Asian Power

South Korea needs faster offshore wind permitting, says GWEC
It usually takes a decade to complete the permitting processes.
India to dominate pipeline projects in Asia until 2028
It has 62 pipeline projects, around half of which were for gas.
China Huaneng's new energy capacity surpasses 180 million kW
The share of low-carbon and clean energy installed capacity reaches 48.47%.
Voltalia begins construction of 126 MW Uzbek solar plant
It is part of a multi-energy complex in Khorezm.
Vena Energy and Mitsubishi partner on 31.65 MW Maibara Solar PPA
The project can supply power to 8,560 average households.
ADB grants $148.5m to enhance Sikkim's power infrastructure
It will replace 580 kilometres of old and low-capacity bare conductors.
China leans heavily on fossil fuels for 65% of electricity in 2023
Despite this, the country also led in solar and wind energy generation.
Global nuclear generation up 1.8% in 2023, led by US and China
Japan saw the fastest growth in nuclear share as it resumed operations of reactors.
REDC's net income rises 32% in Q1 on hydropower success
Its power generation reached 28.9 kWh from 19.5 kWh in Q1 2023.
Kansai EP's Takahama-4 nuclear reactor to resume operations on 21 May
The company will have all its seven active nuclear reactors in operation.
Masdar consortium secures land for 10GW wind project in Egypt
Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities form part of the consortium.
Oracle Power secures approval for 1.3GW renewable project in Pakistan
It is composed of 800 MW of solar and 500 MW of wind projects.
Stonepeak and CHC form platform for BESS projects in Japan
It initially targets 1 GW of battery projects.
ReNew and Societe Generale sign $1b deal for energy transition projects
This will support the development of projects such as wind, solar, and green hydrogen.
CKPower suffers $12.6m net loss in Q1
Its revenue declined by 7.3% YoY to $68.4m.

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Power Utility Pressures mount for less desirable energy insurance placements in the region
Industry experts eye offshore investments as most attractive, yet more expensive.
IPP Will the government pay for coal power exit in Vietnam?
The country’s coal power phase-out strategy sees renewables accounting for 67.7%–71.5% of the energy mix by 2050.
Power Utility Japanese utility firms into serious business of reselling LNG surplus
Declining local demand for LNG directs Japanese companies to the South and Southeast Asian markets.
India removes licence requirement to build transmission lines for bulk consumers
The rule applies to those with at least 25 MW of load for inter-state connection and at least 10 MW for intra-state.
NEFIN Group works double time to catch up on projects
CEO Glenn Lim explains how a delay turned out good as the company aims to reach 667 MW of capacity by 2026.
Power Utility Summit Power International provides vital LNG support to Bangladesh
Without cross-border electricity supply, LNG is needed by a country facing geographical constraints to deploy renewables.
PLN focuses digital processes on equitable electricity distribution
State-run firm’s president succeeded in electrifying 76,900 villages and sub-districts throughout Indonesia.

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South Korea needs faster offshore wind permitting, says GWEC
It usually takes a decade to complete the permitting processes.
India to dominate pipeline projects in Asia until 2028
It has 62 pipeline projects, around half of which were for gas.
China Huaneng's new energy capacity surpasses 180 million kW
The share of low-carbon and clean energy installed capacity reaches 48.47%.
Voltalia begins construction of 126 MW Uzbek solar plant
It is part of a multi-energy complex in Khorezm.
Vena Energy and Mitsubishi partner on 31.65 MW Maibara Solar PPA
The project can supply power to 8,560 average households.
ADB grants $148.5m to enhance Sikkim's power infrastructure
It will replace 580 kilometres of old and low-capacity bare conductors.
China leans heavily on fossil fuels for 65% of electricity in 2023
Despite this, the country also led in solar and wind energy generation.
Global nuclear generation up 1.8% in 2023, led by US and China
Japan saw the fastest growth in nuclear share as it resumed operations of reactors.
REDC's net income rises 32% in Q1 on hydropower success
Its power generation reached 28.9 kWh from 19.5 kWh in Q1 2023.
Kansai EP's Takahama-4 nuclear reactor to resume operations on 21 May
The company will have all its seven active nuclear reactors in operation.
Masdar consortium secures land for 10GW wind project in Egypt
Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities form part of the consortium.
Oracle Power secures approval for 1.3GW renewable project in Pakistan
It is composed of 800 MW of solar and 500 MW of wind projects.
Stonepeak and CHC form platform for BESS projects in Japan
It initially targets 1 GW of battery projects.
ReNew and Societe Generale sign $1b deal for energy transition projects
This will support the development of projects such as wind, solar, and green hydrogen.
CKPower suffers $12.6m net loss in Q1
Its revenue declined by 7.3% YoY to $68.4m.

Exclusives

Power Utility Pressures mount for less desirable energy insurance placements in the region
Industry experts eye offshore investments as most attractive, yet more expensive.
IPP Will the government pay for coal power exit in Vietnam?
The country’s coal power phase-out strategy sees renewables accounting for 67.7%–71.5% of the energy mix by 2050.
Power Utility Japanese utility firms into serious business of reselling LNG surplus
Declining local demand for LNG directs Japanese companies to the South and Southeast Asian markets.
India removes licence requirement to build transmission lines for bulk consumers
The rule applies to those with at least 25 MW of load for inter-state connection and at least 10 MW for intra-state.
NEFIN Group works double time to catch up on projects
CEO Glenn Lim explains how a delay turned out good as the company aims to reach 667 MW of capacity by 2026.
Power Utility Summit Power International provides vital LNG support to Bangladesh
Without cross-border electricity supply, LNG is needed by a country facing geographical constraints to deploy renewables.
PLN focuses digital processes on equitable electricity distribution
State-run firm’s president succeeded in electrifying 76,900 villages and sub-districts throughout Indonesia.

Join the Asian Power community