Regulation

China to replace nuclear power with solar

China’s National Development and Reform Commission revealed the government was planning to cut its 2020 target for nuclear power capacity.

China to replace nuclear power with solar

China’s National Development and Reform Commission revealed the government was planning to cut its 2020 target for nuclear power capacity.

Radiation continues to leak at Fukushima plant

Radioactive water continues to leak at Fukushima plant bringing radioactive iodine levels at 4,385 times the limit.

Thinking beyond Compliance – a minimum standard

Owner‘s and operators of asset-intensive infrastructure understandably look for decades of safe and reliable operation.. History shows clearly how...

Regulation on Electricity Pricing for Geothermal Projects

Overview On 16 February 2011, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (the MEMR) issued a new regulation on Electricity Pricing for Indonesian...

Committee to probe Raozan Power Plant explosion

BPDB formed a three-member committee to look into the explosion at Raozan Power Plant in Chittagong.

Indian solar projects get US financing

Ex-Im Bank of the US became the first international financing institution to support PV projects under India's National Solar Mission and the State...

Bangladesh to add 800MW to national grid in 2 months

Bangladesh will add another 800 megawatts of rental power to the national grid within the next two months.

TEPCO to improve working conditions at Fukushima

Tepco  is expected to improve the working environment of workers trying to bring the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant under control. This was...

Chinese electricity investments to reach $114B

Investment in China's electricity sector is expected to reach $114 billion for 2011, according to The People's Daily.

ADB supports energy financing in Indonesia

ADB is extending $200 million in loans partly to assist Indonesia embark on major energy efficiency improvements in export industries.

Korea's nuclear reactor breakdowns cost $229M

There were 89 nuclear reactor malfunctions in South Korea over the past 10 years that cost the country US$299 million.

Nepal launches measures to tackle power crisis

Nepal will launch new power projects and purchase more electricity from India to address the power crisis within the next five years.

TEPCO eyes $24.7B in loans

Major Japanese banks are considering to extend loans to TEPCO of up to US$24.7 billion.

Restoration work at Fukushima nuke plant disrupted again

Work to restore power and key cooling functions was disrupted at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant as smoke caused workers to evacuate.

Indonesia to adopt better nuclear technology than Japan

Despite the Japan nuclear crisis, Indonesia will press on with plans to build a nuclear plant close to a fault line.

Vietnam emphasizes safety in nuclear power program

Vietnam will prioritize safety in pursuing its nuclear programme in cooperation with Tokyo and other countries.

Planned power cuts place Haiphong firms in the dark

Domestic and foreign-invested firms reacted fiercely to the proposed plans to cut down on power consumption.