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Independent entity takes over Philippine electricity spot market

Independent entity takes over Philippine electricity spot market

The former operator was required to sell itself of this function in favour of an independent entity.

KOSPO co-funds $101m 51.75MW wind farm in Jordan

It inked a deal with the International Finance Corp. and the Trade Insurance Corp.

Tianwan-4 nuclear reactor in China hits first criticality

It can enter commercial operation in March 2019 and have a total capacity of 990MW.

Indonesia raises coal target in 2018 by 4.5%

It issued additional quotas that will be split between 32 miners.

1,060 MW Tokai-2 nuclear reactor passes new standards

It is one of Japan's oldest nuclear reactors to have applied to restart.

India utilities hit by credit risks amidst renewables push: Moodys

State-owned distributors face weak off-taker credit quality and a young regulatory environment.

SPARX Group, Toyota to raise $264.58m for Japanese renewables fund

Car-maker Toyota will inject $88.18m into the fund.

AboitizPower buys stake in Ayala Corporation's thermal assets for $579.2m

This will raise its interest in the Mariveles Project and Dinginin Project.

SMC Global Power eyes 300MW coal plant in Visayas region

The energy department gave it a go-ahead for a grid impact study.

Here's why BlackRock Assets is investing in Taiwan's renewable space

It bought Taiwanese firm J&V Energy’s solar portfolio of 28 assets in August.

Here's why Indonesia's renewables scene slowed down in 2018

It missed chances for reforms, investment, and collaboration for business, said experts at Power-Gen Asia 2018.

China drafts law to boost nuclear firms' overseas expansion

The law targets reactor exports based on the CAP1400 and Hualong One reactors.

Japan to restart Ikata-3 reactor on 27 October

The Hiroshima High Court has reversed its previous decision on the unit.

Indonesia eyes higher power consumption rate

It aims to boost the electricity per capita consumption rate to 1,200 kWh in 2019.

Standard Chartered quits funding coal plants

It previously faced pressure for the potential funding of three Vietnam coal plants.

Nepal pulls China Gezhouba Group back for US$2.5b hydroelectric project

It reversed the termination of the contract which was caused by lapses in the award process.