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Eneos Xplora acquires 10% stake in Malaysia’s Petronas MLNG Tiga project
Japan’s Eneos Xplora has purchased a 10% stake in Petronas’ Malaysia LNG Tiga project.
India’s AMPIN commissions 500-MWp hybrid project in Rajasthan
AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned around 500MWp of interstate transmission system-connected wind-solar hybrid capacity at Fatehgarh in Barmer, Rajasthan.
Solex Energy signs $420mn pact to build solar, battery manufacturing hub in India's Gujarat
Solex Energy Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Gujarat to develop a major renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem in the state, with a proposed investment of around INR40bn ($420mn).
India leans harder on coal as heatwave, Iran conflict strain energy supplies
India is increasing its reliance on coal-fired power as a combination of extreme summer heat and global supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict drive up electricity demand and constrain alternative fuels.
Laos and Thailand expand energy ties for economic resilience
Laos and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to closer energy cooperation, seeking to bolster supply stability in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
TotalEnergies-backed Philippine solar scheme secures funding
TotalEnergies and Nextnorth have secured financing for a 440MWp solar photovoltaic project in the Philippines, marking a further expansion of large-scale renewable energy investment in the country.
Indonesia secures 1,200-tonne waste supply for power plants
The East Kalimantan Provincial Administration has finalised a strategic daily supply of 1,270 tonnes of waste to fuel its upcoming Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) facilities
Maitree power plant sets generation milestone in Bangladesh
The Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant at Rampal has achieved a new benchmark in Bangladesh’s power sector, recording the highest monthly electricity generation in the country’s history.
India's SWELECT targets 10–15% battery storage market share with backward integration push
Chennai-based SWELECT Energy Systems is planning a strategic push into backward integration, including the manufacture of power electronics, as it aims to secure a 10–15% share of the battery energy storage systems (BESS) market.
Malaysian government to launch B15 biodiesel mandate in June
Malaysia is stepping up its energy sovereignty efforts, announcing the nationwide rollout of a 15% palm oil biodiesel blend (B15) starting June 1
Philippines' MGEN income climbs 51% on energy shift
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), the electricity production arm of the Philippines' largest power distributor, reported its core net income rose 51% year-on-year to PHP5.1bn ($104mn) in the first quarter of 2026.
Vietnam fast-tracks first nuclear plants under tight deadline
Vietnam is accelerating work on its first nuclear power projects as authorities push to meet an ambitious five-year timeline.
Japan, Vietnam deepen ties on energy and minerals
Japan and Vietnam have agreed to expand cooperation in energy and critical minerals, as both countries respond to global uncertainty and shifting supply chains.
Dam project drives relocation of hundreds in Laos
Resettlement is underway in northern Laos as a major hydropower project displaces hundreds of families.
China expands oil, gas reserves in five-year exploration drive
China identified a reported 225 large and medium-sized crude oil and natural gas fields during the 2021–25 period – the result of Beijing intensifying its efforts to support domestic energy security.
Chinese group CNNC to invest $322mn in ASX-listed Bannerman Energy's Namibian uranium project
Bannerman Energy (ASX: BMN), an Australian uranium developer, has secured a funding deal for $322mn to advance its Etango Uranium Project (Etango) in Namibia.
Indonesian president announces 13 projects to end the raw export era
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia has officially launched the second phase of the country’s national downstreaming programme, breaking ground on 13 strategic projects valued at IDR116 trillion ($6.7bn)
Malaysian company Jaycorp to take full control of energy arm in $3.8mn buyout
Furniture and packaging specialist Jaycorp Bhd is pivoting aggressively toward the green economy, proposing to acquire the remaining 40% stake in its subsidiary, Jaycorp Green Energy Sdn Bhd (JGE), for MYR15mn ($3.8mn) in cash
Indonesian coal company Bumi Resources to acquire Loyal Metals for $52mn
Indonesia’s coal giant PT Bumi Resources Tbk (BUMI) is diversifying its portfolio beyond fossil fuels, announcing a deal to acquire 100% of Australian-listed Loyal Metals Ltd(ASX: LLM)
South Korean ESS sector offsets slowing EV sales
South Korean battery manufacturers reported divergent financial results for the first quarter as they shifted focus to energy storage systems (ESS) to counter slowing electric vehicle (EV) demand.
Hanoi expands waste-to-energy capacity with Soc Son project
Hanoi has broken ground on work at the Soc Son waste-to-energy plant, as authorities step up efforts to address mounting environmental pressures from rapid urbanisation.
Japan’s Denso targets in-motion EV charging before end of decade
Denso Corporation is developing a system to wirelessly charge electric vehicles while in motion, with the aim of establishing the technology by fiscal 2029.
South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering funds $310mn US solar
Hyundai Engineering (000720.KS) signed a project financing deal worth $310mn for a solar facility in the US, the company announced on May 3. The funding comes from a consortium including Korea Development Bank.
Australia's giant battery fleet has killed the evening price spike
For decades, the economics of electricity markets around the world have been governed by a simple and expensive daily ritual: as the sun goes down, solar generation drops, demand rises, and coal- and gas-fired plants switch on to fill the gap
Chattogram garment sector under stress due to power cuts, rising fuel costs
Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector in Chattogram is under increasing pressure as extended load shedding and higher fuel prices disrupt factory operations, driving up costs and threatening export commitments.
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