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Myanmar launches 15-MW solar plant to strengthen power supply

Myanmar has commissioned a new 15-megawatt solar power plant in Nay Pyi Taw, marking another step in efforts to expand electricity generation and improve the reliability of the national grid.

Vietnam records 115,916 VinFast EV deliveries in first half

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast delivered a record 115,916 electric vehicles in the domestic market during the first half of 2026, marking a 72% increase from a year earlier.

Pakistan looks to LNG spot market amid disruption of deliveries from Qatar

Pakistan has issued a tender for an LNG cargo on the spot market amid concerns of further disruption of supplies from Qatar following worsening relations between Iran and the US.

Indonesia tightens oversight on domestic coal quotas

Of the total allocation, 154mn tonnes have been reserved for coal-fired power plants operated by state utility PT PLN.

India’s Rajesh Power wins PGVCL Contract

The turnkey contracts cover the conversion of the existing 11kV high-tension and low-tension overhead distribution network into an underground cable network with a ring main system.

China’s SGCC starts Xinjiang grid project

State Grid Corporation of China, the country's largest state-owned transmission company, has started construction of the 750kV Changbei transmission and transformation project in Xinjiang Province.

Indonesia plans methanol plants to back B50 biodiesel rollout

Indonesia will build methanol plants in East Java and East Kalimantan to support demand from its new B50 biodiesel programme, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said.

India's Serentica Renewables secures $345mn financing for Karnataka hybrid renewable energy project

India's Serentica Renewables has secured debt financing of up to $345.1mn from a consortium of lenders led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop and refinance a 395.4-MW solar-wind hybrid renewable energy project in Karnataka.

India, Australia summit unlocks uranium and defence ties

Idemitsu deepens Vietnam energy investment with major biomass project

Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan is strengthening its long-term presence in Vietnam by expanding into renewable energy, adding a large-scale biomass pellet facility in Gia Lai province to its growing investment portfolio.

US, Japan, South Korea agree SMR deployment partnership

The agreement aims to promote cooperation between the three countries’ civil nuclear industries, including fleet deployment models, project financing, licensing efficiency, supply chain optimisation and private investment.

India invites bids for coal gasification incentive scheme

India's Ministry of Coal has invited applications for its incentive scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, following the government's approval of the programme in May 2026 with a financial outlay of INR375bn ($4bn).

South Korea, Mongolia sign energy transition pact

Climate, Energy and Environment Minister Kim Sung-whan and Mongolian counterpart Badrakh Naidalaa signed the agreement in Ulaanbaatar. It covers renewable energy development, power infrastructure and climate policy.

Visayas grid placed under red, yellow alerts as supply tightens in the Philippines

Available capacity stood at 2,561 megawatts (MW), below the projected peak demand of 2,568 MW.

WESM up by 23% in June in the Philippines

Data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines showed the system-wide average Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) price climbed 22.7% to PHP9.56 ($0.15) per kilowatt-hour in the June billing period.

Pertamina, Boeing partner on Indonesia sustainable aviation fuel

The two companies will examine potential SAF feedstock sources, technology development and policy support.

Indian PM chairs business forum during Australia visit

Laos advances renewable energy with new solar power project

Laos has approved another solar energy investment, with authorities in Champasak signing a concession agreement for a new 5-megawatt (MW) solar power project as the country accelerates its renewable energy expansion.

BHEL, thyssenkrupp sign pact to boost green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing in India

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (NSE: BHEL) has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with thyssenkrupp nucera India Private Limited to jointly develop and manufacture alkaline electrolyser systems for green hydrogen projects in India.

Vietnam weighs more coal power to bolster energy security

Vietnam is considering expanding its coal-fired power capacity after heightened tensions in the Middle East raised concerns over the reliability of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, prompting a possible revision of its national energy strategy.

India prepares for 300 GW peak power demand in 2027

India is preparing for peak electricity demand of around 300 gigawatts (GW) next year as rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and electric vehicles (EVs) drives power consumption higher.

Pakistan’s energy pivot: Iranian oil today, renewables tomorrow

Renewables and nuclear power are expected to play a larger role in Pakistan’s electricity mix in the coming years, helping to limit exposure to global fuel price swings and geopolitical disruptions.

China's massive battery capacity buildout – Statista

China’s lead in renewable energy is matched by its dominance in battery storage, Statista reports.

Indonesia, Singapore negotiate green power export pricing

Indonesia and Singapore are negotiating the pricing of planned green electricity exports as the two countries seek to ensure the cross-border energy trade delivers economic benefits for both sides.

Sri Lanka commissions first industrial-scale battery storage system integrated with solar power

Sri Lanka has commissioned its first industrial-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) integrated with solar power, marking a milestone in the country's efforts to increase renewable energy use in the industrial sector.