Japan will again rely on nuclear to ‘power a bright future’ post-Fukushima
Pragmatism has taken precedence over the ghosts of Fukushima, as Tokyo has experienced blackouts twice so far in 2022.
New rule could see Japan’s nuclear plants operating for more than 60 years
Under the current rules, when a nuclear plant has been operating for 40 years, the Nuclear Regulation Authority can grant a one-off extension of up to 20 years if the plant passes…
South Korean firm and Cambodia to pursue waste-to-energy scheme
The environment ministry said Cambodia produces more than 10,000 tonnes of waste per day, with Phnom Penh alone accounting for between 2,700 and 3,000 tonnes.
New energy industry boosts high-quality development in China
Among others, Hebei province is striving to build a new power system and contribute to the low-carbon transformation of the energy industry.
New mining rules lay groundwork for Indonesia’s atomic aspirations
The new regulation comes a month after Jokowi reworked the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency’s non-tax revenue streams through the issuance of another government regulation.
South Korea to extend tax cuts as inflation saps demand, growth
Authorities hope the tax reduction can temper the spike in prices for public utilities such as electric and gas. In October, public utility charges in Korea surged by 23.1 per…
Government, Nepal-China JV sign pact to build $322 million hydro project
The project will generate 766.6 GW hours of energy annually.
Coal consumption may rise in Bangladesh this year: IEA report
The report also said tight supply and high prices in international coal markets are hitting emerging economies like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka particularly hard.
Vietnam is well-positioned for green hydrogen production, say experts
The GH2 produced will play an important role in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions towards the net zero carbon goal.
Nuclear policy draft indicates shift in Japan’s energy policy
The change would allow nuclear power plants to operate beyond 60 years as well allow next-generation nuclear power plants to be built.