Regulation
India's transmission sector puts up credible show in November
India's transmission sector puts up credible show in November
India's transmission sector has shown a credible performance, achieving much more than the targeted stringing of transmission lines, for the month of...
Energy high on Indian PM’s agenda in Russia
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said India would enhance ties in a host of areas such as energy with Russia.
Nuke shortfall forces Japan to burn more fuels
Japan's utilities burned 200,000 bpd more crude and 136,000 bpd more low-sulphur fuel oil in October than a year earlier to compensate for the loss...
India to increase energy use with growth targets: PM
Increased energy consumption can be expected for India to reach its target of 9% economic growth.
India confident of generating surplus power for export
India expressed confidence in generating surplus power for export as more power equipment firms prepare to set up units. “We had only Bharat Heavy...
Bangladesh ready to invest in hydro power with Myanmar
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina proposed a cooperation with Myanmar to produce hydropower during bilateral talks between two countries.
Bangladesh to reach 8,000 MW generation by 2013
Bangaldesh aims to ensure electricity supply for 60 % of its citizens by 2013.
Tepco eyes $39 billion bailout in move towards nationalization
Tokyo Electric Power Co is considering raising 3 trillion yen ($39 billion) over four years, half of which would be a taxpayer-funded capital...
Japan to export nuke technology: PM
An agreement has been adopted on cooperating, developing and using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes between Japan and several countries.
Korea power cut affects crude refiner
An power cut in Ulsan has hit the refining and petrochemical plants of South Korea's largest crude refiner, SK Energy.
Vietnamese province sees nuke projects as investment catalyst
Vietnam's Ninh Thuan Province is treating its two nuclear power projects as a catalyst to attract more investments.
China doubles surcharge for renewable energy
China is doubling the surcharge for solar and other renewables from CNY0.004 to CNY0.008 per kWh.
US commission okays trade investigation vs Chinese manufacturers
The US International Trade Commission approved the investigation against unfair trading practices by Chinese c-Si cell and module manufacturers.
Commentary
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