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Pakistan's energy pathway under the spotlight

With Chinese thermal coal imports set to go into decline, coal exporters are depending on countries like Pakistan to pick up the slack.

Pakistan's energy pathway under the spotlight

With Chinese thermal coal imports set to go into decline, coal exporters are depending on countries like Pakistan to pick up the slack.

Retailer's exit from Singapore's electricity market: No need for warning bells

Earlier in January, electricity retailer Red Dot Power (RDP) announced its exit from the electricity market, citing a “financial challenging period.”

Moving towards renewable and sustainable energy in Sri Lanka: an uphill battle?

Sri Lanka has been one of the fastest growing economies in South Asia in recent years. Following a 30-year civil war, Sri Lanka has seen a sharp rise in energy use and demand over the past decade as it transitions from a predominantly rural agricultural economy to an urban economy.

Renewables growth to slow down to over 20% in South and Southeast Asia: report

Indian and Indonesian utilities will likely lead revenue growth amidst their attempt meet electrification goals.

Myanmar lures power project sponsors in global energy players amidst reforms

In 2018, the government has approved two projects in excess of 1,000MW.

Annual wind installations in Asia could hit 5GW a year

But countries need to continue to commit to goals and lure projects and investments.

Sunseap Group signs 20-year PPA for workers dormitory in Singapore

The facility is expected to generate 220,000kWh of energy annually.

ENGIE launches venture capital arm in Singapore

Over 80 startups have signed up to its programme aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment in the Asia Pacific.

Asian institutional investors eye renewables as shelter from market volatility

About 22% of investors are planning to increase their allocations to the sector by more than 20%.

Laos eyes being a transmission hub by 2025

It wants to modernise its power sector and boost export capacity to 14,800MW.

Saudi Arabian investment fund to raise stake in ACWA Power

It is banking on ACWA Power's diversification into solar power and electric vehicles.

Bangladesh launches tender for 60MW solar project

It will accept bids from developers until 14 March 2019.

Blasts rock Arun III hydropower plant in Nepal

The plant is being built with India’s assistance.

Asia Pacific countries gear up to lead offshore wind markets

Developers are flocking to Australia, India, and Japan, and other Asian countries.

ACWA Power builds world's largest concentrated solar project

CEO Paddy Padmanathan discusses ties with Silk Road Fund to create the world’s largest single-site CSP and expansion into the Indonesian market.

ADB invests $20m in AC Energy's maiden climate bonds

It is an anchor investor in the 10-year tranche.

Saudi Arabia launches tenders for 1.5GW of solar projects

The deadline for expressions of interest is on mid-February 2019.