Rules still stacked against renewables as Jokowi era draws to close
The administration’s efforts to provide clean power to industrial parks in Indonesia were overshadowed by the growing use of coal in captive power plants, whose total generating…
Energy
Make or break for nuclear energy: Philippine Daily Inquirer
PM Marcos does not expect nuclear energy to be operational within his term that ends in 2028, with the Philippine energy plan targeting to have 1,200 megawatts (MW) of the…
Energy partnership between Thailand, Cambodia back on the table
Phnom Penh is optimistic that talks with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government and historic ties with Thaksin will result in a deal beneficial to both sides.
Philippines, South Korea eye revival of Marcos Sr-era nuclear power plant
The controversial $2.3-billion Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, which began construction in 1976 and was completed in 1984, never operated due to safety concerns and allegations of…
Nepal, India and Bangladesh sign trilateral electricity trade deal
The historic deal, signed in Kathmandu on Thursday, for the first time allows Nepal to sell electricity to a third country. Thus far, Nepal’s energy trade had been taking place…
South Korea pursues ‘fire-free’ batteries amid EV fears
Samsung SDI eyes first-mover advantage, but a hefty price tag remains key hurdle.
Tripartite agreement on Nepal’s electricity export to Bangladesh to be signed on Oct 3
The NEA plans to sell electricity to Bangladesh annually during the rainy season, from June 15 to November 15. The expected export is 144,000 megawatt-hours, and the NEA estimates…
Bhutan’s domestic electricity consumption to outstrip production by 2026
Bhutan plans to diversify its energy portfolio by developing alternative renewable sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass.
ADB invests USD 30 million in Bhutan’s solar energy vision
This initiative aims to install solar panels on the rooftops of public buildings, including government offices, hospitals, schools, markets, and parking structures, generating up…
Prime Minister Oli holds talks with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus in New York
Addressing the meeting, the PM Oli called for adoption of an integrated approach, a ‘mountain to sea’ initiative in our climate actions, recognising the inherent connections…