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Gas-power generation in Myanmar remains ‘weak’ amidst oil giants’ exit plans

Total and Chevron’s are looking at withdrawing from the Yadana natural gas project.

​​APAC energy transition investments reach $368b in 2021

The region accounts for 49% of the global energy transition investments.

​​Shell’s 20MW hydrogen electrolyser begins operation in China

Half of the hydrogen supply will be allocated for fuel cell vehicles during the Winter Olympics. 

Japan’s electricity demand to dip less than 1% annually to 2024

This is due to the strong energy conservation activities in the country.

Coal, Renewables to dominate Vietnam’s electricity mix by 2024

Coal and renewable energy will account for 43% and 42% of its electricity mix, respectively. 

Coal-fired generation share in Australia’s electricity to fall to 47% in 2024: IEA

This is due to capacity retirements and increase in renewables.

India, IRENA partner for RE, green hydrogen push

The two will collaborate to assess the role of green hydrogen in India’s energy transition.

Electricity demand grows 3.8% in Southeast Asia last year after 2020 decline: IEA

This was met by renewables as well as coal, and gas generation.

Clean energy transition to gain momentum in China: Woodmac

About 120GW of new solar and wind capacity is expected in 2022.  

Masdar, Cosmo Energy sign MoU for RE dev’t exploration in Japan

The agreement includes exploration of offshore wind projects.

APAC electricity demand to grow 4% annually to 2024

The growth rate stabilises following an 8% increase in 2021.

​​SPNEC to develop 10 GW solar project

This is a 10-fold increase from the Philippines grid-connected solar capacity.

Asia amongst key drivers of growth in nuclear power: report

32 nuclear reactors under construction are expected to bring 30GW in electricity per year.

Restrictions in banking of power threatens renewables growth in India

Without banking power, the business model of solar power becomes unviable.

Masdar to explore RE export from Indonesia to Singapore

It will look into the development of a 1.2GW solar capacity in Indonesia.