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ADB to study early coal retirement in Kazakhstan

This will be accomplished through the bank’s energy transition mechanism program. 

JAIF strengthens ties with nucleareurope

The MoU signed reflects recent changes in nuclear circumstances.

Vena Energy switches on Taiwan’s largest solar project

The 272MW E2 solar project is intended to add up to 4% of Taiwan’s solar energy annually.

Asia’s power consumption to grow 3.5% annually in the next decade

The region has the world’s largest growing electricity demand, Fitch Solutions said.

Origin Energy invests A$600m in large-scale Eraring battery construction

The first stage involves 460MW of capacity with a two-hour dispatch duration.

ReNew Energy subsidiary raises $400m in green bonds

A high-yield issuance outside of India was opened after more than a year of hiatus.

PowerChina, Oracle Power tie up to develop 1GW solar farm in Pakistan

It can generate 1.7 billion kilowatt-hours of power annually.

Australia allocates $33.6m for hydrogen, steel R&D

The amount will be split equally between the hydrogen and steel rounds.

Asian Power Forum 2023 comes to Jakarta this May

This will be the second installment of the event series and will be held at Pullman Jakarta - Thamrin.

City Energy, Gentari to study hydrogen importation to Singapore from Malaysia

The partnership will provide support to Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy.

NTPC, Chempolis India ink MOU to study bamboo-based bio-refinery development

The bio-coal produced will replace the coal in the NTPC Bongaigaon Power Plant.

Energy opportunities in Southeast Asia explored in 2023 Asian Power Forum - Bangkok

The event is the first Asian Power Forum to be held in person after years of virtual events.

Masdar acquires 50% stake in solar-battery project in the US

The project is led by EDF Renewables North America.

GEAPP provides $35m to improve energy access, transition in South and Southeast Asia

Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam will be prioritised for the fund.

Pertamina units enter carbon trading cooperation deal

This involves 1.9 million tonnes of equivalent carbon emissions.