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Adani Group plans $60bn investment in India’s power sector by FY32
Sri Lanka begins construction of $140m Rividanavi solar power park
Sri Lanka has launched construction of the country’s largest renewable energy project, the Rividanavi Solar Power Park, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake
Shell weighs sale of stake in flagship Australian LNG project
Onshore in Australia, Shell owns the Queensland Gas Company, acquired in 2016, on the opposite side of the continent, which produces coal-bed methane for LNG exports through the QCLNG plant at Gladstone, north of Brisbane.
China accused of escalating Taiwan tensions with oil drilling in disputed waters
By placing energy platforms in contested waters, China is signalling both defiance of international rulings and a willingness to tighten the squeeze on Taiwan.
Vietnam’s electric motorbike market heats up amid fierce competition
With an estimated 50mn motorbikes already on the road, Vietnam—the world’s fourth-largest motorbike market—faces mounting pressure to transition away from petrol in response to climate change and worsening air quality.
Thailand’s clean energy shortfall poses risk to data centre growth
Thailand’s ambition to become a leading digital hub may be undermined by concerns over its inconsistent clean energy supply
US introduces bill to aid LNG exports to Taiwan
A bipartisan bill was introduced by two Senators on September 5 seeking to boost LNG exports to Taiwan.
Second Russian LNG tanker arrives in Chinese port defying sanctions
A second vessel transporting LNG from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 terminal has docked at a Chinese port.
Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline deal with China to cut Russian domestic supplies
Completing the Power of Siberia 2 (POS2) gas pipeline linking China to Russia’s Yamal gas fields may reduce the amount of gas available to the domestic market, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev said during the Eastern Economic Forum.
India's hydro and pumped storage projects to benefit from clarity on approval process
Under existing rules, hydro projects with an investment requirement above $340mn must receive CEA concurrence before moving forward.
India’s GST Council plans to boost clean energy use
India’s Goods and Services Tax Council has approved a significant reshaping of tax rates, in a move designed to alter the balance between fossil fuels and clean energy.
Vietnam’s long-term energy future to see nuclear and renewables do some heavy lifting
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm on August 20 laid out the Politburo’s strategy for national energy security to 2030 in a resolution, with ambitions stretching to 2045.
Singapore and India formalise green shipping corridor with MoU
Singapore and India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation, deepening cooperation on greener shipping practices
Indonesia to launch $0.20/kWh waste-to-energy projects across 33 cities by year-end
Indonesia is moving ahead with plans to convert waste into electricity, with construction on its first waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities expected to begin by the end of this year,
Pakistan secures $130mn ADB loan to modernise energy sector
Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy confirmed on September 4 that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a $130mn facility for the country’s power sector, aimed at supporting clean energy initiatives and upgrading transmission and distribution net
Sri Lanka’s renewable power share climbs to 73% in June 2025
Sri Lanka’s renewable electricity generation rose to 73% in June 2025, compared with 62% a year earlier, driven mainly by stronger hydro output from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) along with solar and other private renewable sources
India's tax cuts to boost solar and wind energy growth
India’s recent reduction in taxes on renewable energy equipment is set to bring down project expenses and heighten competition among developers, thereby quickening the nation’s shift towards clean energy
New thermal power plant on the cards for West Bengal
Once operational, the output from the station will be purchased in full by the state distribution company under a long-term agreement, ensuring steady supply for West Bengal’s growing power demand.
South Korean offshore wind ambitions get a major 700-MW leg-up
South Korea has pressed ahead with its offshore wind ambitions, awarding nearly 700 megawatts of capacity in its latest competitive tender while giving preference to domestic turbine technology.
China installs the world’s biggest single offshore turbine
When in place it rises to almost 200 metres, the turbine carries blades 153 metres long and spans a rotor diameter of 310 metres, in the process creating a swept area of some 77,000 square metres.
Malaysia gives boost to solar sector with a wave of new projects
Malaysia has given the green light to a fresh wave of large-scale solar projects, signalling a major expansion of its renewable energy capacity.
Central India sees new solar project brought online
The company has completed a 50 megawatt-peak open access project in Gatapar village, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh.
Singapore commissions study on advanced nuclear options amid net-zero push
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) has tapped UK engineering firm Mott MacDonald to assess the safety and feasibility of advanced nuclear energy technologies, as the city-state explores options to meet its 2050 net-zero target
Hokkaido halts solar project near protected wetland
Will Chinese EV and AI plans for Central Asia help fuel rise of the "electro-yuan", akin to the petrodollar?
Yuan-based settlements in cross-border trade look set to become more common.
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