Staff Reporter

India decouples energy use from long-term economic growth

The country’s EE Index improved to 83 from 127.

ADB sets up $25m facility to advance ASEAN Power Grid integration

The cross-border power plans hinge on early-stage financing support.

Hong Kong’s energy efficiency improves as EE Index declines, report says

By sector, the agricultural and manufacturing sectors’ energy use fell sharply.

India’s wind sector hits record 6.05 GW capacity addition in FY25/26

The country’s installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW.

Singapore’s energy efficiency index falls to 49, signalling gains despite higher emissions

Emissions climbed to 616 million tonnes in 2021 from 440 million tonnes in 2000.

Indian Energy Exchange trades 141 billion units in FY 2026 as prices slide

Power prices dropped across exchange as wind hydro and coal supply increases liquidity.

CVF bloc leads solar uptake, surpassing US in electrotech transition

Solar imports run 3x above official capacity in eight of 10 countries.

Strait of Hormuz disruptions sink energy transits by 95%, report says

A UN report revealed daily ship counts crashed to only 6 in March from 130 in February.

APAC dominates turbine market as OECD curbs coal installs

The region is expected to hold 76.9% of global steam turbine share in 2025.

Malaysia consortium clinches $486m deal to build floating solar plant

It will also develop a battery energy storage system in Terengganu.

Nippon Benex’s 4.2‑MW solar plant in Kanagawa seen powering over 1,400 homes

Its expected annual power generation is approximately 4.31 million kilowatt-hour.

Middle East conflict deals $25b blow to energy infrastructure

The speed of recovery will depend on execution capacity and capital deployment timing.

RATCH Group’s Nava Nakorn expansion starts commercial operations

The installed capacity stands at 207.75 megawatts of electricity.

Energy constraints pose biggest credit risk in Asia-Pacific

The Middle East conflict leaves economies exposed to energy supply gaps.