REM - Renewable Energy

DRC’s Gecamines reaches cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan's ERG in move to resolve long-running disputes

Democratic Republic of Congo’s state-owned mining company Gecamines has struck a cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan’s ERG, moving to resolve years of disputes between the two sides, Bloomberg reported on September 11.

Southeast Asia poised to become net biofuel exporter, Petronas says

Southeast Asia is emerging as a future net exporter of biofuels, with surplus production capacity set to flow into markets such as Europe, a senior Petronas executive said at the APPEC conference in Singapore

India's Inox Neo Energies acquires 640-MW hybrid portfolio ahead of parent’s IPO

Inox Neo Energies Ltd has acquired a 640 MW wind-solar hybrid portfolio from the Evergreen Group as it looks to expand its clean power pipeline

India launches green hydrogen innovation fund

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched an INR1bn ($11mn) Call for Proposals to support start-ups developing innovative green hydrogen technologies, the Indian government said in a press release

Ukraine’s wind power expands despite war damage and occupied territory

Costa Rica set to end year with about 35,000 electric vehicles

Costa Rica expects to end 2025 with approximately 35,000 electric vehicles in circulation, maintaining its position as the regional leader despite growing competition from neighbouring countries.

Azerbaijan and UAE advance renewable energy partnership with solar and wind rollout

Azerbaijan's AzerEnergy advances renewable energy cooperation with UAE's Masdar on 1,000MW solar and wind projects scheduled for completion by 2026.

Kazakhstan to launch international rare earth metals lab

Kazakhstan will soon host an internationally accredited laboratory dedicated to rare earth metals, a step expected to strengthen the country’s position in global supply chains for critical raw materials, The Times of Central Asia has reported.

South Korea cuts hydrogen vehicle subsidies as industry faces setback

Pertamina and Princeton Digital Group roll out renewable diesel in Indonesia’s data centres

Pertamina Patra Niaga, the commercial and trading subholding of PT Pertamina (Persero), is expanding the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to support Indonesia’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Nine killed and six missing as Bali suffers worst flooding in a decade

Kyrgyzstan building mega dam in “very dangerous place”, says Academy of Sciences head in earthquake warning

Officials deny pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar Kambarata-1 hydroelecric project with inadequate seismic surveys.

South Korean minister indicates possible limitations of future nuclear expansion

Kim Sung-hwan told reporters on September 9 that the government’s current energy blueprint calls for the construction of two new reactors and a small modular reactor.

ACWA Power to build Central Asia’s first wind plant with utility-scale battery storage in Uzbekistan backed by $51mn ADB loan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power have inked an agreed $51mn loan package that will help finance the latter as it develops Central Asia’s first wind power plant with a utility-scale battery storage system in Uzbekistan.

Australia's Allied Green Ammonia to develop green aviation fuel project in Uzbekistan

Australian company Allied Green Ammonia is planning to start producing green aviation fuel in Uzbekistan, the country's Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade has announced.

Kenya, France's AFD agree to cooperate in geothermal segment to boost uptake in East Africa

Kenya and France have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate geothermal energy development in East Africa, focusing on Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, according to the French Development Agency (AFD)

Kam Group signs landmark $2bn Afghanistan energy deal

Kam Group, a private Afghan company, has signed a $2bn contract with national utility Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) to produce 2,000 megawatts of electricity, Tolo News reported on September 7.

Iran launches 200MW solar power plant in Khorasan Razavi

Iran breaks ground on 200MW solar power plant in Mahvelat with IRR6.2 trillion investment, aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependence and create 400 jobs.

Kazakhstan sets out four priority areas for rare earth metals sector

Kazakhstan has set out four priority areas for the development of its rare earth metals sector, with at least three processing projects due to be implemented, official news agency Kazinform reported on September 9.

South Korea’s proposed climate ministry sparks concerns in nuclear sector

The South Korean government’s plan to shift responsibility for energy policy, including nuclear power has sparked strong criticism from academic sector.

Philippines green energy auction secures 9.4GW of renewable capacity

The Philippines has successfully attracted 9.4GW of renewable energy commitments through its Fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), according to the Department of Energy.

Beco Steel to install 2-MW solar power system at Lahore plant

Pakistan’s Beco Steel Limited has signed an agreement with a renewable energy firm to set up a 2-megawatt (MW) solar power system at its plant in Badami Bagh, Lahore

Uttar Pradesh pumped storage transmission link contracted to Powergrid

The state, located near a number of large cities is becoming increasingly important to the power generation sector in India with numerous projects in the pipeline.

Uzbekistan’s auto imports fall in Jan-Aug, but EV inflows more than double

Uzbekistan imported close to 29,000 EVs in the first eight months of 2025, more than double the number brought in over the same period last year, as demand for battery-powered cars continued to reshape the country’s auto market.

Kyrgyzstan to discuss ministry proposal to build nuclear plant

Small Central Asian country could follow in footsteps of bigger neighbours Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which have atomic power projects under way.