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TEPCO vows deep cuts and asset sales in approved turnaround plan

29 January 2026

Japan’s government has signed off on a fresh restructuring plan for Tokyo Electric Power Company, backing a sweeping overhaul aimed at restoring the utility’s financial footing while preparing it for a surge in power demand.

India and Canada relaunch ministerial energy dialogue

29 January 2026

India and Canada have agreed to deepen cooperation across conventional and clean energy sectors, relaunching the India-Canada Ministerial Energy Dialogue on the sidelines of India Energy Week 2026

India to scrap fixed clean energy tender targets amid growing project backlog

29 January 2026

India will move away from setting fixed annual targets for clean energy tenders after repeatedly missing auction goals and building up a substantial backlog of projects without confirmed buyers

Mongolia announces 2026 coal, copper and iron ore production targets

28 January 2026

Mongolia plans to produce 90mn tonnes of coal, 1.9mn tonnes of copper concentrate and 9.4mn tonnes of iron ore in 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIMR) has announced.

Oroi Village officially recognised as a beneficiary of the Papua LNG pipeline project

28 January 2026

Oroi village, situated in Ward 8 of Nara South in Kairuku District, has been formally acknowledged as a beneficiary community of the upcoming Papua LNG project because of its proximity to the planned gas pipeline

India’s Waree Renewable Tech take majority stake in APS

27 January 2026

Waaree Renewable Technologies is moving to strengthen its engineering and execution capabilities with the acquisition of a majority stake in Associated Power Structures, in a deal valued at $134mn.

India’s Juniper moves into BESS – in a big way

27 January 2026

At 100 MWh, the installation is among the largest grid-connected battery storage projects currently in operation in India.

KPI Green brings new large-scale solar project to bear

27 January 2026

KPI Green Energy has commissioned the first phase of its large-scale solar project awarded by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, bringing 24.2 MW of alternate current capacity into operation.

China’s Dayu New Energy to develop 500-MW solar, wind projects in Tajikistan

27 January 2026

China’s Dayu New Energy Limited has announced plans to develop solar and wind power plants with a combined installed capacity of 500 megawatts in the Kubodiyon and Jaihun districts of Tajikistan’s southwestern Khatlon region.

BYD breaks ground on $130mn electric vehicle battery plant in Vietnam

27 January 2026

Chinese battery giant BYD has officially commenced construction of its first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in Vietnam following the signing of a strategic partnership with local firm Kim Long Motor. The project, valued at $130m

China brings world’s first fourth-generation pebble tech nuclear reactor online

27 January 2026

China has begun commercial operations of the world’s first fourth-generation nuclear reactor, marking a major milestone in nuclear safety and low-carbon energy innovation with its High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor-Pebble-bed Module (HTR-PM).

Vietnam moves towards increased LNG use

27 January 2026

Vietnam is doubling down on its quest to expand LNG use, with Hanoi reportedly preparing to loosen state power-purchasing rules in a renewed attempt to revive stalled investment in LNG-fired generation.

NMDC begins coal mining as India pushes energy security

27 January 2026

The new foray marks NMDC’s formal entry into coal mining and broadening its footprint in eastern India

Japan’s Chubu Electric faces scrutiny as nuclear fraud probe begins

27 January 2026

Japan’s atomic regulator initiated a physical audit of Chubu Electric Power’s main offices. This investigation follows revelations of data manipulation involving earthquake risk assessments at the Hamaoka nuclear facility in Shizuoka.

South Korea reaffirms commitment to dual reactor expansion

27 January 2026

The South Korea administration has reaffirmed its intention to establish two massive nuclear power facilities by 2038.

Pakistan, Malaysia explore halal food, green energy and tourism cooperation

27 January 2026

Pakistan and Malaysia have held fresh discussions on expanding cooperation in halal food, green energy and tourism as both sides seek to deepen bilateral ties

Bangladesh’s power gamble and how energy security is in play at the ballot box

27 January 2026

Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s energy mix has shifted sharply as domestic gas fields have declined and electricity demand has surged. Imported LNG stepped in to fill the gap.

India’s LNG buyers stall long-term deals as they press for lower prices

27 January 2026

India’s liquefied natural gas buyers are delaying the finalisation of multi-decade supply agreements as they seek cheaper pricing and more flexible terms, betting that a looming surge in global supply will strengthen their negotiating position

Elridge Energy to supply 100,000 tonnes of biomass fuel to Thailand

26 January 2026

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd has strengthened its presence in the regional renewable energy market after its wholly owned subsidiary, Bio Eneco Sdn Bhd, signed a memorandum of understanding with Thailand’s Berkana Power Co Ltd.

Santos gas finally on its way to Japan

26 January 2026

Santos said the inaugural shipment from the offshore Barossa field in the Timor Sea has arrived at the Darwin LNG plant and is being readied for export to Japan’s Sakai terminal near Osaka.

Japan’s LNG imports in 2025: a subdued year amid broader market shifts

26 January 2026

According to provisional customs data released by the Japanese Ministry of Finance on January 22, LNG imports fell 1.4% to 64.98mn tonnes in 2025, compared with 2024.

Taiwan to mandate solar installations for sizeable new structures

23 January 2026

Commencing August 1, newly constructed buildings in Taiwan exceeding 1,000 square metres must feature rooftop solar arrays.

Alarm triggers shutdown at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor

23 January 2026

Tokyo Electric Power Co. paused operations at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility on January 22 following a technical warning.

New South Korea grid secures SK Hynix energy

23 January 2026

The regional administration of Gyeonggi and the state-operated Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) recently formalised a pact to develop a 27km underground electrical grid.

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