Rotting wooden electricity poles threaten lives, property in Nepal
Delays in replacing the poles stem from confusion over responsibility following the dissolution of rural community electrification programme.
Energy
Thailand cuts power, fuel and internet supply to parts of Myanmar
The Southeast Asian nation steps up efforts to choke scam centres that have become a growing security concern.
TEPCO to dismantle treated water tanks at Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant
A total of 21 tanks will be dismantled, and TEPCO aims to complete the dismantling by the end of March 2026.
Nepal, India agree to build two power lines, upgrade three
Officials from two countries reach a deal on an investment model for two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines.
Indonesia pitches green energy investments at WEF meeting
The government promoted Indonesia as a destination for renewables investments, highlighting its abundant energy sources and sustainability principles as it aims to achieve energy…
New oil reserves identified in Xinjiang’s Tarim Basin, signaling vast potential
The discovery was made through joint research conducted by the China Geological Survey, a division under the Ministry of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Xinjiang…
Bhutan running out of non-renewable resources
Analysts point to over-extraction and growing industrial demand as the primary cause for depletion, compounded by the absence of new reserves.
Japan to launch development program for ASEAN energy sector
The initiative aims to make it easier for Japanese companies to enter the countries by encouraging the countries to introduce Japanese safety standards.
Samples extracted for petroleum exploration in western Nepal
Chinese technicians will conduct lab tests and present a report on the viability of commercial extraction.
Iraqi oil project taps Chinese expertise
Hayan Abdul-Ghani, Iraq's deputy prime minister for energy affairs and oil minister, said via video that the field's production has now reached 550,000 barrels a day. He lauded…