Regulation
Korea's household energy consumption below OECD average
Korea's household energy consumption below OECD average
South Korea's average household used much less energy compared to other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Albay spared from blackouts
The customers of Albay Electric Cooperative in the Bicol region can heave a sigh of relief because they can be temporarily spared from blackout.
Indonesia to force PLN to buy more geothermal power
The Indonesian government will soon issue a ministerial decree ordering state electricity company PT PLN to buy power produced by geothermal power...
China power generation tops 4.14T KWH In 2010
National power generation volume rose 13.3 percent year-on-year to 4.141 trillion kilowatt hours in 2010. This was announced by the National...
China power consumption hits 4.19T KWH in 2010
China’s power consumption totaled 4.192 trillion kilowatt hours in 2010.
No go yet for Subansiri Upper handover to KSK Energy
India’s power ministry is yet to approve the handover of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Upper HEP to KSK Energy Ventures Limited. The project is set for...
China’s key power plants held 56Mt coal stocks
Coal stockpiled at China’s key power plants amounted to 55.9 million tonnes as of Feb 8, enough for the use of 16 days.
China to import more fuels despite clean energy drive
China will ramp up conventional fuel imports despite accelerating efforts to develop clean, renewable and alternative energy.
Tax incentives to attract Indonesian geothermal investments
Indonesia's decision to provide tax incentives for investment in renewable energy will attract investments in geothermal power this year.
Sri Lanka educates public on energy conservation
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Power and Energy has organized a series of programs to educate the general public on the Energy Conservation Strategies.
Uttar Pradesh envisages $1.8B power budget
The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed budgetary provisions of US$1.8 billion towards various projects in the power sector during the fiscal 2011...
Bihar suffers acute power crisis
The shutdown of five units of NTPC’s thermal power plant at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district started a power crisis in Bihar.
Russia to assist Indonesia with nuclear plant
Russia is ready to assist Indonesia in building its own nuclear power plant.
China electricity consumption growth rate to fall in 2011
China's nationwide electricity consumption is expected to rise nearly 12 percent to 4.7 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2011, reports cnr.cn, citing the...
Strong 2011 forecast For Australia's wind, solar sector
Australia will have high growth in wind and solar energy projects across the nation.
TNB eyes Indonesian coal supply
Tenaga Nasional Berhad is looking for other sources of coal due to the flood-induced shortfall in Queensland, Australia.
Australian power producers may issue $13B for projects
Australian power producers may issue as much as $13.2 billion in debt to finance new gas-fired plants and wind farms.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia