Bangladesh to be 2nd-largest LNG importer in South Asia by 2035: IEA
The country's faster regasification expansion and declining domestic gas fields to drive higher imports.
Energy
‘Greenwashing’ concerns raised as Indonesia offers carbon trade at COP30
Indonesia will become a global center for a high-integrity carbon market that would contribute to real and measurable climate action, said Indonesia’s COP30 delegation leader…
Phasing out a third of coal power plants in Asia can reduce around 1 billion tonnes of CO2 each year
This is equivalent to roughly a third of the European Union’s emissions in 2024.
Bhutan’s power exports set to plunge as domestic energy demands outstrip supply
Rising electricity demand will constrain exports until 2032, with recovery only after 2035.
Japan to tighten regulations on mega solar power plants over nature, disaster risk concerns
Problems regarding mega solar power plants have arisen in Japan in recent years, including deforestation.
Efforts to restrict China’s non-CO2 emissions enhanced
Xia Yingxian, director of the ministry's department of climate change, noted that China's 2035 NDCs, announced in late September, mark the first time non-CO2 greenhouse gases have…
Indonesia’s state-owned Pertamina to probe widespread reports of vehicle breakdowns linked to Pertalite
Since last week, reports have been circulating both online and offline from drivers in East Java complaining that their vehicles stalled or broke down after refueling with…
Pakistan receives first-ever US crude oil shipment
The import not only diversifies Pakistan’s crude supply but also strengthens bilateral trade ties and contributes to the country’s long-term energy security, an official said.
India in ‘wait-and-watch’ mode on US sanctions against Russian crude
India diversifies energy sources from Middle East and US amid sanctions, but rising crude prices could cause inflation and budget issues.
Countries have to see benefits of ASEAN power grid for wider adoption: expert
Frameworks addressing opportunities, funding, and regulatory clarity are crucial for attracting investment and managing risks in cross-border projects.