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Southeast Asia's nuclear ambitions dashed by public opinion
Southeast Asia's nuclear ambitions dashed by public opinion
As of 2023, there are 422 operable nuclear power reactors in the world, but none from SEA.
Record heatwaves, economic recovery boost India’s electricity demand
The demand grew by 8.4% YoY in 2022.
Southeast Asia’s electricity demand up 5.5% YoY in 2022: report
Coal dominated the region’s power generation.
Hydrogen market to sustain growth despite global economic headwinds
This is supported by energy transition needs and decarbonisation targets.
Masdar, VERBUND to study green hydrogen production for Central Europe
The generated green hydrogen will be exported to Austria and Southern Germany.
Coal dominates Asia Pacific’s generation mix in 2022
However, the share of low-carbon resources is increasing.
Middle East electricity demand up 2.6% YoY in 2022
Gas is the dominant electricity production source.
ONGC unit, YPF SA sign MOU for enhanced energy cooperation
The partnership will cover the development of upstream oil and gas opportunities.
Would Pakistan’s long-term power purchase agreements become roadblocks to its solar energy revolution?
A recent public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on a proposed 600 MW solar power plant in Muzaffargarh has...
China’s grid capex to recover in 2023
This is due to the rise of renewables capacity.
China’s power consumption up 3.6% YoY in 2022
The growth is slowed that the 10.3% recorded in 2021
Pakistan will continue gas reliance in next decade
Gas-fired power will contribute an average of 31% to its power mix, Fitch Solutions projected.
Solar power to boost China’s generation capacity growth in 2023
It accounted for about half of the new capacity in 2022.
Pakistan blackouts highlight ‘urgency’ of hydropower projects
Renewables expansion in the market is still unable to replace thermal power.
Pakistan’s ageing grid network may be behind major blackouts
Fitch has observed frequent blackouts in the past six months.
‘High’ green hydrogen production, consumption potential seen in Asia
The pipeline of green hydrogen projects in the region is around 65.6 GW.
Australia, Netherlands ink deal for renewable hydrogen supply chain development
The MOU also include hydrogen trade policy, standards and certification schemes.
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