Japan govt to submit bill to extend nuclear reactor life span
The bill will allow nuclear reactors to continue to operate after 60 years and later by not counting periods when they are offline.
Energy
Indonesia to accelerate oil and gas exploration amid high prices
The estimated target for exploratory drilling has been increased to 57 wells, almost double the 30 exploratory wells drilled last year.
Big hike in gas prices for Bangladesh’s power plants, industry
The development is set to fuel a fresh round of inflation, which declined for the fourth straight month in December last year.
South Korea seeks to export nuclear power plant to UK with UAE
Korea's technological experience led to the success of the Barakah nuclear power plant emphasising that the two countries should work together, a senior official said.
Indonesia eyes new markets for coal, palm oil as global recession looms
Global economic recovery and the Russia-Ukraine war resulted in strong demands for the key commodities, bringing the country trade surplus and strong economic growth throughout…
Vietnam ministry calls for easing government control on fuel prices
The Ministry of Industry and Trade also called for the fuel price cycle to be shortened from 10 days to 7 days, for domestic prices to stay more in tune with international prices.
Global competition for energy puts small countries in a bind
When running low on fuel, small nations cannot easily secure alternative import sources, unlike larger countries.
Power tariff hike to drive up production cost, stoke inflationary pressures: Experts
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission had recently recommended raising retail electricity prices by 15 per cent.
Japan, US to step up cooperation in developing next-generation nuclear reactors
The two nations are also expected to discuss concerns about the growing shortage of natural gas in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
How biomass can solve Indonesia’s energy trilemma
In effect, unless an affordable substitute is found, replacing coal can ignite political debate about our deep-seated understanding of resource sovereignty.