Regulation
India eyes gas allocation mechanism for domestic power plants
India eyes gas allocation mechanism for domestic power plants
It aims to address pressures from gas unavailability.
Revival of 620MW nuclear power plant gets support from Philippine officials
A plant revival could help lower electricity costs in the country, officials said.
Renewables investment in Australia interrupted by shaky energy policy
Renewable electricity targets and incentives of all states are highly divergent from each other.
Singapore to pilot deployment of energy storage systems
ESS can prevent intermittency of renewable power sources and enhance grid stability.
Regulator rejects PTT's $4b bid for Glow Energy over monopoly concerns
It would have been Thailand's largest investment deal in 2018.
Kyushu Electric curbs solar power supplies for the first time
It is trying to maintain grid stability.
Bangladesh's renewables generation breaches 5% after new solar plant
The 28MW solar plant in Cox's Bazar District is the country's largest yet.
Hong Kong unveils guidelines for solar power installation
It aids in understanding related Feed-in Tariff application procedures.
Here's how financiers jump hurdles in funding Asia's power projects
Risks are still prevalent, but experts are finding ways to curb them with the help of governments, investment regimes, and flexible thinking.
Independent entity takes over Philippine electricity spot market
The former operator was required to sell itself of this function in favour of an independent entity.
Indonesia raises coal target in 2018 by 4.5%
It issued additional quotas that will be split between 32 miners.
India utilities hit by credit risks amidst renewables push: Moodys
State-owned distributors face weak off-taker credit quality and a young regulatory environment.
China drafts law to boost nuclear firms' overseas expansion
The law targets reactor exports based on the CAP1400 and Hualong One reactors.
Japan to restart Ikata-3 reactor on 27 October
The Hiroshima High Court has reversed its previous decision on the unit.
Indonesia eyes higher power consumption rate
It aims to boost the electricity per capita consumption rate to 1,200 kWh in 2019.
India sets timetable for solar auctions
This follows pressure on the solar auction landscape, marked by tender cancellations and lowered tariffs.
Singapore open electricity market to be extended island-wide in November
Consumers may opt to stay with SP group to buy power at a regulated tariff.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia