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.
Energy
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…
Energy security, transition take centre stage at ASEAN Energy Forum
The conference also includes discussions on the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II: 2021-2025, the regional blueprint that serves as a guide for…
Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
With neighbour disputes escalating in South Korea's fire-wary apartments, smart EV chargers are a proposed fix, but compatibility issues remain a challenge.