Asia Energy
Thailand launches solar-powered smart pier to boost green mobility on Chao Phraya River
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport on April 10 inaugurated the Rama VII Smart Pier, a solar-powered facility aimed at advancing sustainable water transport along the Chao Phraya River.
India overtakes Germany in wind and solar power generation in 2024
India surpassed Germany in 2024 to become the world’s third-largest generator of electricity from wind and solar as output in the country nearly doubled over the five years to 2024, rising from 110 TWh to 215 TWh.
Global clean electricity hits new high as solar power surges
The share of electricity generated from low-carbon sources worldwide surpassed 40% for the first time, according to a new report released by Ember, the London-based independent energy think-tank.
US tariffs threaten battery supply chain as Asia bears brunt of Trump’s trade escalation
Battery technology could be one of the major casualties of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new “Liberation Day” tariff package. The measures, which impose across-the-board import taxes, disproportionately target Southeast and East Asia.
Indian EPC company L&T’s expanding footprint in the global energy space
Mumbai-based engineering company Larsen & Toubro Limited has, over recent years, established itself as a major player in the global energy EPC market.
Tariffs: Who Imports Venezuelan Oil? - Statista
On top of being the potential target of reciprocal tariffs by the United States from April 2 on, India has now been threatened with another type of US trade action.
Indian solar firm Prozeal Green Energy plans to raise $82mn via IPO
Indian solar EPC company Prozeal Green Energy plans to raise INR7bn ($82mn) through an initial public offering (IPO)
India’s energy growth to follow unique low-carbon path
India is expected to become an important player in global energy markets, following a distinct growth path marked by lower energy intensity, a diverse energy mix and expanding commodity imports, according to Wood Mackenzie's latest Horizons report.
Malaysian government under scrutiny over Sapura Energy financial crisis
The company’s debt started ballooning due to aggressive expansion strategies that started in 2018, when it sought external financing to sustain operations, taking on multi-currency loans from various financial institutions.
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Energy demand surges, renewables increase substantially
The latest report from the International Energy Agency has revealed a significant rise in global energy demand in 2024, driven primarily by a sharp increase in electricity consumption.
Global energy demand doubled in 2024 driven by extreme temperatures, but renewables covered 80% of the increase, says IEA
Global energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average, driven by rapidly rising electricity use, the International Energy Agency said in its global energy review 2025 report on March 23.
India boosts energy, mobility infrastructure in western Himalayas
The union territory of Ladakh holds immense strategic and geopolitical importance for India as it borders China and Pakistan.
Philippines launches fourth green energy auction with expanded capacity
The Philippines’ Department of Energy has outlined the guidelines for the fourth green energy auction, targeting the addition of 9,378 MW of renewable energy capacity.
Indonesia’s $12.3bn crude oil corruption case that has rocked the public’s belief in government
The case involves the mismanagement of crude oil imports and exports, alleged fuel adulteration, and collusion between Pertamina executives and private contractors.
INTERVIEW: Mumbai-based solar EPC company Ohms Energy expects 50-60% y/y growth over three years
The company has many projects in the pipeline, under different models and is also very active in the residential space where it has executed solar EPC projects for large housing societies.
Emerging issues in the Bangladesh renewable energy and power sector
Only about 4% of Bangladesh's 28,000 MW of installed capacity is renewable energy sources.
INTERVIEW: Baseload Power Taiwan – the Swedish geothermal leader making inroads in East Asia
In a country so desperately short on natural resources as Taiwan, particularly those linked to power generation, there may just be a way out of its ongoing energy predicament, particularly with China looking intent on blocking LNG shipping lanes.
PANNIER: China’s big push into Uzbekistan
Wave of projects in energy, mining, factories and construction and water conservation. Critical minerals could be next.
Rail link to supercharge Mongolia’s coal exports to China
Mongolian trade minister tells bne IntelliNews the mega-project is a “game-changer” due to his country’s historic reliance on trucking.
China’s stare-down of Trump’s energy tariffs will not end well – for the US
In a swift response to President Donald Trump's imposition of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, Beijing has retaliated by levying tariffs on US energy exports. The Chinese government announced a 15% tariff on US coal and LNG, alongside 10% on crude.