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AmpereHour, IndiGrid commission India’s largest standalone battery storage project in Gujarat

19 May 2026

AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid have commissioned a 180-MW/360-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at a Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) substation in Gujarat.

Taiwan’s renewable energy push is a combination of ambition, delays, and dependence

19 May 2026

The government originally targeted a 2025 electricity mix of 20% renewables, 50% LNG and 30% coal. That target has since quietly slipped, with officials now acknowledging that the 20% renewables goal will likely not be reached until after 2026.

Sri Lanka opens door to green hydrogen investment push

19 May 2026

Sri Lanka has launched an ambitious drive to attract global investment into green hydrogen and green ammonia production, unveiling a new initiative aimed at transforming the island into a major clean energy hub in Asia.

Vietnam launches nationwide distribution of E10 biofuel in June

19 May 2026

Vietnam will begin nationwide distribution of E10 biofuel from June 1 as part of its transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy use.

Petronas signs 20-year charter with MISC for five LNG carriers

18 May 2026

Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), a subsidiary of Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas, has signed a massive 20-year time charter agreement with maritime logistics leader MISC Berhad for five newbuild 174,000 cubic metre liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers

Malaysian Gamuda’s subsidiary breaks ground on 75MW Western Australia solar farm

18 May 2026

DT Infrastructure, the Australian subsidiary of Malaysian engineering powerhouse Gamuda Bhd(GAMUDA), has commenced construction on the Jinbi Solar Farm in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region

Bangladesh's renewable energy goals lag as budget support remains weak

18 May 2026

Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector has received limited fiscal support despite repeated policy targets over the last decade, with less than 5% of total power-sector budget allocations directed toward renewable projects.

Bangladesh fuel import bill jumps by over $3.5bn due to West Asia tensions

18 May 2026

Bangladesh’s fuel oil and gas import costs have surged by around BDT400bn ($3.6bn) due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, placing severe pressure on the country’s finances.

Fujiyama expands solar panel manufacturing with new facility in India

18 May 2026

India’s clean energy manufacturing sector has received a major boost with the commissioning of a new solar panel manufacturing plant by Fujiyama Power Systems in Ratlam.

Laos electricity producer strengthens finances after difficult years

17 May 2026

Laos’ state-linked hydropower producer EDL-Gen has returned to profit in 2025 after suffering losses for the previous two years.

Cambodia maintains electricity tariffs despite global fuel price increases

17 May 2026

Cambodia will keep electricity prices unchanged despite rising global energy costs, with the government and Electricite du Cambodge absorbing around $40mn in additional expenses

Indonesian companies Astrindo, Humpuss sign $1.5bn MoU

15 May 2026

PT Astrindo Nusantara Infrastruktur Tbk(BIPI) has entered into a strategic partnership with PT Humpuss Maritim International Tbk(HUMI.JK) to explore five major energy and industrial projects across Indonesia

Indonesia, Malaysia's Citaglobal Berhad sign pact for waste-to-energy, biogas

15 May 2026

The Lampung Provincial Government of Indonesia has officially entered a strategic partnership with Malaysian firm Citaglobal Berhad to transform the region's waste management and energy landscape

Philippines orders electricity firms to boost power supply

15 May 2026

Power producers in the Philippines have been ordered to reinstate their full output capacities immediately. The directive follows a series of emergency alerts on the Luzon and Visayas grids caused by forced outage.

Bangladesh reviews revival of 31 cancelled renewable energy projects

15 May 2026

Bangladesh’s government has begun reassessing 31 cancelled renewable energy projects as authorities look to boost electricity generation capacity and restore investor confidence in the sector.

Vietnam’s Gia Lai approves $31mn solar project

14 May 2026

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved an investment policy for the Hoài Đức Solar Power Plant, which will be developed through a competitive bidding process to select an investor.

Heatwave fuels sharp increase in Ho Chi Minh electricity

14 May 2026

Electricity consumption in Ho Chi Minh City has climbed to record levels as persistent heatwaves continue to boost demand for air conditioning and cooling systems.

Myanmar pushes to revive declining Yadana gas production

14 May 2026

Myanmar and Thailand’s PTTEP have discussed plans to increase production from the Yadana gas project as output from the field continues to decline.

Kyushu Electric to replace reactor vessel cover at Genkai 4 for reliability upgrade

14 May 2026

Kyushu Electric Power Co. has decided to replace the top cover of the reactor vessel at unit 4 of its Genkai nuclear power plant in order to improve the reliability of the 1,180-MW pressurised water reactor.

China’s SGCC begins work on Tibet–Guangdong ultra-high voltage power link

14 May 2026

State Grid Corporation of China has begun construction of the Xizang section of the ±800 kV Tibet–Guangdong ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project.

Singapore passes halfway point in push for 2030 EV charging target

14 May 2026

The Land Transport Authority has reported that Singapore has installed more than 30,500 electric vehicle charging points as of March 2026, crossing the halfway threshold towards its national target of 60,000 chargers by 2030.

TotalEnergies, MK Land reach financial close on Malaysian solar project

14 May 2026

TotalEnergies and MK Land Holdings Berhad have reached financial close on a 30-MWac (around 50MWp) solar power plant in Kulim, Kedah, in Malaysia.

India approves $4bn coal gasification push

14 May 2026

India’s cabinet has approved a new incentive scheme worth INR375bn ($3.9bn) to accelerate surface coal and lignite gasification projects, as the government seeks to strengthen energy security.

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