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Vietnam’s EVN strengthens coal, LNG supplies

The utility said it was strengthening efforts to secure coal and liquefied natural gas supplies for power generation while promoting electricity savings and the installation of self-consumption rooftop solar systems.

Pakistan eases energy-saving curbs

Pakistan has rolled back a series of fuel conservation and austerity measures introduced earlier this year, reinstating previous operating arrangements for businesses and transport.

India's oldest nuclear power plant returns to service after major overhaul

India’s oldest nuclear power plant has resumed full operations after an extensive modernisation programme, with the first two units of the Tarapur Atomic Power Station in Maharashtra reconnecting to the grid.

Vietnam's Ca Mau starts construction of wind farm

Southern Vietnam's Ca Mau Province has begun construction of a nearly $95mn wind power project aimed at boosting renewable energy production and supporting long-term economic growth.

Vietnam boosts energy security with Petrovietnam agreements

Petrovietnam has signed two major agreements aimed at boosting hydrocarbon production, strengthening energy security and supporting Vietnam's long-term economic growth.

Thailand's solar expansion raises concerns over future waste

Thailand's rapid shift towards solar energy could create a significant waste challenge unless authorities establish a comprehensive system for managing ageing panels

Uzbekistan, Japan sign $230mn energy efficiency financing deal

Japan will provide Uzbekistan with a JPY 36.8bn ($228.2mn) loan package to support energy-efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industry.

Arctic LNG 2 Plant gets Boost as Russia’s Second LNG Icebreaker Nears Completion

With a South Korean-built Arc-7 LNG carrier redeployed from Yamal LNG, Arctic LNG 2 will soon have three ice breaking carriers to ship cargoes through the Northern Sea Route in winter.

Malaysian infrastructure company secures $83.7mn Islamic financing to part-finance solar plant

Malaysia-based infrastructure group Aizo Group Berhad (KL:AIZO) has secured a capital injection and submitted a regulatory filing to Bursa Malaysia on June 19

Indonesian president approves ex-vice president’s $3.7bn private energy venture

Injecting a wave of private capital into the state's industrial transformation grid, Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has greenlit an infrastructure proposal spearheaded by one of the country's most prominent elder statesmen

Taiwan, Baseload Power sign geothermal development pact

Baseload Power Taiwan and state-owned energy company CPC Corporation, Taiwan signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate geothermal energy development across the island, the companies announced on June 17.

South Korea selects locations for new nuclear reactors

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) selected Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province for two new large-scale nuclear reactors and Gijang in Busan for a new small modular reactor (SMR).

Australian Unions Reach Deal with Inpex to End Strikes at Ichthys LNG Plant

Australian union groups have come to an agreement with Japanese energy firm Inpex to halt strike action at the Ichthys LNG facilities.

Bangladesh slips in global energy transition ranking amid readiness concerns

Bangladesh ranked 99th among 120 countries in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026, trailing several South Asian neighbours as persistent weaknesses in policy, financing and infrastructure.

India’s thermal coal imports hit four-year low as renewables gain ground

India’s thermal coal imports recorded the lowest level in four years during the first five months of 2026, owing to higher domestic coal output, rising renewable energy generation and elevated import costs.

Chinese automakers report a near-vertical 8.9% market surge in Malaysia

Indonesia orders emergency coal flexibility following a 20mn metric tonne deficit

The Indonesian central government has intervened to resolve a severe domestic power supply bottleneck due to a critical 20mn metric tonne short-term coal deficit

China Resources New Energy targets record $3.6bn IPO

China Resources New Energy priced its Shenzhen initial public offering at CNY10.11 per share to raise up to CNY24.5bn ($3.6bn) if its overallotment option is fully exercised, a regulatory filing showed on June 18.

Malaysia gauges small modular reactors for nuclear energy future

Malaysia's energy planners are split over a critical technology fork: deploying cutting-edge Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) or relying on proven Large Conventional Reactors (LCRs)

India’s Inox Wind signs supply deal for 1,500 MW of turbines

Under the agreement, Inox Wind will provide its 3.3 MW and 4X MW wind turbine generators. The supply arrangement forms part of a broader push to expand renewable capacity through integrated group operations.

South Korea cuts gas import tariffs to 0%

South Korea will eliminate import tariffs on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas under a quota system in the second half of 2026, the Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on June 18.

Philippines approves 13 renewable energy projects

The Philippines’ Department of Energy has welcomed the certification of 13 renewable energy projects valued at PHP344.62bn ($5.7bn) under the government’s Green Lane initiative in the first five months of 2026.

Japan sets plan for up to five new nuclear reactors by 2040

The proposal marks the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster that the government has set a numerical target for reactor replacement.

China secures clean energy with Laos turbine deal

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Windey (300772.SZ) signed a contract to supply wind turbines for a cross-border electricity project in Laos.

Solar Energy Corporation of India launches 4,800 MWh renewable energy tender backed by storage

India’s state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a new tender seeking 4,800 MWh of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) capacity supported by co-located energy storage systems.