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Malaysia’s TNB power station in Kenyir resumes operation
Malaysia’s TNB power station in Kenyir resumes operation
It temporarily shut down in end-February due to a landslide caused by heavy rain.
Nickel Asia unit, Shell partner to develop RE in the Philippines
The joint venture plans to add 1GW capacity by 2028.
Vietnam needs ‘clear and transparent’ legal framework for ambitious offshore wind target
Under its PDP 8, it raised its target to 7GW by 2030.
Global energy security at risk as recoverable oil drops
Global recoverable oil is estimated at 1.57 trillion barrels, 9% down from last year.
Offshore wind growth to more than double in 2031: report
It is projected to reach nearly 55GW in 2031.
Asia to lead global geothermal capacity growth
Key markets in the region are Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Zealand.
What could help South Korea achieve its clean energy goals
Solar and offshore wind power may be the key, GlobalData said.
Asia poised to be the largest offshore market by end-2022: GWEC
China has an 80% share in the total installations last year.
Korea, Czech Republic partner to develop nuclear, hydrogen
The two states signed ten memoranda of understanding.
Offshore wind industry sees 21.1GW additional capacity in 2021
The GWEC marked this as the industry's “best-ever” year.
Asia leads in biomass capacity additions
The region is more cost attractive compared to North America and Western Europe.
South Korea eyes becoming a nuclear energy powerhouse
This is provided under the new Energy Policy Directions.
Nuclear agencies call on G7 to support nuclear tech access
The agencies raised the need for incentives and enhanced policies.
Battery energy storage investment to climb US$20b in 2022: IEA
This is largely led by grid-scale deployment.
South Korea bares gov’t plans to support nuclear energy sector growth
It includes the reconstruction of New Hanwil nuclear plant units 3 and 4.
IRENA, OPEC Fund tie up to advance RE investment
This is in pursuit of a “just, inclusive, and equitable energy transition.”
Asia to account for over 60% of global solar growth
Solar capacity in the region will grow by about 760GW from now to 2031.
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