Power Utility

China should close 186 coal plants early to meet climate goals: study

China should close 186 coal plants early to meet climate goals: study

The large number of plants are each performing poorly and “particularly suitable” for fast-track retirement.

New 1.2 GW power plant in Malaysia underway

The 1.2GW gas-fired plant is expected to be operational by 2024.

bp to close refinery in West Australia by 31 March

The Kwinana Refinery will be converted into an import terminal.

Indian power generation fell in February: report

Electricity generation for the month was at 112 BU.

Yallourn power station to retire in 2028

It currently supplies nearly 20% of Victoria’s electricity demand.

ReNew to go public in $8b SPAC deal

The company will be named ReNew Energy Global.

Indonesia to form biggest geothermal holding company

It will comprise three state-owned companies focused on geothermal power.

Cold snap, power demand surge tighten Japan's supply

Prices have breached $618 per MMBtu last month.

EMA boosts retail electricity market through OEM

Currently, nearly 700,000 households are purchasing retail electricity.

Offshore wind pipeline in Asia strengthens: Fitch

The region comprises 29% of the global project pipeline.

Investment opportunities, government support drive Asia Pacific's geothermal growth

Indonesia is expected to overtake the US in leading the global geothermal power sector.

Why APAC is tipped to lead renewable investments by 2030

Wind and solar in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan enjoy feed-in-tariffs with reliable counterparties.

Coal and renewables to put the squeeze on gas

Rising gas prices, increased energy security, economic recovery risks gas demand growth.

Green hydrogen to support Australian renewables' growth momentum

The falling costs of renewables is said to push production costs of hydrogen down.

Adani ranked as the largest solar power generation owner globally

Its 12.32 GWac global portfolio exceeded the total capacity installed by the entire US solar industry in 2019.

Renewable push falls short of dethroning gas in Thailand

LNG imports are still projected to more than double in capacity.