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.
Xiangjiaba hydropower station starts operation
Now operational.
Laos to construct dam in Mekong amid protests
Off to the ground-breaking ceremony.
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.