Russian oil not refinable in Bangladesh: Refinery
Russian state-owned oil supplier Zarubezhneft JSC had previously sent crude oil samples for testing.
Energy
Portion of renewables in South Korea’s power generation tops 20% for 1st time
The portion of electricity generated by renewables first outpaced nuclear power generation in Sept last year and has been growing since.
Nepal exports electricity worth over Rs 7 billion to India
Rising earnings from the export of electricity have helped the country maintain foreign exchange reserves at adequate levels and reduce trade deficit with India.
Indonesia’s coal miners face financing squeeze as more banks pledge to ‘go green’
Finance-analysts believe it will become increasingly difficult for coal power and mining firms to raise finance for the industry due to growing pressure to transition to renewable…
Yoon and ruling party blast Moon-era solar power projects
Solar power was a major branch of the Moon Jae-in administration’s energy policies aimed at increasing renewables and moving towards carbon neutrality.
China ‘key’ to global green transition
The establishment of new power systems will spur demand for smart power networks, virtual power plants and power trade, and boost investment.
Honda eyes carbon neutral motorbike biz by 2040s
To meet the goal, the Japanese automaker plans to release over 10 new electric motorcycle models at home and abroad by 2025.
Bangladesh seeks to import additional LNG from Qatar: Foreign affairs minister
Bangladesh has been importing LNG from Qatar since 2018 under a 15-year agreement signed in 2017 to supply 1.8-2.5 million metric tons of LNG annually.
India keen to strengthen partnership with Russia on Arctic: PM Modi
New Delhi is eyeing the scope for cooperation in energy, according to the speech made by the Indian PM at at a meeting in Vlady-Vostok.
Japan to participate in British project to develop next-generation nuclear reactor
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has indicated he is considering the construction of a next-generation reactor in Japan.