In Focus

Sinopec going after Nigerian oil

Deal with Total to jumpstart Sinopec’s African expansion.

India a world leader in renewables

India is 4th most attractive worldwide in renewable energy.

SE Asia's solar power to reach 5GW by 2016

PV installations growing at 50% annually.

China to offer free grid connection

Solar power producers can connect to the power grid for free.

China adheres to 3rd generation nuke technology

No less than third generation technology.

Japan takes aim at offshore wind power

An advancement in offshore wind power.

China to restart nuclear plant construction

China has ended its one year moratorium on building new nuclear plants imposed after Japan’s Fukushima nuclear accident.

Removing nuclear power “impossible” in Japan

Japan has to keep nuclear energy in its electricity mix to offset rising energy costs and a probable military conflict in Iran.

Marubeni to put up 81.5MW mega solar project in Japan

Oita City, Japan will be the future site of Marubeni's large-scale 81.5MW solar power plant.

Indonesia’s energy subsidies out of control

Indonesia’s crippling energy subsidies will surge 197% to US$31.8 billion this year from the projected US$10.7 billion.

Chinese government mulls policies to support solar power industry

China is working on policies, including subsidies and easier access to the grid, to help its ailing solar power producers expand in the domestic market, the China Daily reported on Saturday, citing industry officials and government sources.

Economic slowdown dampens China’s power use

China's power consumption growth slowed by 9.3% in September year-on-year on reduced factory activity and industrial output triggered by the persistent economic downturn.

Incentives sought for green buildings in Vietnam

European energy efficiency consultants are urging Vietnam to push sustainability programs, including green buildings.

Thai govt urged to explain involvement in Cambodia's nuclear plan

Activists suspect collusion between the Thai government and Cambodia over alleged plans to build a nuclear power plant on the island of Koh Kong.