Bhutan and India deepen energy ties with new power agreements
The agreements, signed between the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and PTC India, will deepen cross-border electricity trade, enhancing energy security, and driving economic…
Indonesian government to continue oil palm cultivation on confiscated land
The government plans to utilise 221,000 hectares of confiscated oil palm plantations, much of it protected forest land, to continue planting oil palm as part of its effort to…
Japan to promote solar power consolidation; feed-in tariff system to be phased out from 2032
The planned end of the system has raised concerns over a potential exodus of small business operators. The government intends to promote business consolidation by giving…
Russia, Myanmar sign agreement on small-scale nuclear plant construction
Last year, bilateral trade between the two countries increased by approximately 40 %, reaching around US$2 billion. Both countries are ready to further boost mutual trade and are…
Japan, U.K. likely to reaffirm energy cooperation at 2+2 talks
The economic ministers intend to sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in offshore wind power, with the aim of further strengthening economic ties between the two…
Laos moves to develop carbon markets in energy sector
The Department of Energy Efficiency and Promotion is leading efforts to establish policies and frameworks that will allow the energy sector to benefit from carbon trading. This…
Indonesian consumers flee to rival brands, fueled by state-owned Pertamina scandal
Some are turning to more expensive but quality-assured rival brands and others deliberately purchasing potentially doctored nonsubsidised fuel to ensure that taxpayer-funded…
India ready to share its experiences on circular economy with the world: PM Modi
Speaking at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific being held in Jaipur, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of 3R and Circular Economy…
Will Pakistan’s power sector survive climate change?
Most power infrastructure systems were designed to operate under optimum conditions – when temperatures were cooler 30 or 40 years ago.
High costs a headwind for Japan’s offshore wind projects
With no clear prospects, the government is looking for ways to encourage companies to get into the business in line with its policy that offshore wind power is indispensable to…