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Pakistan's energy and economic woes intensify as blackouts reveal deep-rooted issues
Pakistan's energy and economic woes intensify as blackouts reveal deep-rooted issues
Recent events could cost Pakistan its textile contracts, accounting for 8.5% of its gross domestic product.
Leader Energy gains ground in Cambodia with new transmission line project
This Malaysia-based firm aims to accelerate Cambodia’s transition to cleaner energy sources.
Are small modular reactors the climate solution they claim to be?
The SMR market is expected to reach 21GW by 2035, the Nuclear Energy Agency reported.
KS Orka’s gradual development model increases geothermal projects success
By implementing this strategy, the company can mitigate the risk of incurring a $5m loss from drilling a single well.
Southeast Asia's nuclear ambitions dashed by public opinion
As of 2023, there are 422 operable nuclear power reactors in the world, but none from SEA.
Philippines considers nuclear as a solution to potential baseload power crisis
But amendments to energy laws are needed, DOST-PNRI Director Carlo Arcilla said.
ACEN's successful ETM deal marks a new era for coal divestment
The ETM transaction will enable the early retirement of the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. Power Plant.
Sun Cable up for sale to power cross-border grid integration project
Its project aims to deliver renewable energy from Australia to Singapore.
Ukraine crisis ushers in a new era of energy security for Asia
This is despite reports that the market may even be tighter in 2023 if China imports more LNG.
Reducing green hydrogen production costs hangs on gov’t support
Hydrogen can reduce 10% of the total emissions to meet the global net-zero target, IRENA said.
VENDOR VIEW: How coal power fares in Asia amidst energy security woes
The increase in coal output in some Asian markets may be short-term.
Could coal-based power still get funding
Asian markets have increased coal output to meet energy demand.
Indonesia’s new regulation speeds up energy transitions
The government has issued Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2022 to limit the coal-fired power plants and gradually reduce coal consumption.
What could dry up Laos’ hydropower potential
The market is poised to be a key electricity exporter in Southeast Asia.
Renewable energy use may become mandatory for some Indian sectors
The bill will impose carbon trading and minimum consumption of non-fossil fuel sources.
What can fix renewable energy’s intermittency?
Solar and wind power are not reliable enough to meet Southeast Asia’s issue on power demand, Enlit Asia’s invitees said.
Offshore wind struggles as Asia faces regulatory bottlenecks
This may challenge Asia’s momentum in replacing Europe as the largest offshore wind market.