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Philippines sets the rules for its first nuclear power plant

The Philippine government grants contractual advantages and priority dispatch to its first nuclear project, laying the groundwork for sustained sector development in the coming decades.

Vietnam proposes tax refunds to boost domestic bioethanol production

Hanoi is preparing a tax relief plan for biofuel producers to support domestic ethanol output ahead of the E10 mandate rollout planned for 2026.

Global natural gas power generation market to reach $122.49bn by 2030

Driven by rising electricity demand and grid flexibility needs, natural gas power generation is expected to grow at an annual rate of 4.8% through 2030.
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Alternergy acquires two Quezon wind projects from CleanTech

Alternergy strengthens its portfolio by acquiring two wind projects from CleanTech in Quezon Province, expanding its growth strategy beyond the 500MW mark.

Southeast Asia’s power demand drives massive integration of solar and wind

Southeast Asia, facing rapid electricity consumption growth, could tap up to 20 terawatts of solar and wind potential to strengthen energy security.

Sri Lanka halts LNG imports from India due to infrastructure delays

The Sri Lankan government has frozen its plan to import liquefied natural gas from India due to a lack of operational storage, delaying the initial timeline by three years and affecting bilateral energy strategies.
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Southeast Asia plans $208bn investment to develop nuclear power by 2050

Facing energy security challenges, several Southeast Asian countries are turning to nuclear and could invest up to $208bn to reach 25 GW of capacity, favouring small modular reactors.

Monsoon Wind launches 600 MW and begins electricity exports to Vietnam

The 600 MW onshore wind farm in Laos achieves commercial operation four months early, injecting power into Vietnam via a 500 kV interconnection and consolidating an international financing package of $950mn.

ACEN reaches 2,100 MW of attributable renewable capacity in India

ACEN strengthens its international strategy with over 2,100 MWdc of attributable renewable capacity in India, marking a major step in its expansion beyond the Philippines.
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Citicore secures $77.5 million loan for its Pangasinan solar project

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation signed a financing deal with Security Bank to complete a 125 MWp solar park in Pangasinan, marking a key milestone in its five gigawatts in five years target.

The 2 GW Northern Luzon floating wind project reaches key milestone in the Philippines

Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation secures grid connection study approval, bringing the launch of one of Southeast Asia’s largest offshore wind projects closer.

Yanara gains independence to accelerate renewable project expansion in Asia-Pacific

BrightNight’s Asian subsidiary becomes Yanara and positions itself as an independent player to strengthen the development of large-scale renewable energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
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The new Tanawon geothermal site adds 22 MW to the Philippine energy grid

The inauguration of the Tanawon geothermal site, with a capacity of 22 megawatts, marks a milestone in the expansion of the Philippines’ energy park with local solutions of low carbon footprint.

US tariff ultimatum pushes India towards new Asian trade alliances

Sanctions imposed on August 1 accelerate the reconfiguration of Indo-Pacific trade flows, with Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia emerging as principal beneficiaries.

Scatec obtains retroactive tariff on ancillary electric services in the Philippines

Scatec ASA and Aboitiz Power secure approval for an increased tariff on ancillary services, generating more than $21mn in retroactive revenue on the Philippine market.
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US tariffs and FEOC restrictions threaten solar supply chain and create risks for the industry

New anti-dumping tariffs and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions are disrupting the US solar supply chain, while ongoing dependence on China exposes the industry to significant risks, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Sri Lanka signs partnership to roll out solar energy at scale

Sri Lanka and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate solar energy deployment in the country, aiming for 70% renewable energy by 2030.

Multilateral climate funds redirect energy finance towards emerging markets

Between 2015 and 2024, four multilateral climate funds committed nearly eight bn USD to clean energy, attracting private capital through concessional terms while Africa and Asia absorbed more than half of the volume.
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PTT Oil posts record profit and accelerates expansion in Asia

PTT Oil and Retail Business announces a 46% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by regional expansion in its energy and non-energy activities, alongside an integrated ESG strategy.

Global investments of $1.2 trillion needed for energy storage by 2034

A Wood Mackenzie report estimates required battery investments at $1.2 trillion to integrate an additional 5,900 GW of renewable energy, highlighting battery storage systems' key role in stabilising electrical grids.