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Pakistan emerges as global solar power front-runner, driven by record imports

18 June 2025

Pakistan has become one of the world’s fastest-growing solar power producers, outpacing even several developed nations in solar electricity’s share of the national grid

Gorakhpur nuclear plant in India on track, two units to go online by 2031

18 June 2025

The Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant in Haryana’s Fatehabad district is now progressing steadily, with two of its four reactors expected to be operational by 2031 and the remaining two by 2032

World Bank will now fund nuclear power projects

17 June 2025

The World Bank has announced it will end its longstanding prohibition on financing nuclear energy developments, a major policy reversal from the world’s most influential development lender.

Global offshore wind capacity up 14% in last year

17 June 2025

Global operating offshore wind capacity has grown from 74.7GW a year ago to 85.2GW, an increase of 14%, says a new RenewableUK report

Saigon Hi-Tech Park sets ambitious goal of 50% renewable energy use in drive towards net zero

17 June 2025

Saigon Hi-Tech Park is setting its sights on sourcing over 50% of its energy from renewable sources.

What the Iran-Israel war could mean for much of Asia

17 June 2025

From energy security and trade disruptions to political polarisation and rising tensions among Muslim-majority nations such as Indonesia, Malaysia and nuclear armed Pakistan, the consequences for Asia could reshape regional dynamics.

Nepal begins power exports to Bangladesh via Indian grid

17 June 2025

Nepal has commenced regular commercial electricity exports to Bangladesh, marking its formal entry into the international power market beyond its traditional partner India

Indonesian state-owned insurer partners with South Korea’s KevinLAB for green energy pilot in SOE sector

17 June 2025

Indonesian state-owned insurer PT Taspen has entered a tripartite agreement with South Korean tech firm KevinLAB Inc. and local EPC company PT Catur Elang Perkasa (CEP) to implement a green energy initiative

TotalEnergies expands Malaysian upstream portfolio with major offshore block acquisition

17 June 2025

TotalEnergies SE has bolstered its upstream gas portfolio in Southeast Asia through a significant acquisition of offshore assets in Malaysia, under new agreements with state-owned oil firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas)

ADNOC to make takeover bid of Australia’s Santos

16 June 2025

The United Arab Emirates’ state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Company will submit an all-cash AUD28.6bn takeover bid for Australian oil and gas producer Santos.

Kazakhstan awards Russia, China one nuclear plant project each, Uzbekistan revises its plan to include large facility

16 June 2025

Solution favoured by Astana will help balance relations with Moscow and Beijing.

Nuclear energy must anchor Indonesia’s long-term energy plan

16 June 2025

Indonesia must urgently place nuclear energy at the heart of its long-term energy strategy to safeguard energy security, boost economic competitiveness, and realise its carbon neutrality ambitions by 2060

GAIL inaugurates monsoon LNG operations at Dabhol following breakwater milestone

16 June 2025

India’s state-run gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd has successfully discharged its first LNG vessel during the Southwest monsoon season at the Dabhol terminal.

Indonesia eyes seaweed as strategic commodity for green growth and investor appeal

16 June 2025

Indonesia’s seaweed downstreaming initiative is drawing rising interest from investors, with state investment agency Danantara among those tracking its progress, according to Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN)

Singapore's Sembcorp secures first 50-MW RTC renewable power project in India

16 June 2025

Sembcorp Industries, through its wholly owned renewable energy arm Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited (SGIPL), has secured its first 50-MW Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable power project in India

Japan’s Green Energy & Company raises $7.6mn to advance battery storage and aggregation systems

16 June 2025

As Japan pushes to decarbonise its energy sector and improve grid stability, Green Energy & Company has secured JPY1.2bn to expand its large-scale battery energy storage systems.

Sri Lankan industry reels under power tariff hike, calls for relief measures

16 June 2025

The recent 15% hike in electricity tariffs in Sri Lanka has sparked concern among industrial and commercial consumers, who say they are bearing the brunt of the increase.

China’s LNG imports predicted to dip in 2025

15 June 2025

China is expected to experience a fall in LNG imports in 2025.

Chinese state-owned company reveals plans to become one of the largest renewable energy companies in Colombia

14 June 2025

China Three Gorges Latam aims to establish 1 gigawatt of renewable energy in Colombia over the next five years, emphasising the need for consistent legal frameworks to support long-term investment, according to country manager Cristian Díaz.

Why South Korea must prioritise bilateral nuclear research over fragmented one-off projects

13 June 2025

Should South Korea continue spreading its efforts across short-term, individual projects – often tied to specific, time-consuming contracts – or should it double down on long-term, bilateral nuclear research partnerships?

SK Innovation to equip Malaysia’s mega data hub with cutting-edge AI energy systems

13 June 2025

South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has formalised a deal to supply next-gen energy technologies for a major data centre under construction in Malaysia.

Asia surges ahead in global EV race as the West struggles to keep pace

13 June 2025

Asia has firmly established itself as the epicentre of the global electric vehicle revolution, driven by a powerful combination of vast consumer markets, robust infrastructure and unparalleled control over essential raw materials.

Yinson GreenTech and RMS Marine ink deal to accelerate electric vessel adoption in Singapore

13 June 2025

Yinson GreenTech and RMS Marine & Offshore Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly advance marine electrification and sustainable port solutions in Singapore

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