Regulation
Utilities benefited from China's US$550b investment into Western regions since 2012
The regions are expected to have 187GW of new generation capacity by 2023.
Utilities benefited from China's US$550b investment into Western regions since 2012
The regions are expected to have 187GW of new generation capacity by 2023.
India slaps rules on biodiesel imports
Products affected include ethyl alcohol, denatured spirits, and petroleum oils.
India's eyes creation of energy storage regulating body
It aims to build a policy framework that urges manufacturing and innovation, amongst others.
Is Singapore ready for the open electricity market?
Operational doubts persist as power operators look for more physical space.
China challenges US' tariffs on solar cells
It said the US has damaged its trade interests, but some watchers are sceptical.
Indonesia's Central Java targets 21% renewable demand by 2025
Four renewable energy projects are expected to be finished by end-2018.
Here's why China cut tariffs for selected coal-fired IPPs
It cut Zhejiang IPPs' tariffs by at most 5%.
Philippines withdraws Euro-IV Standard
It wants to reduce the effect of international oil price hikes.
India could tender 25GW of solar capacity
The capacity has a storage component in Ladakh.
India to auction 60 oil and gas fields
The fields have a total of 195 Mtoe of oil and gas resources.
Indonesia plans B20 Biodiesel blend
This followed plans to make biodiesel use mandatory.
Andhra Pradesh dedicates 150 acres of land for energy storage
Solar and wind will be prioritised.
China to open oil and gas infrastructure to private firms
It granted operators’ requests as it reforms the sector.
Exploration of unconventional hydrocarbons gets go-ahead in India
A 10% profit petroleum payment for discoveries will be levied.
India puts 25% safeguard duty on solar cell imports from China and Malaysia
The 25% rate will be applied in the first year and then get phased down.
Indonesia imposes mandatory biodiesel use
It wants to boost its foreign exchange earnings.
South Korea aims at increasing tax on thermal coal
The share of coal is expected to decrease to 36% by 2030.