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Top Energy Leaders to discuss “Transforming Energy: Invest, Innovate, Integrate” at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018

The 11th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) will bring together distinguished global energy leaders to share insights and perspectives on the...

Top Energy Leaders to discuss “Transforming Energy: Invest, Innovate, Integrate” at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018

The 11th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) will bring together distinguished global energy leaders to share insights and perspectives on the...

Asia Pacific's offshore wind capacity could rise 20-fold to 43GW in 2027

Together with Korea and Japan, East Asia alone needs $37b of investment to meet ambitious energy goals.

Use of biomass for plants of India's NTPC a ‘bold' move

It follows regulators’ advisory for utilities to enforce a 5-10% biomass blend in their power plants.

Newly floated Australian coal firm's price fell 8.5% on debut

Fund managers shunned the offer over the timing of the decision to float the company.

Japan's utilities challenged by growing competition and credit risks

Since market liberalisation, 5.7 million customers have already switched to new electricity providers.

11 Chinese firms owned 63% of wind capacity additions in 2017

China’s grip on the market was strengthened by the CHN Energy merger.

10,500MW of Indian power plants close down over ‘coal shortage' woes

About 22 stations were running at critical stock as of 22 September.

Over 4 in 5 of Asean fossil fuel power plants clash with UN climate goals: report

Most of the plants don’t meet the emissions thresholds for keeping global temperatures within 1.5 degrees Celsius.

India's NTPC eyes bidding for 8-10GW of stressed private projects: report

It is waiting for projects to fall into the bankruptcy court.

India to miss 175GW renewables target in 2022: report

However, hitting 76% amidst auction risks would still be a noteworthy achievement, an analyst said.

Largest Australian states lag world leaders in renewables race

Victoria and New South Wales generated only 13.6% and 12.6% of electricity from renewables in 2017.

Here's how a shift from feed-in tariffs to auctions could drag Japan's solar power sector

It will transition to auctions for procurement of bigger solar projects.

Thailand's biogas and biomass industry grew 19.7% in 2012-2017

The northeastern part of the country significantly grew both biogas and biomass.

SPARX Group, Toyota to raise $264.58m for Japanese renewables fund

Car-maker Toyota will inject $88.18m into the fund.

Here's why Indonesia's renewables scene slowed down in 2018

It missed chances for reforms, investment, and collaboration for business, said experts at Power-Gen Asia 2018.

Can Japanese banks hold onto their coal-free promises?

The big three have provided $8.6b in financing aid to the coal power sector from 2015 to 2017.

Is coal still important in Asia's renewables push?

Experts at Power-Gen Asia 2018 deliberated whether Asia is still in the path of coal, renewables, or the combination of both.