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Bangladesh, Russia further cooperation on nuclear power development

Two key Memorandums of Understanding were signed with Russia in developing nuclear power sector in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh, Russia further cooperation on nuclear power development

Two key Memorandums of Understanding were signed with Russia in developing nuclear power sector in Bangladesh.

Pakistan to import 2000 MW from Iran, Kyhrgyztan and Tajikistan

The government of Pakistan has signed the agreement to import 1000 MW import of electricity from Iran.

Local govt group to approve Kansai Electric's reactor restart

The head of a body of governors and mayors in western Japan indicated that they will approve the restart of Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture.

RE M&As to be driven by Japan and China

Mergers and acquisitions will be a key driver for growth and survival in renewable energy.

Tata Power targets Bhutan hydel projects

Tata Power wants to undertake co-development of large hydel projects in Bhutan and sell power to India for domestic electricity market.

BP to hunt for geothermal energy in Indonesia

Indonesia’s President said the world’s third largest energy company will help Indonesia develop its geothermal resources.

China in multi-billion dollar campaign to promote renewable energy

China intends to spend some US$27 billion to advance solar power, wind power and develop hybrid technologies. It aims to boost its use of renewable energy to 15% of overall energy consumption.

China speeds up approval for large hydropower projects

China's National Development and Reform Commission has approved Datang's 3-milllion-kilowatt Guanyinyan hydropower project in Yunnan province.

Chinese natural gas project receives funding

Funding has been raised to finance and construct the first phase of a one trillion cubic feet per year coal to natural gas production facility.

Chinese railways stations to be solar powered

A major Chinese government research agency intends to solar power China’s railway stations.

TEPCO to be more firmly under government control

The Japanese government might end up owning 76% of Tokyo Electric Power Company after a share conversion.

Pakistan refuses Turkey's request go easy on rental power plant firm

Pakistan has turned down a request by Turkey seeking relief for a Turkish Rental Power Plant, Karkey Karadeniz.

China rejects dumping ruling

China will not accept a preliminary ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce accusing it of dumping solar cells and panels in the U.S.

Indonesia to invest $367M in geothermal power plants

The Indonesian government will spend $367 million or Rp 3.4 trillion coming from its State Investment Agency to construct geothermal power plants.

China resumes nuclear power expansion

China is set to resume its nuclear power projects next month.

Japan pays the price for shutting down its nuclear reactors

Another casualty of Japan’s decision to temporarily forgo nuclear energy is cleaner air.

China dead set on becoming world leader in cleantech

A new report outlines China’s determination to lead the world in cleantech or green technology.