Driving change – Flex fuels and grain ethanol to power India’s green future
India’s transition to cleaner energy sources has entered a pivotal phase with the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, a key pillar of the nation’s strategy to cut crude…
With Malaysia at helm of ASEAN, bloc to step up push for greater regional energy integration
In outlining Malaysia’s vision for ASEAN’s energy future, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the country will leverage collective strengths to build a…
Vietnam sets new framework for retail electricity pricing
The pricing structure is set to be excluding value-added tax (VAT), providing clarity for both consumers and suppliers regarding the cost of electricity.
China’s great green march across the globe
China is the world’s top greenhouse gas polluter, yet, it is also the world’s top producer of clean energy and a major global investor.
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…