Power Utility
bp joins Japan’s retail electricity market
The business will operate under the name bp energy Japan.
bp joins Japan’s retail electricity market
The business will operate under the name bp energy Japan.
Low-carbon hydrogen growth requires policy backing
Growth of low-carbon hydrogen requires resources valued between $80b and $300b.
JERA establishes energy supply measures for heavy winter season
The plans involve to secure kW and KWh for a stable energy supply.
Gas reduction bridges the gap between supply and cost-of-living issues: report
Demand could be reduced to over 40% in 2030 through improved gas efficiency.
ADB grants $250m loan to enhance Pakistan’s power transmission
ADB’s Power Transmission Strengthening Project will aid the expansion of Pakistan’s power grid.
China leads in global bioenergy capacity
It also accounts for nearly 40% of the prospective global capacity.
Towngas and Foran Energy sign strategic cooperation agreement
The two energy firms will deepen their collaboration.
Malaysian firms invest US$29m in rooftop solar and energy efficiency
The first phase of investments will contribute over 13,000 MWh green reduction.
Powerlink extends partnership with Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology
Powerlink will continue to get access to weather data to oversee energy demands.
Saudi Arabia sends qualification request for 4 solar projects
The projects are under the management of the National Renewable Energy Program.
Sembcorp buys 245 MW renewable projects in Vietnam
The purchase of the majority of Gelex brings Sembcorp’s Vietnam portfolio to 450 MW.
SJVN to strike deal with Uttarakhand for 200 MW solar power
It involves the purchase of generation from the 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Project.
Switzerland’s Energy Vault installs EVx storage systems in China
All five EVx projects have an estimated 3.26 GWh capacity and more than $1b in value.
Fossil power exceeds peak use for half of the world
Emissions from 107 power sectors fell by nearly 20%.
IAEA completes safety review over nuclear power in Kazakhstan
The SEED review involves the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant since 1999.
Philippines’ DOE starts selection for microgrid service providers
Over 98 unserved and underserved areas are prioritised for the process.
India could save $29b through shift to biogas
A greater leverage of biogas in the region can save $29b in import bills.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises