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AustChina set to begin Tanzania lithium drilling program
AustChina Holdings Limited is set to start a maiden drilling program at the Chenene Lithium Project in Tanzania focusing on four high-potential lithium targets with assays of up to 1.08% Li2O.
Ørsted commissions Taiwan and Asia’s largest ever wind farm
Ørsted, alongside Taiwanese government officials, convened late in April to commemorate the commissioning of the initial sections of the Greater Changhua offshore wind farms
Indonesia aims for higher biodiesel blending ratio amidst rising demand
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia projects a minimum stock of around 17.57mn kilolitres of crude palm oil to sustain the Biodiesel B40 program, a significant step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels
Indonesia, Netherlands strengthen energy cooperation for climate action
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif engaged in bilateral discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate and Energy Policy of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, during his recent visit to the Netherlands
First uranium produced at South Australia ‘Honeymoon’ facility
The Boss Energy Honeymoon project in South Australia has produced its first drum of uranium in over ten years.
Indonesia and EU to spearhead energy transition and carbon trading opportunities
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has unveiled Indonesia's collaborative efforts with the EU Commission to champion energy transition and explore avenues for carbon trading with the European Union
Indonesia's Pertagas and PHE forge alliance in gas compressor utilisation
PT Pertamina Gas and PT Pertamina Hulu Energi have embarked on a collaborative endeavour to explore the utilisation of gas compressors to meet PHE’s operational and production requirements
Indonesia accelerates CCS initiatives in Sunda-Asri basin
Indonesia's journey towards carbon neutrality gains momentum as the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment unveils plans for the final investment decision on the carbon capture and storage project in the Sunda-Asri Basi
Vietnam faces challenges on ambitious net zero aviation goal
Vietnam's aviation industry is aiming for ambitious net zero emissions by 2050, but significant hurdles remain, according to a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City.
Bangladeshi government to increase LNG spot imports
The government of Bangladesh has opted to increase its intake of LNG with plans to import a total of 23 spot cargoes between January and June.
Madhav Infra Projects secures contract for $39.5mn solar power project in Gujarat
Madhav Infra Projects announced on April 24 that Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd has awarded it a letter of intent for a solar power generation project valued at $39.5mn
EGAT, Laotian utility team up to explore green hydrogen production
Thailand's Electricity Generating Authority is partnering with Lao Electricity State Enterprises and Japanese companies Chiyoda Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation to explore the use of renewable energy certificates.
GULF expands waste-to-energy portfolio with $420mn joint venture
GULF Energy Development Public Company Limited announced a significant expansion into waste-to-energy through its subsidiary Gulf West Two Energy Holdings Company Limited.
Asia likely to need more LNG for longer
Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are struggling to meet end-of-decade emissions targets as the pace of renewables development is not fast enough, argues Graeme Bethune, the chairman of Australian consultancy EnergyQuest.
GAIL planning to double the size of Dabhol LNG terminal near Mumbai
India’s state-owned natural gas company GAIL is reportedly intent on augmenting the capacity of its all-important LNG terminal at Dabhol, Maharashtra.
Pakistan hoping Iran gas pipeline becomes operational ASAP
Pakistan is eager to bring onstream a long-stalled pipeline as soon as possible to receive Iranian natural gas, Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji said, after holding talks with his Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad.
Tamboran strikes Northern Territory gas deal
Australian independent producer Tamboran Resources has reached a long-term gas sales contract with the Northern Territory government for supplies from the Beetaloo joint venture’s planned Shenandoah South pilot development.
Indonesia’s household appliance provider MODENA launches MODENA Energy for renewable solutions
MODENA Group, Indonesia's household appliances industry, has launched MODENA Energy, a subsidiary dedicated to pioneering renewable energy solutions
Vietnam's wind power: positive signs despite hurdles
Vietnam is taking strides towards its ambitious goal of net zero emissions by 2050, with positive developments in wind power projects.
Thailand pushes green agenda as EXIM Bank and Wave BCG join forces
Thailand's Export-Import Bank and Wave BCG, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, have joined forces to spearhead a sustainability drive across Thai businesses.
Vietnam's LNG power push stalls as price concerns hinder PPA talks
Vietnam's ambitious plans for LNG-fired power generation face a hurdle as negotiations between state-owned Vietnam Electricity and private investors hit a deadlock
India bolsters access to critical minerals in the race for next-generation energy
According to a government official, India is intensifying efforts to secure access to critical minerals such as lithium, aiming to narrow the gap with rivals such as China in the race to develop next-generation energy supply chains
Indonesia’s Medco Energi Internasional completes divestment of Ophir Vietnam Block 12W
PT Medco Energi Internasional has finalised the divestment of its entire shareholding in Ophir Vietnam Block 12W BV to Bitexco Energy Company Limited
Iran eyes overseas power plant development
Iran plans to expand its power plant development projects overseas, including renewable energy generation.
UAE's Masdar to invest in 1.2 GW solar power plant in Indonesia's new capital
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, unveiled plans for UAE-based energy company Masdar to invest in the construction of a 1.2-gigawatt Solar Power Plant in the Nusantara Capital City
China promotes nuclear tech through carbon-14 production at Qinshan NPP
China has initiated mass production of the carbon-14 isotope at the Qinshan nuclear power plant, as announced by the China National Nuclear Corporation
India’s solar waste problem
India's solar power surge is yielding an unforeseen consequence: mounting waste.
US to restore tariffs on bifacial solar panels – report
The anticipated decision from the Biden administration regarding a solar panel trade exemption, aimed at reversing a two-year-old policy allowing tariff-free imports of a prevalent technology, is set to be granted.
REM: US to restore tariffs on bifacial solar panels
Climate crisis could cost $59 trillion a year – study
As the climate crisis intensifies, a recent study published in Nature unveils alarming projections: the global economy faces a staggering $59 trillion annual economic toll by 2050 due to climate change impacts.
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