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Taiwan business groups back subsidies for state energy firms

20 October 2026

Taiwanese business groups backed state subsidies for power utility Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) and oil company CPC Corp. at a legislative hearing, while academics opposed to the aid said taxpayers should not cover the losses.

Rosatom to supply floating nuclear power to Indonesia

20 October 2026

Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom has signed a deal to supply electricity from two floating nuclear power units to the northern part of Halmahera Island in Indonesia's North Maluku province.

Singapore, Qatar renew LNG pact, deepen ties

20 October 2026

During a visit to Doha by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Singapore and Qatar extended their pact covering cooperation on low-carbon technology and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

India's coal stockpiles shrink as power demand surges

20 October 2026

India's electricity consumption rose 11% year-on-year to 162bn units (BU) in September, while coal inventories at power plants fell 60%.

Indonesia weighs nuclear power offers from five nations

20 October 2026

Russia, Germany, Japan, Korea and Canada have each offered nuclear technology cooperation to Indonesia as Jakarta pushes ahead with plans for nuclear power generation, Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy.

India's NTPC partners Africa50 to develop African power projects

20 October 2026

India's largest power utility NTPC (NSE: NTPC) has signed a cooperation agreement with Africa50 to find, evaluate and build power generation projects and cross-border electricity trading schemes across Africa.

Sri Lanka imposes power cuts after coal plant fault

20 October 2026

Sri Lanka began rationing electricity nationwide on October 19, two days after a coal-fired generator broke down and caused a total collapse of the national grid.

Pakistan seeks UNIDO support for industrialisation, clean energy

20 October 2026

Pakistan has asked the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to back its push for export-driven industrialisation through technical cooperation and technology transfer.

India's wind power capacity surges 30% in third quarter

20 October 2026

India installed 1.8 GW of new wind power capacity in the third quarter of calendar year 2026.

Vietnam's VLE eyes $15bn investment push in Laos

20 October 2026

Viet Lao Energy Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (VLE) and its affiliates intend to invest between $10bn and $15bn in Laos within five years, and have asked Vientiane for special mechanisms and tax breaks to...

China Datang plans more power projects in Myanmar

20 October 2026

China Datang Corporation intends to build more energy projects in Myanmar and will use an existing hydropower plant in Kachin State as its hub for expansion, the Chinese state-owned power group told Eleven Media.

Petrovietnam to trim Vietnam refiner BSR stake by 2027

20 October 2026

Petrovietnam (PVN) expects to finish selling down its holding in Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical (BSR), the operator of Vietnam's Dung Quat Refinery, by March 11, 2027

Philippine hydropower developers push DOE to speed up auctions

19 October 2026

The Philhydro Association Inc. has asked the Philippines' Department of Energy (DOE) to bring forward hydropower auctions so developers can use the coming El Niño period to speed up construction.

Philippines approves grid link for Aboitiz solar project

19 October 2026

The Philippines' Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved PHP1.11bn (around $19mn) in transmission facilities linking a solar and battery storage project in Ilocos Norte to the national grid.

South Korea's KEPCO seeks talks on electricity tariff hike

19 October 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KRX: 015760) wants to open talks with the government on raising electricity tariffs as the state-run utility carries KRW210 trillion (about $148bn) of debt.

KKR invests $640mn in Petronas renewable arm in India

19 October 2026

US private equity firm KKR (NYSE: KKR) plans to invest about MYR2.6bn ($637mn) in Gentari Renewable India Pte Ltd, the Indian renewable energy subsidiary of Malaysia's state oil company Petronas.

Philippines and US explore oil reserves and nuclear energy ties

19 October 2026

The Philippines is turning to the United States for help in building emergency oil stockpiles and developing nuclear power after the two countries' energy chiefs met in Washington.

LNGPH plans $95mn third onshore LNG tank in Philippines

19 October 2026

LNGPH, the gas venture backed by Philippine tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan, Sabin Aboitiz and Ramon Ang, plans to spend about PHP6bn (around $95mn) to add a third onshore LNG storage tank.

South Korea's LS Electric wins $127mn US data centre order

19 October 2026

LS Electric (KRX: 010120), the South Korean maker of electrical equipment, has won a KRW170bn ($127mn) order to provide switchgear for a data centre being built by a large American technology firm.

Sri Lanka hit by nationwide blackout amid solar power surplus

19 October 2026

Sri Lanka lost power across the entire country on October 17 when its national grid tripped, and officials suspect surplus solar generation caused the failure.

India's NTPC to scout more states for nuclear plants

19 October 2026

India's largest power producer NTPC (NSE: NTPC) will launch feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in more states, including Uttar Pradesh.

Jindal Stainless unit buys stake in India hybrid power project

19 October 2026

Chromeni Steels, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian stainless steel producer Jindal Stainless (NSE: JSL) (BSE: 532508), has bought a 40% stake in a special purpose vehicle building a 24 MW wind and solar hybrid power plant

Thailand seeks $200mn World Bank loan for clean energy

19 October 2026

Thailand is seeking a $200mn loan from the World Bank to pay for solar power and energy-efficiency improvements in public buildings and industrial zones.

Philippines think tank backs solar, batteries over coal in Visayas

16 October 2026

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has urged Philippine policymakers to favour battery storage, solar power and local energy sources over new coal-fired plants to stabilise the Visayas grid.

Philippines removes size limits on power plants

16 October 2026

The Philippines' Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has abolished caps on the size of new power generating units, allowing developers to build larger plants to keep up with rising electricity demand.

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