Power Utility

ADB grants $250m loan to enhance Pakistan’s power transmission

ADB’s Power Transmission Strengthening Project will aid the expansion of Pakistan’s power grid.

China leads in global bioenergy capacity

It also accounts for nearly 40% of the prospective global capacity.

Towngas and Foran Energy sign strategic cooperation agreement

The two energy firms will deepen their collaboration.

Malaysian firms invest US$29m in rooftop solar and energy efficiency

The first phase of investments will contribute over 13,000 MWh green reduction.

Powerlink extends partnership with Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology

Powerlink will continue to get access to weather data to oversee energy demands.

Saudi Arabia sends qualification request for 4 solar projects

The projects are under the management of the National Renewable Energy Program.

Sembcorp buys 245 MW renewable projects in Vietnam

The purchase of the majority of Gelex brings Sembcorp’s Vietnam portfolio to 450 MW.

SJVN to strike deal with Uttarakhand for 200 MW solar power

It involves the purchase of generation from the 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Project.

Switzerland’s Energy Vault installs EVx storage systems in China

All five EVx projects have an estimated 3.26 GWh capacity and more than $1b in value.

Fossil power exceeds peak use for half of the world

Emissions from 107 power sectors fell by nearly 20%.

IAEA completes safety review over nuclear power in Kazakhstan

The SEED review involves the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant since 1999.

Philippines’ DOE starts selection for microgrid service providers

Over 98 unserved and underserved areas are prioritised for the process.

India could save $29b through shift to biogas

A greater leverage of biogas in the region can save $29b in import bills.

NTPC unit launches 50 MW Dayapar Wind Project

The project will bring NTPC Group’s overall capacity to 73,874 MW.

Azure Power delisted from the New York Stock Exchange

The removal will come into effect by 13 November 2023.

JERA begins mass-scale storage system project using recycled EV batteries

The demonstration energy storage project will be in cooperation with Toyota.