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Japan coal shift falls short of replacing Hormuz LNG supply
Japan coal shift falls short of replacing Hormuz LNG supply
Utilities limit coal buying amidst uncertainty over the disruption duration.
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Restrictive funding looms for thermal coal miners, Fitch Ratings says
Market funding is likely to be more restrictive than that for the energy transition.
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China and India power Asia-Pacific’s growth in global solar expansion
China installed an estimated 278.9GW of solar capacity in 2025 alone.
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Bangladesh power costs climb despite falling coal and oil prices
Primary energy imports increased to 62.5%, exposing deeper reliance on external supply.
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China faces soaring electricity needs amidst data centre boom
The buildout will also boost the country's renewable energy consumption.
South Korea to boost nuclear generation to 29.8GW by 2035
Despite initial uncertainty, strong public backing has ensured the continuation of the nuclear roadmap.
Market pricing squeezes renewable margins and slows capacity expansion in China
Solar and wind expansion cools as profitability replaces scale driven investment model.
Asia gas power feels oil shocks with delay
Take-or-pay LNG deals limit operators’ ability to adjust output.
Global hydropower hits record 4,437TWh in 2025 but share of electricity falls
Global electricity demand growth continues to outpace hydropower expansion.
Solar overtakes wind power globally for first time in 2025
Solar output reached 2,778 TWh in 2025.
Decentralised solar undercuts grid costs in rural Southeast Asia
GoRental systems deliver power at a fraction of the grid cost.
Japan’s energy transition shows growth in renewables amidst continued fossil reliance
Solar share climbed to 9.8% whilst fossil fuels stay dominant.
Global wind power hits record 165 GW in 2025 as Asia dominates growth
China added 120.5 GW, the highest globally.
Renewables acceleration critical for economies facing energy crisis, IRENA says
IRENA’s policy guide includes leveraging cross-sector partnerships, amongst others.
India’s clean energy push hinges on debt market structure
About 80% of India’s power sector debt still relies on bank loans.
Global RE capacity hits record 5,149 GW in 2025 amidst geopolitical uncertainty
Asia led global expansion with 74.2% of new capacity added.
Malaysia utilities sector backed by solar surge, nuclear plans in energy overhaul
Small modular reactors remain at an earlier stage of global deployment, with limited commercial operating experience.
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