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Bangladesh inks deal for its largest LNG-based power plant

The 3,600MW power plant will cost around US$3b to build.

Bangladesh inks deal for its largest LNG-based power plant

The 3,600MW power plant will cost around US$3b to build.

Bangladesh eyes 10 projects to add 15,000MW capacity by 2030

About 4,000MW is expected to come from nuclear power plants.

Asia's energy M&A deal value soared 78% to US$10.3b in Q2

Solar and wind transactions hit US$3.8b and boosted total deal value.

Myanmar dam failure floods 85 villages

Authorities had given an all-clear to the dam despite overspill concerns.

Geopolitics, social risks complicate Asia's large hydropower aspirations

Two hotbeds for large hydropower development — the Himalayas and Mekong River — depict its potential and limitations.

Bangladesh's first LNG import terminal starts operations after delay

Bad weather blocked an FSRU's efforts to dock properly.

Is Singapore ready for the open electricity market?

Operational doubts persist as power operators look for more physical space.

China coal prices retreat amidst peak season

Coal is threatened by heavy rainfall and competing hydropower supply.

These 5 Asian countries could boost 55% of the world's biomass additions

China is expected to lead the pack and add 12GW in the next decade.

Registration opens for the 11th Singapore International Energy Week

It will host energy trend report launches by international organisations.

Collapsed hydroelectric dam in Laos leaves several dead and hundreds missing

Massive floods hit the South Korean-constructed dam that is still in progress.

Investment risks rise as feed-in tariffs vanish

Will Asia’s renewables boom continue?

Powering ahead: Taiwan's renewable energy plan in focus

This commentary submission was co-written with Natalie Lau (Reed Smith), Lucia Yiou and Mindy Huang (LCS & Partners). 

One Belt, One Road – An opportunity for regional cooperation

China’s reported trillion-dollar One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative is something we have all heard a great deal of, over several years now. With certain projects already having been completed, and as others get underway or proceed towards completion, we consider the likely impact of the OBOR initiative on regional cooperation within Asia and the ASEAN region, and the potential diversification of trade routes for traditional energy sources. OBOR presents a tremendous opportunity for fostering regulatory, economic and legal cooperation amongst ASEAN states and beyond.