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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.
Shenzhen Energy Group to fund and develop Papua New Guinea's largest power project
The 180MW Ramu 2 Hydropower Project is valued at $902.53m.
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