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ConocoPhillips' exit from Sarawak oil project raises pressure on Malaysian government

6 May 2025

ConocoPhillips announced it would exit the Salam-Patawali deepwater oil and gas field, which it had jointly discovered with Petronas in 2018. The 50:50 joint venture, located off southern Sarawak, had been projected to cost $3.13bn.

India's Tripura state aims to generate 150 MW of solar power by March 2027

6 May 2025

The northeastern state of Tripura is aiming to generate 150 MW of solar power by March 2027 as the PM Surya Ghar Mufta Bijli Yojana gains traction

Indonesia and Japan strengthen collaboration on green energy and infrastructure

6 May 2025

Indonesia and Japan have reinforced their partnership in clean energy and eco-friendly infrastructure through the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative.

Coal India, UPRVUNL sign MoU for 500-MW solar project in India's Uttar Pradesh

6 May 2025

Coal India Ltd (CIL) and U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) have inked a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a 500-MW solar power project in the state of Uttar Pradesh, CIL said in a press release dated May 5.

Vietnam warns climate rules could threaten jobs for 20mn workers without energy savings

6 May 2025

Vietnam's industry minister warned on May 5 that stricter global climate regulations could jeopardise jobs for about 20 million workers and hurt economic growth unless the country improves energy efficiency.

Vietnam proposes streamlining nuclear power approvals in draft law revision

6 May 2025

Vietnam's government has proposed shifting approval authority for nuclear power projects to the prime minister under a draft amendment to the atomic energy law.

Thai business groups warn against proposed gas price restructuring

5 May 2025

Thailand's leading business associations have jointly opposed the government's proposed pool gas scheme, warning the energy pricing reform could significantly raise industrial costs and threaten nearly 2mn jobs.

Alternergy secures second wind project in the Philippines' Batangas

5 May 2025

Alternergy Holdings Corporation (ALTER) is advancing the Philippines' renewable energy agenda with its latest acquisition of a 150 MW onshore wind project in Batangas.

Eku Energy secures support for major battery project in Japan

5 May 2025

Eku Energy, an international developer of battery storage solutions supported by investors including Macquarie’s Green Investment Group and BCI, intends to build a large-scale energy storage facility in Kasaoka City, located in Okayama Prefecture.

GE Vernova wins major transformer supply contract from Power Grid India

5 May 2025

US-based power solutions firm GE Vernova has secured a significant order from Power Grid Corporation of India to supply over 70 extra high-voltage transformers and shunt reactors for transmission projects across the country

Artificial Intelligence and electricity: a new energy challenge

4 May 2025

The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence is transforming how industries operate, particularly the electricity sector.

Experts warn US LNG deals threaten Southeast Asia’s energy security and climate goals

2 May 2025

As Southeast Asian nations weigh long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) import deals with the United States to address trade imbalances, energy analysts caution that such commitments could undermine energy security and derail the region’s clean energy

Indonesia’s Indorama to invest $2bn in US blue ammonia project amid rising tariffs

2 May 2025

Indonesia’s Indorama Corporation is set to invest $2bn (approximately IDR34 trillion) in a blue ammonia facility in Louisiana, United States, as part of its global expansion strategy and in response to new US trade barriers

Vietnam cuts LNG import tax to 2% to boost clean energy push

2 May 2025

Vietnam has reduced its liquefied natural gas (LNG) import tariff from 5% to 2% to accelerate its shift to cleaner energy, according to a March 31 government decree.

Indonesia greenlights first nuclear power plant with Rosatom, targets 2030 launch

2 May 2025

Indonesia has approved a landmark proposal from Russian state-owned nuclear giant Rosatom to build the country’s first nuclear power plant, with operations expected to begin between 2030 and 2032

GreenLine partners with Bekaert in India to decarbonise road logistics with LNG trucks

2 May 2025

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar venture focused on LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial vehicles, has partnered with Bekaert, a global supplier of tyre reinforcement technologies, to reduce emissions in road logistics

Pakistan approves 10-year power expansion plan, to save $17bn by scrapping costly power projects

2 May 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the revised 10-year Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP 2024–34), which is projected to save the national economy PKR4,743bn ($17bn) by eliminating nearly 8,000 MW of expensive power project

Lautec secures key inspection role for Taiwanese offshore wind development

2 May 2025

Lautec has entered into a consultancy framework to provide inspection expertise for the 495 MW Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm, situated around 35 kilometres from Taichung City, Taiwan.

Vietnam plans $18bn annual investment in power sector through 2035

2 May 2025

Vietnam will need to invest between $16bn and $18bn each year until 2035 to carry out its updated National Power Development Plan (PDP VIII), according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Japan takes major step toward reviving nuclear reactor at Tomari

2 May 2025

Japan’s nuclear regulator has conditionally approved a key report stating that Tomari Unit 3 on Hokkaido Island aligns with updated safety criteria—an essential step toward restarting the reactor

Doosan named key partner in Candu Energy's global nuclear projects

2 May 2025

South Korean engineering firm Doosan Enerbility has been appointed a key partner by Canada's Candu Energy to support nuclear initiatives worldwide.

India’s coal production rises to 81.57mn tonnes in April

2 May 2025

India’s total coal production in April 2025 reached 81.57mn tonnes (provisional), reflecting an increase from 78.71mn tonnes recorded during the same month last year, the Government of India announced in a press release dated May 1.

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