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New South Wales declares Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone

It is the last REZ under the government’s electricity roadmap to be declared.

Meralco core net income up 10% YoY in 2022

Its energy sales were boosted by the recovery of business and public confidence.

How Indian states can catch up in the clean energy transition?

A report found renewable energy-rich states are not utilising their full potential. 

Which Indian states are winning the clean energy race?

The states were measured according to their overall preparedness and commitment. 

How China can control new coal power plant build-out

A report found local governments have permitted a combined 106GW of new coal power capacity.

Two new coal power plants get green light in China weekly: report

The local governments in the market approved a total of 106GWs of new capacity in 2022. 

Looming power supply woes in Thailand could drive renewables market

This will particularly benefit the solar and biomass sector, Fitch Solutions reported. 

Thailand turns to LNG imports amidst growing domestic power demand 

This comes as domestic gas production and piped imports from Myanmar declines. 

Thailand may struggle to meet energy needs with low gas production 

More than half of its power mix is sourced from gas-fired power plants. 

Coal despatches to India’s power sector likely to climb by year-end

This comes as demand for coal-based power remains high.

Power sector’s coal consumption in India rises by 10%

Total coal despatch to the sector reached 609 million tonnes. 

China drives global offshore wind installation in 2022

The country accounted for 29 out of the 42 offshore wind installations globally.

Cleaner energy could save Bangladesh from the cost of gas imports

New gas prices for power generation led to an additional US$0.083 per cubic metre. 

Japan forms team for safety of ageing nuclear power plants

The new system will require operators to create a long-term facility management plan.

What could dampen natural gas uptake in the Philippines

The country seeks to increase gas-fired generation capacity to 24.3 GW under the reference scenario.

Southeast Asia’s LNG industry potential faces headwinds

The region was once projected to be the world’s fastest-growing LNG market.