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Chimbusco Pan Nation delivers first batch of B30 marine gasoil in Hong Kong

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 secures $2.75bn for Greater Changhua 2 from 25 banks and 5 export agencies

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. —

Taipower measures grid inertia in real-time to secure renewable interconnection

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.
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Star Trade and Lightsource bp sign major solar agreement in Taiwan

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.

Intense Heat in Asia Boosts U.S. LNG Exports

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.

TEPCO signs SGD35mn financing deal for rooftop solar projects in Singapore

Tokyo Electric Power Company signed a financing agreement with Bank SinoPac to support a 40 MW rooftop solar project in Singapore, marking a first for the group in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Washington revives $44 billion Alaska pipeline project to attract Asian partners

The Trump administration is seeking Asian partners to advance a $44 billion Alaska pipeline project aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas to the Indo-Pacific region.

Ørsted completes installation of 24 foundations at Greater Changhua 2b wind farm

Danish company Ørsted completed ahead of schedule the installation of 24 subsea foundations off Taiwan’s coast for its offshore wind farm Greater Changhua 2b, using a non-piling technology.

Taiwan shuts down its last nuclear reactor, ending atomic energy programme

The Maanshan 2 reactor has been permanently disconnected from the grid, marking the end of nuclear operations in Taiwan in line with the national phase-out legislation.
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners sells 10% stake in Fengmiao I wind farm to Mitsui O.S.K.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ CI V fund has signed an agreement to divest 10% of its offshore wind project Fengmiao I to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, with commissioning expected by the end of 2027.

Eco Wave Power reduces losses and expands wave energy projects across four continents

Eco Wave Power reduced its net loss by 4.2% in Q1 2025 and secured new agreements in the United States, Portugal, India, and Taiwan, continuing its global expansion in wave energy.

HD Renewable Energy secures 300MW storage in Japan’s 2025 decarbonisation auction

Taiwanese company HD Renewable Energy won five energy storage projects totalling 300MW during Japan’s long-term decarbonisation power source auction.
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Google commits to Taiwanese geothermal energy with historic Baseload Capital deal

Google signs a power purchase agreement with Baseload Capital to develop 10 MW of geothermal energy in Taiwan, doubling the country’s current commercial geothermal capacity.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners finalises financial close for Fengmiao I offshore wind project in Taiwan

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has secured financing for the Fengmiao I offshore wind farm, a 495 MW project off the coast of Taiwan, marking a significant step forward for the local industry.

Commissioning of a 64 MW energy storage facility in Taiwan

Billion Watts Technologies Co., Ltd. and Shinshin Credit Corporation have commissioned a 64 MW energy storage facility in March, enhancing Taiwan’s power grid stability and supporting the increasing integration of renewable energy.
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Alaska pipeline project could meet Asian demand

US President Donald Trump has announced an Alaska pipeline project to transport natural gas to the Asian market, with ongoing discussions for partnerships with Japan and South Korea.

Indian Companies Negotiate U.S. LNG to Secure Supplies

GAIL, Indian Oil, and BPCL are in talks with U.S. suppliers to purchase additional liquefied natural gas (LNG). The objective is to diversify supply sources and secure extra volumes following the lifting of U.S. export restrictions.

Taiwan considers increasing its imports of American natural gas

Amid trade tensions with the United States, Taiwan's state-owned CPC Corporation is exploring an increase in its purchases of American natural gas. This decision could reshape its supplier distribution and redefine its international energy relations.
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Pine Wind Power establishes a stronghold in Taiwan’s offshore wind market

Pine Wind Power acquires 26% of the offshore wind farm Formosa 2, a strategic move reflecting the growing interest of investors in renewable energy assets within a transforming Taiwanese market.

Decline in Asian LNG MOC Activity Despite the Winter Season

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) transactions observed on the Market on Close (MOC) are slowing due to high inventories and limited demand, despite the traditionally buoyant winter period.

Overcapacity and rationalization: The global petrochemical industry is changing

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.

LNG market in Asia: Record activity in July 2024

In July, the Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) market recorded record activity, marked by increased transaction dynamics and price fluctuations.

Strategic partnership for data center energy IA

Energy Plug and Power Touch collaborate to provide energy storage solutions for IA data centers, in response to rapidly growing global energy demand.
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Japanese Strategic Investments in Asian Gas Markets

Japanese companies are investing massively in gas infrastructure in Asia to offset future overproduction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and strengthen their energy security.

Italy: NHOA under government supervision after TCC offer

NHOA, an Italian player in energy storage, is the focus of particular attention from the Italian government following the announcement of a takeover bid by Taiwan Cement Corp (TCC).

Zhong Neng: First wind power production in Taiwan

The 300 MW Zhong Neng offshore wind project, developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and China Steel Corporation, has delivered its first energy, marking a crucial milestone towards its completion in 2024.
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GreenRock and Solarvest for a 1 GW strategic partnership in Asia

GreenRock Energy and Solarvest join forces to develop 1 GW of green energy projects in Malaysia and Taiwan, strengthening their position in the Asian renewable energy market.

TotalEnergies wins a 1.5 GW concession in the North Sea

TotalEnergies, via Offshore Wind One GmbH, wins the N-11.2 concession in Germany to develop 1.5 GW of offshore wind power, consolidating its strategic presence in the North Sea.

SPIE acquires Correll to strengthen its position in offshore wind energy

SPIE acquires 85% of Correll Group, specializing in engineering and maintenance, to consolidate its presence in the fast-growing offshore wind energy market.
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Mooreast quadruples its capacity with the acquisition of a new plant

Mooreast Holdings Ltd. announces the acquisition of a 98,919 m² facility, quadrupling its production capacity for the floating renewable energy sector.

Qatar and Taiwan sign 27-year LNG supply agreement

QatarEnergy will supply 4 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year to Taiwan's CPC for 27 years, consolidating their energy partnership.

CIP completes construction of Changfang-Xidao offshore wind project in Taiwan

CIP has completed construction of the Changfang-Xidao offshore wind project in Taiwan, increasing the country's offshore wind capacity by 25% and reinforcing its energy transition objectives.
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Russian thermal coal: higher demand expected

Following the Russian government's decision to temporarily abolish customs duties on exports of thermal coal and anthracite, an increase in demand is anticipated, despite competition and current sanctions.

Orsted inaugurates Asia-Pacific’s largest offshore wind farm

The recent inauguration of the Greater Changhua 1 & 2a wind farms in the presence of President Tsai Ing-wen and several key players in the energy sector marks a crucial milestone for Taiwan. With an impressive installed capacity of 900 MW, these facilities double the country's offshore wind power capacity.

Stonepeak-Shizen Energy collaboration for wind power in Asia-Pacific

Stonepeak acquires a majority stake in TerraWind, in partnership with Shizen Energy, to develop wind power projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Japan: An energy revolution with ammonia

A revolutionary Japanese technology promises to reduce carbon emissions by burning ammonia with coal. A world first at the JERA power plant.

Stable oil supplies in Asia despite OPEC+ cuts

Despite recent OPEC+ production cuts, Middle Eastern suppliers continue to ensure a stable supply of crude oil to their Asian customers, preserving long-standing commercial relationships.