial development strategy.