Beijing has launched the construction of a colossal dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo, with $167.1bn in public investment, drawing attention from New Delhi and downstream states.
Bangladesh’s interim government has ordered mandatory deployment of solar systems on public building rooftops to reduce reliance on costly fossil fuel imports amid a fragile economic backdrop.
Nepal reveals a significant potential reserve of methane in the west of the country, following exploratory drilling conducted with technical support from China, opening new economic prospects.
Nepal, through the Indian grid, has started delivering its first megawatts to Bangladesh, officially becoming an energy exporter during the monsoon season, in line with a recent tripartite agreement signed with its neighbors.
The Bangladesh Power Development Board has issued a tender for 14 large-scale solar plants, following previous project failures due to investor-criticised terms.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has begun an assessment visit to the Rooppur nuclear power plant, Bangladesh’s first facility, 90% financed by Russia. The inspection focuses on site safety ahead of the scheduled fuel loading in 2025.
Shanghai Electric secures multiple certifications for key energy projects in Dubai, Oman, Bangladesh, and Malaysia, reinforcing its role in the energy strategies of emerging markets.
China defends its $137 billion hydropower dam in Tibet against India’s political and hydrological concerns, as the U.S. steps in on this strategic issue.
India calls on China for guarantees regarding a mega-dam on the Brahmaputra, citing risks for the 120 million people depending on the river downstream.
The OPEC Fund has validated a financing portfolio totaling nearly one billion dollars in the fourth quarter of 2024, distributed across structuring projects in governance, infrastructure, and trade in several strategic regions.
A Wood Mackenzie study reveals that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) could play a strategic role in meeting Asia's energy demands, countering coal growth, and maintaining the economic competitiveness of emerging economies.
The Adani conglomerate has lost $55 billion in market capitalization following corruption charges against its CEO, Gautam Adani, in the United States. The case has shaken markets and jeopardized its international partnerships.
Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corp announce a 5 GW project comprising hydropower, pumped storage, and solar energy, enhancing regional energy security and addressing the energy needs of both India and Bhutan.
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has inaugurated its first carbon credit exchange platform during COP29 in Baku, aiming to bolster its decarbonization efforts and diversify its economy.
The Indian group Adani has halved the electricity supplied to Bangladesh due to $850 million in unpaid bills. This reduction in energy flow places the country in a position where it must quickly address a shortfall.
Adani Group, a leader in renewable energy, plans to develop 10 GW of hydroelectric capacity in several Asian and African countries, including Bhutan, Nepal, Kenya, and Vietnam, to strengthen its green portfolio and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Nepal commits to exporting 40 MW of hydroelectricity to Bangladesh via India, thereby strengthening regional energy relations and boosting its economy despite environmental challenges.
BG Titan Group and BB Holding formalize an agreement to develop the 650 MW Tamakoshi 3 hydropower project in Nepal, marking a further step in the expansion of the country's energy infrastructure.
Bangladesh resumes LNG imports on the spot market after a two-month pause.
A change in procurement rules aims to ensure greater transparency in the supplier selection process.
Algeria joins the New BRICS Development Bank, seeking to diversify its sources of financing and strengthen its position on the international financial scene.
