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San’ao unit 1 begins commercial operation as China expands Hualong One fleet

30 April 2026

The project was approved in September 2020 by an executive meeting of China’s State Council as the first phase of the San’ao plant.

India’s Battery Smart raises $15mn debt to expand EV battery swapping network

30 April 2026

The funding will be used to scale the company’s partner-led battery swapping station network in key urban and semi-urban markets.

Indonesia targets $1.25bn in savings through new refinery, energy downstreaming

30 April 2026

Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani has launched the second phase of Indonesia’s strategic downstreaming program, headlined by a major push to overhaul the nation's energy security and slash a multi-billion dollar import bill

Indonesia’s largest rooftop solar project goes live in Cikarang

30 April 2026

Indonesia has reached a major clean energy milestone with the official launch of the country’s largest rooftop solar power installation at the Mulia Industrindo industrial complex

Rooftop solar slashes power bills for Vietnam’s households

30 April 2026

Rooftop solar is helping business households cut electricity costs, sometimes by as much as VND20mn ($759) a month, while ensuring a more reliable power supply.

Vietnam moves fast to prevent looming power shortages

30 April 2026

Vietnam is stepping up emergency measures to keep the lights on, with orders to boost electricity imports and prepare rapid-response power solutions.

Battery metal demand doubles China nonferrous sector profits

30 April 2026

China’s nonferrous metals sector reported a total profit surge of 110.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026.

India meets record 256-GW peak power demand without shortages amid summer surge

30 April 2026

India has set a new benchmark in power system performance by successfully meeting its highest-ever peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW on April 25, without any supply shortfall, while continuing to export electricity to neighbouring countries.

India signs first underground coal gasification-linked coal mine agreements

30 April 2026

India’s Ministry of Coal has signed Coal Mine/Block Production and Development Agreements (CMDPAs) for four coal blocks under the 14th round of commercial mining auctions, introducing underground coal gasification (UCG) provisions.

Bangladesh targets third LNG terminal as gas import disruption fuels power cuts

29 April 2026

Bangladesh currently operates two floating storage and regasification units anchored off Moheshkhali in the Bay of Bengal near Cox’s Bazar in the south of the country. These terminals form the backbone of Bangladesh’s LNG import system.

ASEAN, EU meet in Brunei to tackle energy issue

29 April 2026

Foreign ministers from ASEAN and the European Union (EU) convenes in Brunei on April 28 for high-stakes emergency talks aimed at navigating the global energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the strait

GCash and ACEN expand Philippines residential solar access

29 April 2026

ACEN Corp. and mobile wallet GCash have teamed up to debut a solar rooftop financing scheme in Ilocos Norte, aiming to slash domestic power bills and boost the Philippines’ green energy transition.

India's Kudankulam Unit 3 enters active commissioning phase with safety system flushing

29 April 2026

India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has crossed another key milestone, with safety system flushing operations initiated at Unit 3, marking the transition into the active phase of commissioning, according to a Rosatom press release.

India’s carbon market gains traction

29 April 2026

India has recently told the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme to reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in the Indian economy by pricing such emissions through the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates.

Bangladesh advances towards nuclear power with Rooppur fuel loading underway

29 April 2026

Bangladesh has entered a decisive phase in its pursuit of nuclear power, with fuel loading beginning at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

India’s ReNew to build 6.5-GW solar manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh

28 April 2026

The project involves an investment of INR42bn ($445mn) and is expected to be commissioned within 24 months.

BII launches $1.35bn climate fund for Asia energy transition

28 April 2026

It will focus on fast-growing economies with coal-reliant power systems and rising demand for clean energy, including India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.

Adani Total Gas reports 4% increase in Q4FY26 PAT

28 April 2026

Adani Total Gas Limited (NSE: ATGL) reported a 4% year-on-year rise in standalone profit after tax (PAT) for Q4 FY26 at INR1.56bn ($17mn), supported by strong growth in gas volumes and continued infrastructure expansion.

India's Maharashtra state clears compressed biogas policy with $53mn outlay

28 April 2026

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the state’s Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy, 2026, aimed at improving scientific waste management and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

India's L&T Energy GreenTech inks long-term green ammonia supply pact with ITOCHU

28 April 2026

L&T Energy GreenTech (LTEGL), a wholly owned arm of Larsen & Toubro, has entered into a long-term agreement with ITOCHU Corporation to supply 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually from its upcoming facility in Kandla, Gujarat.

Lao power exports to Vietnam surge on renewables

27 April 2026

Electricity exports from Laos to Vietnam have surged, fuelled by new renewable projects and stronger cross-border links.

Inside the municipal scramble for Seoul’s nuclear future

27 April 2026

Regional authorities across South Korea are currently engaged in a high-stakes struggle to secure the nation's debut small modular reactor installation, lured by the promise of vast financial dividends.

Blackouts in the Philippines as power bills soar

27 April 2026

The Philippines is grappling with a national energy emergency as soaring fuel prices and extreme heat drive up utility costs and trigger rotational blackouts across the provinces, reported various local officials on April 26.

Taiwan's Hon Hai, Mitsubishi Electric eye automotive venture

27 April 2026

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (2317.TW) revealed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Electric Corp (6503.T) to explore a strategic alliance in the automotive equipment sector.

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