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Singapore’s BlackGold set for $1bn reverse takeover of Mongolia’s Tengri Coal and Energy

LNG trade booms, as US shipments to Asia, Europe rise

LNG deliveries are reported to have risen by the most in a year in March, with shipments from the US to both Asia and Europe on the up.

Total justifies position on Myanmar

French major Total has defended its decision to continue producing natural gas in Myanmar despite the military coup, arguing that to do otherwise would put local staff at risk of reprisals from the military regime.

New green additions rise by nearly 50% in 2020

261 GW of new renewable power generating capacity was added globally in 2020, beating the previous record annual increase by almost 50%.

India’s Azure Power sells solar rooftop portfolio to Radiance Renewables

India’s Azure Power is to sell its non-core solar rooftop portfolio to renewable energy supplier Radiance Renewables in a deal worth IN$5.4bn ($73.5mn)

India's Borosil to double solar glass production to 900 tonnes per day

Mumbai-based solar panel glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables says it plans to invest INR5bn ($68.2mn) to double production to 900 tonnes per day.

Russia reveals proposed carbon pricing levels for Sakhalin

The Russian Economic Development Ministry and the authorities in Sakhalin region have proposed fines of RUB150-2,000 ($2-25) per tonne for companies that exceed proposed new GHG emissions quotas.

Chinese coal power approvals offset decline in rest of world

China’s continued expansion of its coal-fired generating sector is slowing down the rest of the world’s retreat from fossil fuels, according to new research.

Energy Secretary Granholm: Focus on renewables will help US manufacturing catch up with China

The focus of the administration of US President Joe Biden on renewable energy can help America catch up with China’s dominance in the sector. This is according to Biden’s Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm in a recent national TV interview.

Chinese lending to Africa not transparent

Between 2000 and 2018, Chinese lending to Africa has been consistently above $10bn per year between 2012 and 2017, with a peak of $30mn in 2016, with infrastructure being the dominant sector.

AEMO: LNG imports can delay Australian gas supply shortages

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has said an anticipated shortfall in natural gas supplies can be delayed as long the country begins importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the end of 2023.

Pakistan connects Chinese-built K-2 reactor to grid

Pakistan has connected the Chinese-built Hualong One (HPR1000) nuclear reactor at the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit 2 (K-2) to the national grid.

India has potential to stem rising emissions

India could keep greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the power generation sector at 2018 levels if it continues to expand renewables, according US researchers.

Japan considers ending support for coal tech exports

The Japanese government is seriously looking at ending financial support for exports of coal-burning generation technology in a bid to boost decarbonisation.

ADB approves $300mn loan to boost hydro in Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million loan to finance the construction of a 300MW hydropower plant that will increase the share of clean energy in Pakistan and improve the country’s energy security.

Dongfang Electric ships first 10-MW turbine

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Dongfang Electric Corp. (DEC) has shipped out the first 10-MW units built for the Changle Waihai offshore wind farm project.

Global green power progress is too slow

Wind and solar drive a record fall in coal generation in 2020, but the pace of change must be faster if climate targets are to be met

Africa’s wind growth stalls in 2020 as barriers to investment remain

Africa’s wind sector still lags behind the rest of the world, providing just 0.9% of new capacity in 2020

China’s green ambitions attract Aramco

Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as China’s energy partner of the future, building relationships that it hopes will create growth opportunities even as Chinese oil demand peaks.

Ørsted begins offshore installation at Greater Changhua 1 & 2a

Ørsted plans to begin full construction work at the 900-MW Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind farms in Taiwan in 2021.

GE Renewable Energy wins 30-MW turbine contract in Vietnam

GE Renewable Energy has won a contract to supply and commission turbines for the 30-MW Thuan Nhien Phong wind farm in Vietnam’s Binh Thuan Province.

OWC is appointed owner’s engineer for 300-MW Sinan offshore wind farm

South Korea’s Saman Corp. has hired renewables consultancy OWC to provide engineering services at the South Korean 300-MW Sinan offshore wind farm project.

20% of world’s corporate giants set net-zero targets

Work towards reaching net-zero targets must be robust, transparent and urgent if the Paris Agreement’s goals are to be met.

Coal India moves into solar

Coal India, the world’s largest coal producer, wants to move into solar power by manufacturing solar wafers and bidding in the country’s solar auctions.

China’s Trina Solar launches storage business unit

Trina Solar has launched a dedicated energy storage business unit to meet the growing demand for storage solutions.