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MHI finalises takeover of Mitsubishi Power operations
MHI finalises takeover of Mitsubishi Power operations
The business and employees will integrate into MHI effective 1 October.
Taipower applies to decommission Maanshan nuclear plant
The plant’s 40-year license expires in 2025.
China’s Sinopec to boost natural gas output by 60%
The company plans to go carbon neutral by 2050.
Japan’s largest wind powered green hydrogen plant powers opens in 2024
The plant will produce around 550 tons of hydrogen a year.
Australia’s no. 2 pension fund to abandon thermal coal financing
It plans to invest A$1b in renewables and low carbon energy.
Asian Oil and Gas Awards opens doors for nomination
Deadline for entries to the inaugural awards programme is on 24 September.
PTT buys 41.6% shares in Indian solar company
The shares were bought for $453m.
Sunseap inks $2b deal to build largest floating solar farm in Indonesia
It will also act as an energy storage system.
India to exceed 33% carbon reduction goal by 2030: Singh
The power minister said energy transition is taking place at a rapid pace.
New AEMO head sets ambitious goal of 100% renewable for Australian grid
Newly appointed Daniel Westerman wants the grid to handle 100% renewable energy by 2025.
BlackRock Real Assets acquires offshore wind developer in Korea
This is the company’s first venture into Korea's offshore wind market.
Sembcorp, PUB unmoors floating solar PV farm
The PV farm has a 60 MWp capacity.
Energy consortium to build world’s biggest renewable energy hub
The project has an estimated cost of $100b.
NTPC to build India’s biggest solar plant
The plant has a capacity of 4.75 GW and would be built in Gujarat, India.
Philippine’s SMC to dump new coal projects
The company plans to transition to low-carbon.
South Korea green lights operation of ‘new’ power plant
The government made the decision a year after the plant’s completion.
ACWA Power targets $16b new projects for 2021
These projects would be spread out around the world.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy