Environment

Ten groups bid for management of massive Philippine power producer

Unified Leyte Geothermal plant has a combined capacity of 600 MW.

China’s power capacity could double by 2030

Most of capacity to come from renewables.

China might impose new tax on heavy polluters

Part of effort to slash energy consumption.

China launches 12 measures to attain green targets

Already behind schedule set by 12th Five-year Plan.

Japan encouraging energy efficient apartments

Will launch an energy assessment system for apartments.

Indonesia’s power cable industry in trouble

Fierce competition forcing cable makers to consolidate.

Thais asked to invest in Pakistan’s energy sector

Need to also promote consultation among their businessmen.

Major Japanese firms turning to biomass for power

Government subsidy program responsible for growth.

China to remain world’s largest wind market until 2020

This despite lower growth due to poor infrastructure.

China's July power consumption hits 495 billion kWh

It’s the fastest growth rate so far this year.