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India’s electricity demand to grow 6–6.5% annually over five years

29 May 2025

India’s electricity demand is expected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6–6.5% over the next five years, driven by the rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), rapid expansion of data centres, and increased green hydrogen product

Hayleys Fentons partners with CEB for Sri Lanka’s largest private wind power project

29 May 2025

HayWind – the wind energy subsidiary of Hayleys Fentons – has entered into a landmark partnership with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to develop Sri Lanka’s largest privately funded wind power project

India’s remote Northeast emerges as a green energy frontier

29 May 2025

India’s Northeast is gaining renewed strategic and economic significance as the country recalibrates its regional posture amid evolving geopolitical dynamics

China and Brazil forge nuclear partnership for sustainable growth

28 May 2025

China’s National Atomic Energy Agency and Brazil’s National Atomic Energy Commission formalised a new agreement to strengthen collaboration on nuclear energy.

Mumbai-listed GE Vernova T&D posts threefold rise in Q4 profit

28 May 2025

Mumbai-listed power transmission and distribution company GE Vernova T&D reported a profit after tax (PAT) of INR1.865bn ($21mn) in Q4FY25

Philippines to launch third microgrid auction to power 167 remote communities

28 May 2025

The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) will commence its third round of microgrid provider auctions by June 2025, aiming to bring electricity to 167 unserved and underserved communities across 71 locations.

Fast Cables expands solar capacity to 3 MW at manufacturing site in Pakistan

28 May 2025

Pakistan’s Fast Cables Limited has brought online an additional 1.1 MW solar power system at its manufacturing unit in the country, upping its total installed solar capacity to 3 MW

India’s coal imports fall nearly 8% in FY 2024–25

28 May 2025

India’s coal imports declined by 7.9% in the fiscal year 2024–25, totalling 243.62mn tonnes (MT), down from 264.53 MT in the previous year, according to a government press release issued on May 27.

US tariffs: threat or opportunity for ASEAN’s clean energy ambitions?

28 May 2025

In April, when US President Donald Trump announced steep import tariffs targeting a swathe of sectors, reigniting concerns among many ASEAN countries that have flourished under the China+1 strategy.

INTERVIEW: Karen Chen – adviser to the Taiwan Geothermal Association

27 May 2025

Currently, there are over 20 geothermal projects either operational or under development across Taiwan with massive potential across – or under – the main island.

Excelerate Energy sets sights on Vietnam as LNG hub for Southeast Asia

27 May 2025

The announcement follows a series of agreements signed earlier this year aimed at boosting Vietnam’s LNG capacity.

US invites Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to Alaska for energy talks amid trade tensions

27 May 2025

Donald Trump has long urged allies including Japan and South Korea to increase purchases of American energy, frequently tying these demands to tariffs and broader trade discussions.

India to roll out 72,000 EV charging stations

27 May 2025

In a step towards accelerating the country's transition to sustainable mobility, the Government of India is set to install approximately 72,000 public EV charging stations nationwide under the INR20bn ($240mn) PM E-Drive scheme

B.Grimm Power strengthens renewable energy presence with new 65 MW solar plant in the Philippines

27 May 2025

B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (BGRIM), one of Thailand’s leading industrial energy producers, has taken a major step in expanding its renewable energy portfolio by acquiring a 97% ownership in Caronsi Solar Energy Corporation.

Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam power giants form alliance to explore regional green energy trade

27 May 2025

Major electricity companies from Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam have agreed to explore renewable energy cooperation across their borders, aligning with Southeast Asia’s long-term vision of building a regional power grid

Indonesia attracts fresh wave of Chinese EV investments amid global trade shifts

27 May 2025

Indonesia is poised to solidify its standing as a rising force in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry, with four Chinese firms preparing to set up EV-related manufacturing operations in the country

Korean battery industry faces pressure amid US EV policy shift

27 May 2025

South Korean battery manufacturers are bracing for impact following the US House of Representatives’ approval of a bill that could terminate electric vehicle (EV) tax incentives as soon as next year.

Pakistan earmarks 2,000 MW to power AI and Bitcoin mining

27 May 2025

The Pakistan government has set aside 2,000 MW of power in the first phase of a national programme to run artificial intelligence data centres and Bitcoin mining operations

BP signs 10-year LNG deal with China’s Zhejiang Energy

26 May 2025

British supermajor BP has agreed to a 10-year LNG sales and purchase agreement with Zhejiang Energy.

Celios identifies 14 funding sources to support Indonesia’s socio-bioeconomic transition

26 May 2025

The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has proposed 14 funding sources to finance Indonesia’s shift towards a socio-bioeconomic model, a progressive framework that combines social inclusion, environmental sustainability, economic growth

Date set for Taiwan referendum on possible nuclear restart

26 May 2025

The announcement follows the passage of a motion in the Legislative Yuan to hold a referendum on the matter. The commission, an independent body tasked with overseeing referendum procedures, reviewed two proposed referendum questions.

POSCO unveils first LNG carrier in South Korea

26 May 2025

POSCO Group, a major South Korean steel manufacturer, has taken a significant step into the energy sector with the launch of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.

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