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IEA revises down global gas consumption forecast

Consumption is set to rise by 140bcm between 2022 and 2025.

China, Russia drive nuclear investment: IEA

A total of 27 of the 31 reactors constructed since 2017 were Russian or Chinese design. 

Why cost of geothermal power plants will remain high

This leads to an increase in the LCOE to $0.071 per kWh from $0.049.

Limited land mass, equator proximity amongst constraints in RE deployment

Pinsent Masons Senior Advisor John Yeap noted that advancing technologies and the rollout of focused regulatory programmes will offer capacity for renewable energy (RE) to be tapped despite constraints.

Global energy security at risk as recoverable oil drops

Global recoverable oil is estimated at 1.57 trillion barrels, 9% down from last year.

Nuclear could play key role to secure energy transitions: IEA

It accounts for 10% of global electricity generation in 2020.

Offshore wind growth to more than double in 2031: report

It is projected to reach nearly 55GW in 2031. 

Asia to lead global geothermal capacity growth

Key markets in the region are Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Zealand.

Asia poised to be the largest offshore market by end-2022: GWEC

China has an 80% share in the total installations last year.

Offshore wind industry sees 21.1GW additional capacity in 2021

The GWEC marked this as the industry's “best-ever” year.

Asian Oil and Gas Awards is now open for nomination

Deadline for submission of entries is on 23 September 2022.

Power amongst top sectors focused on ESG investments

Around 91% of executives in power companies expect ESG investments to rise. 

Asia leads in biomass capacity additions

The region is more cost attractive compared to North America and Western Europe.

Nuclear agencies call on G7 to support nuclear tech access

The agencies raised the need for incentives and enhanced policies.