Regulation

Malaysia's dam plans condemned by international group

The construction of 12 hydroelectric dams in Sarawak is being opposed by an international NGO coalition.

Malaysia's dam plans condemned by international group

The construction of 12 hydroelectric dams in Sarawak is being opposed by an international NGO coalition.

China's energy use up 7%

Energy use in 2011 is at its fastest pace in China since 2007. 

Larger turbines boost China’s wind power: Ming Yang

More larger capacity turbines are being utilized in China to reduce costs.

Japan steel makers lean on nuclear power

Japan's steel makers, feeling the effects of a strong yen, urged the early restart of nuclear power plants.

Indonesian power plants to consume 25.58% more coal

Indonesia's power plants will need 54 million tons this year.

Another Japanese reactor shuts down, leaving only 2 online

Kansai Electric suspended the No. 3 reactor of its Takahama nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture for a scheduled checkup.

Competitive pricing pulls down Chinese Tier-2 module prices

The average cost of Chinese Tier-2 crystalline PV modules dropped to US$0.96 per watt in January.

Proposed Vietnam hydro projects to undergo environmental assessment

New environmental impact assessments will be conducted on two proposed hydropower plants in Veitnam.

Indonesian steel giant pays extra for stable electricity

Indonesian steel producer Krakatau Posco has signed a deal with state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara to pay a premium in exchange for improved...

Bangladesh to implement 1000MW load-shedding in March

City dwellers in Bangladesh will experience load-shedding in summer due to insufficient electricity to support irrigation pumps across the country.

Bangladesh implements wind energy pilot project

For the first time in Bangladesh, BPDB is implementing a pilot project of 0.90 MW capacity of the Grid Connected Wind Energy in the Muhuri Dam areas...

State of Kerala wants duty free naphtha for its plant

Kerala Chief Minister, Oommen Chandy, seeks concessional naphtha to power its 360 MW NTPC's plant at Kayamkulam.

Indian power companies oppose gas allocation to new groups

India's existing power companies are opposing gas allocation to mushrooming power capacities.

SMEs exempted from Bangladesh's power factor correction charge

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has exempted small and medium industries from paying power factor correction charge.

Indonesia to produce electricity for Singapore

Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is not averse on building coal-fired plants to export electricity to Singapore.

India presses for coal supply to end power shortages

India ordered its monopoly coal miner to guarantee long-term supplies or face penalties.