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Philippine consumers demand transparency in renewable energy charges

22 October 2025

A major consumer rights organisation in the Philippines has called for greater transparency over how the government manages funds collected from electricity users to support renewable energy.

Tenth sanctioned tanker delivers cargo from Arctic LNG 2 to Chinese port

22 October 2025

A tenth sanctioned LNG carrier has delivered a cargo from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 facility to China’s southern Beihai LNG terminal.

Indonesia’s Jatibarang waste-to-energy plant has completed its operational term

22 October 2025

The Semarang City Government (Pemkot Semarang) has clarified that the Jatibarang Waste-to-Energy Plant (PLTSa) is not an abandoned project but has simply completed its operational period,

Japan’s SMFL Mirai targets 50MW solar by 2030

22 October 2025

SMFL Mirai Partners, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing, has signed an agreement with GreenEnergy Plus to acquire about 50 small-scale solar power plants across Japan, totalling 5MWDC by March 2026.

Petronas and Oman’s OQEP forge oil and gas partnership across Middle East, Southeast Asia

22 October 2025

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its upstream arm Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OQ Exploration and Production New Ventures LLC (OQEP) of Oman to jointly explore oil and gas opportunities

Andaman gas find signals fresh momentum in India’s deepwater exploration

22 October 2025

India’s latest gas discovery in the under-explored Andaman-Nicobar Basin could become a turning point for the country’s domestic upstream production and energy security

South Korea’s battery giants battle for $720mn ESS contract

22 October 2025

South Korea’s major battery manufacturers, LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and SK On, are stepping up competition in the energy storage system (ESS) market as growth in electric vehicle batteries temporarily slows.

South Korea’s SMART100 makes nuclear history

22 October 2025

South Korea is on track to make history as its SMART100 small modular reactor (SMR) becomes the first of its kind to submit a Safeguards Technical Report (STR) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

China’s BYD to build 1MW ultra-fast EV charging network in South Africa by 2026

21 October 2025

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Co. Ltd (SHE:002594, HKG:1211) has announced plans to develop a 1-megawatt (MW) ultra-fast charging network in South Africa by 2026 — the country’s most ambitious EV infrastructure project to date.

Vietnam’s LNG-to-power push is running into a supply-chain and policy brick wall

21 October 2025

Vietnam’s accelerating pivot towards LNG gas as a transition fuel has long been billed as a pragmatic middle path by Hanoi.

Indonesia and Singapore strengthen ties on green investment and digital economy at IMF meeting

21 October 2025

Indonesia and Singapore have pledged to deepen cooperation in green investment, digital transformation, and energy transition

Medco E&P surpasses gas targets in Indonesia

21 October 2025

Indonesia’s leading energy company, PT Medco E&P Indonesia, has recorded higher-than-expected gas production from its South Sumatra Block (SSB), a key onshore asset contributing to the country’s domestic energy supply.

IEA cuts offshore wind outlook following Japan setbacks

21 October 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has sharply reduced its forecast for global offshore wind power expansion, cutting its five-year outlook by over 25%.

Indonesia reaffirms climate commitment ahead of COP30, aligns with Brazil’s vision

20 October 2025

Indonesia has reiterated its commitment to reducing carbon emissions during the ministerial-level preparatory meeting for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil

Sanctioned Russian LNG tanker spotted conducting rare transfer off Malaysian coast

20 October 2025

A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker under US sanctions has been detected performing a rare ship-to-ship transfer off Malaysia’s east coast, in what analysts say is another attempt by Moscow to bypass Western trade restrictions

Sri Lanka begins drafting regulations for electric vehicle charging stations

20 October 2025

The Sri Lankan government has started preparing regulations to oversee the establishment and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations

Pakistan to hold first electricity auction under new CTBCM market in November 2025

20 October 2025

Pakistan is set to conduct its first-ever electricity auction in November 2025 under the newly established Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM), a landmark move towards a multi-buyer, multi-seller power system

Reliance to begin solar power generation from mega Kutch project next year

20 October 2025

Reliance Industries is set to begin solar power generation in the first half of the next financial year from its massive renewable energy project in Kutch, Gujarat

Sri Lanka’s economic escape

20 October 2025

Sri Lanka’s recovery over the past year reads like a narrow escape rendered into a cautious, albeit unfinished success story.

EDF signs long-term offshore wind deal in Taiwan

20 October 2025

EDF Power Solutions, a subsidiary of France’s EDF Group specialising in renewable energy development and low-carbon projects, has signed a 30-year corporate power purchase agreement with Taiwan Smart Electricity & Energy Co. Ltd. (TSEE).

Japan’s largest nuclear plant faces possible reactor shutdowns

20 October 2025

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc (Tepco) is assessing whether to retire the two oldest reactors at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear facility in Niigata Prefecture.

Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore power milestone

20 October 2025

Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore have hailed the success of the Laos–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP), marking a significant milestone in multilateral, cross-border electricity trade

ASEAN targets 30% renewable energy by 2030

20 October 2025

ASEAN has unveiled its new Action Plan on Energy Cooperation for 2026–2030, outlining ambitious goals to expand renewable energy, enhance regional connectivity, and build a sustainable, low-carbon energy future

Vietnam to train 35,000 energy experts for future security

19 October 2025

Vietnam has announced plans to train between 25,000 and 35,000 engineers and specialists in the energy sector.

China’s solid-state battery breakthrough challenges the future of petrol-powered cars

19 October 2025

Chinese researchers have announced a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology that could accelerate the global shift away from internal combustion engines, with a new design that more than doubles the range of current electric vehicles.

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