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Pakistan textile mills seek winter waiver on gas levy amid power reliability risks

18 December 2025

Pakistan’s textile manufacturing sector has formally sought a temporary waiver on gas levies for captive power generation as it braces for acute winter-related energy disruptions that threaten production schedules and export commitments

Vena Energy lines up global lenders for landmark Philippine solar project

18 December 2025

Vena Energy has reached a financing milestone for its 300 MW-peak Opus solar project in the Philippines, underscoring the growing appetite among international lenders for large-scale renewable energy investments in south-east Asia.

Tata Power moves towards decision on major solar wafer and ingot plant

18 December 2025

Tata Power is currently assessing potential locations in the eastern and southern states of Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

India’s POWERGRID secures much needed inter-state transmission project

18 December 2025

Once completed, the new transmission corridor is expected to improve grid reliability, support the evacuation of renewable energy from resource-rich regions and reduce congestion during periods of peak demand.

Laos opens first 400 kW EV fast-charging hub in Savannakhet

17 December 2025

Laos has taken a major step towards expanding its electric transport infrastructure with the opening of a high-capacity electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Seno Rest Area in Savannakhet province

First Vietnamese-made 132/33 kV transformer goes live in Australia

17 December 2025

Vietnam has recorded a significant export milestone after a 70 MVA, 132/33 kV power transformer, designed and manufactured by Dong Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation (EEMC), was successfully energised and brought into operation in Australia

TotalEnergies signs long-term renewable power deal to support Google’s data centres in Malaysia

17 December 2025

France’s TotalEnergies has entered a 21-year electricity supply agreement with Alphabet’s Google to provide renewable power for the tech giant’s data centre operations in Malaysia

India targets 5mn tonnes of green hydrogen demand by 2030

17 December 2025

India’s green hydrogen demand is projected to reach 5mn tonnes a year by 2030 as the government rolls out incentives to build domestic manufacturing capacity

World Bank urges decentralised renewables to strengthen South Asia’s energy security

17 December 2025

A move towards more decentralised renewable energy production would significantly improve South Asia’s energy security, enhance the reliability of electricity supply and reduce air pollution, according to the World Bank

$700bn price tag for Vietnam’s net-zero pledge

16 December 2025

Vietnam will need an estimated $670–700bn in long-term funding to achieve green growth and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

China brings semi-solid-state storage to commercial scale

16 December 2025

China Green Development Group has brought online a large-scale battery energy storage project in Inner Mongolia, marking a significant step in the commercialisation of semi-solid-state battery technology within the country’s power system.

Kshema Power wins grid contract for central India hybrid project

16 December 2025

Kshema Power has won a contract to build key transmission infrastructure for a large wind and solar hybrid project in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Battery pact underpins Indonesia–Singapore power link

16 December 2025

Vena Energy has taken a further step towards developing a cross-border renewable electricity project linking Indonesia and Singapore, securing a framework supply agreement with Chinese battery maker CATL.

India introduces wide-scale reforms to nation’s nuclear sector

16 December 2025

India’s government has introduced sweeping legislation in parliament aimed at overhauling the legal foundations of the country’s nuclear power sector.

JSW Energy locks in long-term supply deal in Karnataka

16 December 2025

JSW Energy has strengthened the contracted base of its generation portfolio after its subsidiary, JSW Energy (Utkal), secured a long-term power purchase agreement with electricity distribution companies in the southern state of Karnataka.

Chinese EV maker Xpeng to establish local vehicle production in Malaysia

16 December 2025

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Motors has reportedly signed a cooperation agreement with Malaysia-based manufacturing conglomerate EPMB Group to set up local production operations in Malaysia.

Battery storage moves centre stage as solar dominates Malaysia’s energy transition

16 December 2025

Solar energy now accounts for 92% of Malaysia’s total installed renewable energy capacity, making electricity storage a critical pillar of the country’s energy transition

India signs ADB financing to back growth critical projects

16 December 2025

A $650mn facility supports rooftop solar adoption under India’s flagship household solar programme, aiming to reach 10mn homes by 2027

India’s hydrogen demand seen nearly doubling to 12 mtpa by 2030

16 December 2025

ndia’s hydrogen demand is projected to almost double to around 12mn tonnes per annum (mtpa) by 2030, driven largely by fertilisers, refining and petrochemicals

Pakistan pushes power sector privatisation to curb losses and fix grid

16 December 2025

Pakistan’s prime minister has directed authorities to accelerate the privatisation of state-owned power companies and fast-track upgrades to electricity infrastructure

Battery storage tariffs in India plunge nearly 80%

16 December 2025

Battery energy storage system (BESS) tariffs discovered through competitive bidding have fallen by nearly 80% over the past two years, Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik told the Indian Parliament on December 15

India's nuclear energy bill seeks single law to replace 1962, 2010 acts, open path for capacity expansion

16 December 2025

The Indian government on December 15 introduced the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, proposing to repeal the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010

Bangladesh imports 11 LNG cargoes in November

15 December 2025

Bangladesh spent $360.99mn to import 11 cargoes of liquefied natural gas in November as part of efforts to secure energy supplies and meet rising domestic demand

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