Environment

China's power plants uses half of global coal consumption

China now burns nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined.

China's power plants uses half of global coal consumption

China now burns nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined.

India has urgent need for more power

Also needs more renewable and nuclear energy.

Hong Kong to get tougher on pollution

Will take old commercial vehicles off the road.

No Chinese tariffs on polysilicon imports

Final decision on tariffs to be made on February 20.

Wind is third largest energy source in China

It now supplies 2% of China’s total energy needs.

World’s first 3rd generation nuclear plant nears completion

Project is the largest undertaken by China and the USA as partners.

Indian power plant to convert from diesel to gas-fired

Karnataka Power will convert a 128 MW diesel generating power plant to gas-fired station.

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Philippine utility to build four hydro plants

Sunwest Water and Electric Company Inc takes out US$98 million loan to finance project.

Tougher safety rules for Japan’s nuclear reactors

New safety measures to be finalized by July.

China and Russia to build floating nuclear power plants

Says these ship-borne plants are cheaper and easier to build.

More coal for China’s power stations

China's coal and electricity producers to use 56% more coal in 2013.

India and Australia to discuss civil nuclear cooperation

Talks in March could also lead to Australia renewing uranium exports to India.

Vietnam partners with Japan to build nuclear plants

Japan to provide Vietnam with US$500 million to finance the projects.

LNG providing more power for Japan

Imports of liquefied natural gas soar to a record 87 million tons in 2012.

Construction continues at Taishan nuclear plant

Major facilities including a reactor vessel are installed.

China to limit annual electricity growth to 8%

Will also reduce the building of new coal-fired power plants.