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Thailand to turn to renewable energy amidst gas supply challenges
Thailand to turn to renewable energy amidst gas supply challenges
This is to ensure security in electricity supply in the country.
Thailand gas imports from Myanmar drop to 15% in 2021: report
This was driven by the political and social unrest in Myanmar.
IRENA backs UN call to speed up energy transition
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres outlined 5 critical actions to jumpstart transition.
TNB unit buys nearly 50% stake in offshore wind firm BODL
This will add five turbines with a total capacity of 41.5MW to its assets amongst others.
Strong growth in Japan’s nuclear sector seen in short term: report
Nuclear power generation could rise 10.4% in 2022.
Gas sector woes may pressure Japan to pivot to other power sources
This could increase reliance on nuclear power.
Global offshore wind market to grow to 330GW by 2030: report
Woodmac expects 24 countries to have large-scale offshore wind farms.
South Korea’s ODIN, G8 partner to develop offshore, marine RE projects
The companies seek to develop a charging tower powered by wind amongst others.
Chinese gencos to see earnings recover in 2022: report
This comes as CreditSights expect the cost of coal to be lower this year.
Asian markets may ‘ramp up’ coal as gas prices rise: report
Coal will continue to dominate the region’s power mix through 2027.
Price hike, supply issues to continue straining gas power in Asia: Fitch
This will particularly impact Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Offshore wind to replace nuclear in Taiwan’s power mix: Fitch
More than half of Taiwan’s power project pipeline consists of offshore wind power.
Taiwan’s nuclear phase-out plan by 2025 ‘more certain’: report
Nuclear power accounted for 9.5% of the power mix, as of end-2021.
India plays ‘lead role’ in the global emissions reduction goal: IEEFA
Domestic and international are rapidly scaling up infrastructure capacities in India.
China’s nuclear capacity to grow 7% annually up to 2035
The country has 54GW operational units and 22GW in the pipeline.
CCUS adoption in Southeast Asia to focus on gas production: report
About 75% of CCUS project pipeline is meant to capture excess carbon dioxide from gas production.
What can Adaro Power contribute to the shift to a green economy?
The company developed renewable power projects and wanted to make sure that its plans will be achieved in a just manner.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy
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