Project
Indonesian, Chinese firms to build 1,240MW South Sumatra power plant
Indonesian, Chinese firms to build 1,240MW South Sumatra power plant
Indonesia's PTBA and China Huadian Corporation plan to set up a joint venture company to build and operate a a 2x620 megawatt coal-fired power plant...
China leads push for energy club
China is advocating an “energy club” with former Soviet Union states to open new sources of energy for its ravenous economy.
Malaysia's TNB beats Chinese, Thai firms for Bangladesh power project
Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Bhd has been selected by the Bangladesh Power Division for the installation and operations of a 1,320MW coal-fired plant...
Wika Jabar Power to build geothermal power plant in West Java
Wika Jabar Power is looking for a partner for its 40-megawatt geothermal power plant project in Sumedang, West Java.
ADB not abandoning Pakistan's Diamer-Bhasha Dam project
The ADB clarified that it has remained committed with the $12 billion Diamer-Bhasha Dam project.
CNOOC asks Canada to approve Nexen takeover
China National Offshore Oil Corporation has formally requested the Canadian government to approve its US$15 billion offer for Nexen.
Serious power shortage could cripple Vietnam
Vietnam's looming power shortage is expected to worsen despite a drop in demand.
Indonesian coal gasification plants in the works
A coal gasification plant is currently being planned to take advantage of low-grade coal.
Vietnam looks to the IAEA for guidance on nuclear power
Preparations are underway for the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant in central Ninh Thuan Province.
Kudankulam nuke power plant ready for fuel loading
Unit 1 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant will be loaded with fuel soon.
Chinese firm put stamps on revised MoU for West seti hydro power
A subsidiary of China Three Gorges Corporation signed a revised MoU with IB for the 750-MW West Seti Hydro Power Project and the Transmission Project...
Softbank, Mitsui to build Japan’s largest solar plant
Softbank Corporation and Mitsui & Company have signed a contract to build and operate a 40 megawatt solar power that will be Japan’s largest.
GCL-Poly receives approval for 340MW China solar projects
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings has been given the green light to begin preparing for the construction of a 310MW ground-mounted PV system and a 30MW...
Large solar plant to rise in Japanese city of Oita
The 27,000-kw plant solar power plant that costs ¥8 billion to build will be constructed by JGC Corp. in the city of Oita.
Philippines to bid out 40 hydropower contracts
The Philippines largest single offering of mini-hydropower projects to the private sector is to be auctioned in the fourth quarter.
Commentary
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