Power Utility

Indonesia aims to launch largest floating solar project in SEA

This 145 MW project will begin commercial operation by November 2022.

Chinese firms boost hydro development across the globe

In the Asia Pacific, nearly 45% of all hydro plant capacity involves a Chinese firm.

China commences work on Xudabao nuclear unit 3

CNNC starts construction work of its $17b-worth project.

China isolatedly supports 56% of coal power development overseas

China looked increasingly isolated as other nations and financial institutions continue to withdraw from coal. 

MHI finalises takeover of Mitsubishi Power operations

The business and employees will integrate into MHI effective 1 October.

Taipower applies to decommission Maanshan nuclear plant

The plant’s 40-year license expires in 2025.

China’s Sinopec to boost natural gas output by 60%

The company plans to go carbon neutral by 2050.

Support for nuclear rises amidst clean energy goals, power demands

Indonesia and the Philippines are looking into its feasibility as a clean energy alternative. 

South Korea green lights operation of ‘new’ power plant

The government made the decision a year after the plant’s completion.

Taiwan inks 15-year LNG supply deal with Qatar

It will buy 1.25 million tonnes of LNG annually from the company.

Indonesia’s Pertamina invest $12b for ‘clean’ power capacity

The investment aims to add 10 GW power capacity by 2026.

AGL shuts down gas power unit in South Australia

Renewables continued lowering of power prices makes it harder for fossil fuels to compete.

The 17th Asian Power Awards is now accepting nominations

The deadline for sending entries is on 20 August 2021.

India’s NTPC nearly doubles renewable energy goals

The power company is India’s biggest power generator.

Thai oil giant PTT’s subsidiary invests $635m in Asia green energy

It aims to have 30% of the power it generates come from renewables.