Daiei Sangyo partners with Truewin Technology and Formosa Japan to develop 100 energy storage sites totalling 800MWh and expand into power-linked data centre operations.
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, a stable gas price of $6/MMBtu would boost global demand by 60 billion m³ in the short term and 120 billion m³ by 2035, mainly driven by Asia.
Danish group Orsted will cut a quarter of its workforce by 2027 and reduce its exposure to the United States, relying on a $9.4 billion recapitalisation to consolidate its development in Europe and Asia.
Billion Watts begins construction on its first solar-plus-storage project in Australia, scheduled for 2026, relying on an international consortium and a strategy focused on the volatility of the national electricity market.
SPIE Wind Connect will carry out subsea connections for phase II of the TPC project, a major development in Taiwan’s offshore wind sector with a projected annual capacity of 1,000 GWh.
CTCI strengthens its position in Taiwan with a new EPC contract for a regasification unit at the Kaohsiung LNG terminal, with a capacity of 1,600 tonnes per hour.
The Port of Suao becomes the first site in Taiwan open to commercial testing of wave energy production, following the allocation of Lot C to I-KE International Ocean Energy Co., partner of Eco Wave Power.
HD Renewable Energy has completed the connection of its Helios storage system to the Hokkaido grid. The 50 MW project is expected to enter commercial operation by the end of 2025, targeting multiple segments of the Japanese electricity market.
With active projects across four continents and strong liquidity, Eco Wave Power accelerates its expansion strategy while absorbing a rise in operational costs in H1 2025.
Eco Wave Power has completed the full installation of its wave energy system at the Port of Los Angeles, paving the way for initial operational tests scheduled for September.
Eco Wave Power has completed the installation of floaters for its pilot project in Los Angeles, marking a strategic milestone in the validation and commercialisation of its wave energy technology in the US market.
Chimbusco Pan Nation completes its first B30-MGO delivery in Hong Kong for the shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line, confirming its strategy of diversifying into alternative fuels and meeting new international marine fuel regulations.
Ørsted has completed a $2.75bn project financing with 25 banks and five export credit agencies for the 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, strengthening its industrial partnership strategy.
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Taiwan Power Company unveils unprecedented real-time grid inertia measurement results, confirming increased capacity of the electricity network to accommodate enhanced renewable interconnections, using Reactive Technologies’ GridMetrix® platform.
Star Trade, a subsidiary of HD Renewable Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement with Lightsource bp to manage electricity distribution from a 115 MWp solar project located in Chiayi, strengthening their presence in the Taiwanese market.
With an annual increase of 14%, global offshore wind capacity now reaches 85.2 gigawatts, driven mainly by China, the United Kingdom, and Germany, while another 27.3 gigawatts are currently under construction.
Above-average summer temperatures in Asia are significantly boosting demand for American liquefied natural gas, offsetting a potential slowdown in Europe and opening new commercial opportunities for U.S. exporters.
GUS Technology and Toshiba Corporation have reached an agreement to develop lithium-ion batteries using niobium titanium oxide (NTO), with a market launch targeted for 2025.
With its vast geothermal resources, Alaska is positioning itself as a strategic pillar for the US energy policy in the Indo-Pacific, supporting key regions such as Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines with sustainable and local production.
Eco Wave Power and Lian Tat Sign a Historic Agreement to Develop the First Onshore Marine Energy Installation in Asia, Starting with a 100KW Pilot Project in Taiwan.
REC prices are expected to drop by 76% by 2050 in the Asia-Pacific region, falling from 46 to 11 USD/MWh, due to the massive increase in renewable energy generation in the region, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
Asian refiners remain optimistic amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, anticipating that Persian Gulf crude flows to Asia will stay stable despite the ongoing conflict.
India has decided not to purchase gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project due to sanctions. This decision further isolates Russia from major Asian markets and could redefine LNG flows in the region.
Russia extends export duty exemption for thermal coal until December.
Despite this measure, logistical restrictions and sanctions continue to hold back global demand.
The Biden administration lays out a plan to accelerate solar development on 31 million acres in 11 Western states, aiming to simplify permitting processes and boost energy infrastructure.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the construction of a renewable hydrogen production unit in Uzbekistan, aimed at reducing the use of fossil hydrogen in the fertilizer industry.
The offshore wind sector is on course to exceed 520 GW of installed capacity by 2040, despite logistical challenges, with a strong concentration in Europe thanks to floating wind.
In July 2024, Russian seaborne exports of petroleum products to Asia doubled to 1.1 million tonnes, with increased use of the Cape of Good Hope route to avoid the Suez Canal.
BlueFloat Energy unveils the site of its "Winds of September Phase 1" project and works with MIRDC to structure the local supply chain for floating wind turbines.
Global overcapacity in the petrochemicals sector, exacerbated by Chinese expansion and energy costs in Europe, is forcing companies to undertake drastic restructuring, including plant closures and strategic consolidations.
Japanese companies are investing massively in gas infrastructure in Asia to offset future overproduction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and strengthen their energy security.
