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China has increased its solar energy target from 21GW by 2015 to 35GW.

Korea’s dependency on renewable energy is likely to rise to 12 percent of its total electricity supply by 2027.

China's largest offwhore wind farm project in coastal Jiangsu province will start commercial operations.

The National Energy Council has been requested to reassess its outlook on Indonesia's energy targets.

India will export 250-megawatt electricity to Bangladesh by July, 2013 at Tk 4 per unit.

Chinese cities are experiencing their own version of the London fog of Victorian Britain. Smog in Beijing was at a record high this month, causing factories to be closed until the levels dissipated.

China's first nuclear power reactor using US-based Westinghouse Electric AP 1000 technology is expected to begin operations in October 2014, the manager of a Chinese nuclear power company said today.

Plant to begin operating in mid-2014.

Imports of thermal coal and crude oil also rise significantly.

Pays US$1.7 billion for 40% stake in shale oil firm

Acquisition of renewable energy technology from China is a priority for Pakistan.

China was advised to adopt a strategy in reducing emissions from its coal-burning power plants.

A South Korean firm will help ease power shortage in a Pakistani province.

Looks at opportunities in energy, electricity and water projects.

Also needs more renewable and nuclear energy.

Mr. P. Uma Shankar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, is leading a high-level delegation of Indian power sector experts to Bangladesh from 29th January to 1st February 2013. During his visit, Mr. P. Uma Shankar will co-chair along with Secretary, Power Division of Bangladesh, the 5th meeting of the India-Bangladesh Joint Steering Committee on Power Cooperation. This meeting will be preceded by the first Board meeting of the “India-Bangladesh Friendship Power Company”. The India-Bangladesh Friendship Power Company is a joint venture between NTPC Limited of India and Bangladesh Power Development Corporation, that has been formed to build the 1320 MW thermal power project at Rampal in Khulna. In addition to reviewing the progress on the Rampal project, Indian Power Secretary will also discuss the progress in the procurement of 500 MW power from India, and initiatives to expand cooperation in the sector between India and Bangladesh.