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ADB supports energy financing in Indonesia
ADB supports energy financing in Indonesia
ADB is extending $200 million in loans partly to assist Indonesia embark on major energy efficiency improvements in export industries.
Korea's nuclear reactor breakdowns cost $229M
There were 89 nuclear reactor malfunctions in South Korea over the past 10 years that cost the country US$299 million.
Nepal launches measures to tackle power crisis
Nepal will launch new power projects and purchase more electricity from India to address the power crisis within the next five years.
TEPCO eyes $24.7B in loans
Major Japanese banks are considering to extend loans to TEPCO of up to US$24.7 billion.
Restoration work at Fukushima nuke plant disrupted again
Work to restore power and key cooling functions was disrupted at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant as smoke caused workers to evacuate.
Indonesia to adopt better nuclear technology than Japan
Despite the Japan nuclear crisis, Indonesia will press on with plans to build a nuclear plant close to a fault line.
Vietnam emphasizes safety in nuclear power program
Vietnam will prioritize safety in pursuing its nuclear programme in cooperation with Tokyo and other countries.
Planned power cuts place Haiphong firms in the dark
Domestic and foreign-invested firms reacted fiercely to the proposed plans to cut down on power consumption.
Asia-Pacific provides best growth opportunities for PV market
Asia-Pacific region holds the biggest sustainable, global growth opportunity for solar energy through 2015. This is Photon Consulting's prediction...
Energy saving awareness being instilled in Bangladeshis
Bangladesh Industries Minister Dilip Barua has urged people to reduce power consumption by using energy saving technology.
Japan intensifies efforts to cool nuclear plant
TEPCO's Fukushima Dai-chi nuclear power plant is in danger of fuel rod meltdown.
Vietnam urges speedy power projects implementation
Vietnam's Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to speed up the planning and licensing of power projects. He also...
EU ponders nuclear plant closures after Japan incident
The EU is exploring the closure of nuclear plants following Japan's struggle to contain a possible metldown at its nuclear plant after an earthquake...
South Korea still pro-nuclear energy
South Korea will continue its atomic energy buildup despite the nuclear disaster unfolding in Japan.
GE to assist Japan on nuclear problems
General Electric is ready to assist Japan in tackling nuclear crisis, following three explosions at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Pakistan to increase power tariff
Pakistan will increase electricity tariff by 2 per cent and reduce fiscal deficit through tougher controls on expenditure and additional tax measures...
Korea's LNG offered to Japan's power companies
South Korea will provide LNG to Japanese power companies that turned off nuclear power plants due to the earthquake.
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