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South Korea delays decision on 40-year-old reactor restart

South Korea is facing growing energy supply concerns as several nuclear reactors remain offline. The government has now postponed its decision on restarting the Kori-2 nuclear reactor.

Indonesia reinforces mineral downstreaming push to attract global investors

Indonesia is reaffirming its downstreaming agenda to global mineral players, underscoring its ambition to capture more value from its natural resources and accelerate the energy transition

Pakistan’s nuclear power output hits record 21.7 TWh in 2024, share in grid rises to 17%

Pakistan generated a record 21.7 terawatt-hours (TWh) of nuclear electricity in 2024, up from 21.3 TWh in 2023, raising the share of nuclear power in the national grid to an all-time high of 17% from 16.2% a year earlier

Modi lays foundation stone for nuclear project in Rajasthan

ndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 laid the foundation stone of Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd’s (ASHVINI) Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4X700 MW), valued at around INR420bn ($4.73bn), according to a Government of India

China deploys new power pricing regime to balance clean energy mix

Introduced in June, the framework abandons the uniform tariffs that once rewarded all renewable generation equally, regardless of local demand or grid capacity.

Indonesia’s Agrinas Palma outlines palm oil expansion from CPO to biodiesel

Pertamina Geothermal partners with Toyota to advance Indonesia’s green hydrogen ecosystem

Indonesian geothermal energy producer PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGEO) has signed a joint declaration with PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) to develop a green hydrogen ecosystem in the country

Google adds 15MWAC of solar to Japanese renewable portfolio

Google has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with JERA Cross, a subsidiary of Japan’s major energy company JERA, to acquire non-fossil certificates (NFCs) from 15MWAC of solar capacity developed by West Holdings.

Indonesian mining company Indominco shifts from coal gasification to semicoke

PT Indominco Mandiri (IMM), a subsidiary of PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk (ITMG), is preparing a semicoke processing project as part of its downstreaming programme

China sets first binding target to cut emissions

China has announced its first economy-wide commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, pledging a cut of between 7 and 10% by as soon as 2035.

Laos strengthens labour force for energy projects

The province’s growing energy industry, driven by wind, hydropower and coal projects, has sharply increased the demand for skilled workers.

Petronas wins appeal in gas payment dispute with Shell MDS

Petronas has welcomed a court ruling that overturned a High Court decision allowing Shell MDS to suspend its monthly gas payments to the Malaysian state-owned energy company

Sri Lanka launches energy financing strategy alongside hydrogen policy

Sri Lanka has officially launched its Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Strategy for the Energy Sector, marking a major step in mobilising resources to drive the country’s transition to renewable energy

Thailand to launch pilot clean energy DPPA by year-end

Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has confirmed that the country’s first pilot Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) project is in the final review stage and is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

Global Alliance commits $7.5bn to clean energy in developing world

Analysts have repeatedly warned that clean energy investment in developing economies such as Afghanistan, but excluding China, remains dangerously below levels required to meet international climate objectives.

EV sales boom across Indonesia's automotive market

Indian solar IPO looks to raise $339mn

The issue will be divided between a fresh equity sale worth roughly INR21.43bn and an offer for sale valued at INR8.56bn, enabling existing shareholders to pare back their holdings.

Ultra Gas & Energy to invest in 100 LNG outlets in India

Ultra Gas & Energy Ltd (UGEL), an Essar venture, has announced plans to scale its liquefied natural gas (LNG) retail network to 100 outlets across India with an investment of INR9bn ($108mn)

Sri Lanka rules out privatisation of power sector

Sri Lanka has no plans to privatise its power sector, with the government instead prioritising reforms aimed at improving efficiency and restructuring institutions, according to the President’s Media Division

India's NTPC explores overseas uranium assets to fuel nuclear expansion

Indian state-owned power major NTPC is considering acquiring uranium assets abroad to secure fuel supply for its planned nuclear power projects

Taiwan’s Linkou unit 1 set to resume operations

Linkou Power Plant’s Unit 1 in New Taipei City is set to resume service after repairs, Deputy Minister Lai Chien-hsin confirmed, following its shutdown caused by a pipe leak.

Taiwan Power struggles despite electricity price hike

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the state-owned electricity supplier, is expected to remain in deep financial deficit despite raising electricity rates from October, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).

BP sparks hope for South Korea’s offshore gas

BP plc, the UK-based oil and gas giant, has submitted a bid to develop offshore gas reserves in South Korea’s East Sea, signalling renewed optimism for the nation’s long-delayed energy ambitions despite the collapse of its flagship prospect.

Leaking butane in Malaysia neutralised with second flare deployment

A second portable flare is being installed on September 21 at Section 5 of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) site near Kemaman, where a Petronas Gas Berhad (PGB) pipeline has been leaking butane gas

PLN EPI and BNI strengthen biomass supply chain in Indonesia

Indonesia’s PLN is advancing clean energy by streamlining biomass sourcing and funding. Through PLN EPI and BNI, it supports suppliers of wood pellets, farm waste and other fuels for power plants.