Regulation

Vietnam to generate new 1,850MW from coal-fired plants

Vietnam PM Nguyen Tan Dung Tan Dung has approved a development plan to build coal-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1,850MW.

Vietnam to generate new 1,850MW from coal-fired plants

Vietnam PM Nguyen Tan Dung Tan Dung has approved a development plan to build coal-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1,850MW.

Japan calls for 15% power savings in western region

Businesses and consumers in western Japan were urged by the government to save 15 percent of power this summer due to the closure of all nuclear...

China's power consumption down in April

China's power consumption decelerated in April due to slowing industrial activities.

Cheap energy makes Sabah, Sarawak favourable: investor

The abundance of cheap energy as well as the availability of land and improved infrastructure have made Sabah and Sarawak favourable for investment.

Nepal electricity tariff may increase by 20%: officials

Nepal is prepared to hike the retail electricity tariff by an average of 20 percent by mid-July.

Pakistan to get 1,500MW from alternative energy

Pakistan will generate over 1,500MW power for the national grid by next year with more than 30 alternative energy projects in the pipeline.

Taipower investigated for corruption

Investigations have been launched into the Taiwan Power Co. by the Agency Against Corruption.

Japanese town assembly agrees to restart reactors

The assembly of a Japanese town that hosts Kansai Electric's nuclear plant agreed to restart two off-line reactors.

Japan's thermal plants unstable

Fears of problems at thermal plants resulting in sudden blackouts have prompted the Japanese government to prepare for rolling power cuts.

Java-Bali peak load to reach 20,775 MW

PLN expects the peak load on its Java-Bali electricity system to reach 20,775 megawatts on November 29, 2012.

Philippine govt wants to keep Mindanao hydro plants

A bill has been filed in the Philippine Senate seeking to maintain government ownership of the Agus-Pulangui hydropower plants in Mindanao.

Pakistan releases $253M to end unscheduled loadshedding

The government of Pakistan released Rs23 billion or US$253 million to clear a part of circular debt to end at least the unscheduled loadshedding.

Korea expects power outage due to nuke shut down

South Korea faces a severe energy shortage this month due to a combination of nuclear reactor shut down and hot weather.

Sri Lankan cashew firm saves $18,619 with solar power

Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation is saving around Rs 2.4 million or US$18,619 annually by introducing a solar power system to its premises.

Hanoi Has 45,000 Energy Efficient Households

Hanoi Energy Conservation Center (ECC Hanoi) coordinated with Hanoi Power Company and Hanoi Women's Department of Propaganda to hold a training...

Commissioning of 412 MW Rampur HEP may be postponed

SJVN ight have to postpone the commissioning of its critical 412 MW Rampur hydro-electric project.

Pakistan urged to resolve issues with Chinese power firms

China urged Pakistan to resolve the issues with Chinese enterprises involved in energy cooperation.