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Power sector’s coal consumption in India rises by 10%
Power sector’s coal consumption in India rises by 10%
Total coal despatch to the sector reached 609 million tonnes.
China drives global offshore wind installation in 2022
The country accounted for 29 out of the 42 offshore wind installations globally.
Cleaner energy could save Bangladesh from the cost of gas imports
New gas prices for power generation led to an additional US$0.083 per cubic metre.
Japan forms team for safety of ageing nuclear power plants
The new system will require operators to create a long-term facility management plan.
What could dampen natural gas uptake in the Philippines
The country seeks to increase gas-fired generation capacity to 24.3 GW under the reference scenario.
Southeast Asia’s LNG industry potential faces headwinds
The region was once projected to be the world’s fastest-growing LNG market.
How can India drive up renewable energy tenders
Tenders declined to about 28GW in 2022, which is below the required level.
Renewable energy tenders in India are ‘off-track’: report
This could hold back its pursuit to reach its 2030 target.
Coal remains the cheapest option for APAC
This is as renewables costs rose last year.
China holds lowest-cost renewable power in APAC
It overtakes India as China sees a 4% electricity cost decline in utility-scale solar.
Australia’s electricity demand up 3% YoY in 2022
Renewables dominated the new capacity additions during the period.
The Philippines may soon rely on LNG import
The country has been sourcing gas from the local Malampaya gas field.
Construction cost, interest rates worsen RE competitiveness in APAC in 2022
The solar sector’s average cost by 16% in 2022 from 2020 levels.
What could drive blue hydrogen development
Asia Pacific accounts for the second largest share in the total carbon capture market.
China ranks 3rd amongst leading blue hydrogen market
It is behind the United States and Canada.
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.
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