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Looming power supply woes in Thailand could drive renewables market

This will particularly benefit the solar and biomass sector, Fitch Solutions reported. 

Thailand turns to LNG imports amidst growing domestic power demand 

This comes as domestic gas production and piped imports from Myanmar declines. 

Thailand may struggle to meet energy needs with low gas production 

More than half of its power mix is sourced from gas-fired power plants. 

Sinopec launches largest Green Hydrogen-Coal Chemical project in Inner Mongolia

The project is expected to “guarantee” China’s energy security. 

AboitizPower, EPI closes power supply deal

EPI will be providing solar power capacity to AboitizPower’s retail electricity companies.

AboitizPower leads PH-Japan Consortium to explore renewable energy development

The consortium includes Kawasaki Heavy Industries, IKS, and Amber Kinetics. 

Coal despatches to India’s power sector likely to climb by year-end

This comes as demand for coal-based power remains high.

Power sector’s coal consumption in India rises by 10%

Total coal despatch to the sector reached 609 million tonnes. 

Infinite Green Energy, Samsung partner to develop hydrogen plant

The plant will produce up to four tonnes of green hydrogen per day.

China drives global offshore wind installation in 2022

The country accounted for 29 out of the 42 offshore wind installations globally.

Genesis Energy inks deal with Fonterra for biomass use

They plan to use biomass as an alternative fuel source for coal.

Australia to launch energy efficiency grants for SMEs

Grants application will start on 6 March 2023 at 10 am AEDT.

Cleaner energy could save Bangladesh from the cost of gas imports

New gas prices for power generation led to an additional US$0.083 per cubic metre. 

ArcelorMittal flagged for coal-powered blast furnaces in India

IEEFA raised investors should question high emission projects in developing countries. 

Japan forms team for safety of ageing nuclear power plants

The new system will require operators to create a long-term facility management plan.

What could dampen natural gas uptake in the Philippines

The country seeks to increase gas-fired generation capacity to 24.3 GW under the reference scenario.