Staff Reporter
China posts new record in cleantech investments
China posts new record in cleantech investments
But world investment in clean energy drop 11% in 2012.
Eni signs deal with PetroVietnam
Agreement will develop business opportunities in Vietnam and abroad.
Tata Power looks for growth abroad
Sees no “tangible business opportunities” in India.
New coal-fired plant for the Philippines
Palm Concepcion Power’s 270MW is located in the Visayas region.
U.S. Ex-Im Bank to finance sustainable energy projects in ASEAN
Has set aside US$5 billion to achieve this.
Anti-nuclear sentiment stalls Malaysian nuclear plants
Public anxiety over nuclear power danger delays construction of two Malaysian nuclear plants.
Brunei to increase solar energy capacity
Considers different solar technologies and a feed-in tariff to boost solar energy production.
Vietnam to retire inefficient power generators
New regulations target coal-fired thermoelectric generators.
Russian contractors blamed for delay in Indian thermal project
NTPC blamed two Russian suppliers for for the delay in its 1,980 MW Barh I super thermal power project.
Voith to modernize hydropower plants in China
Voith has won the contract to revamp the San Men Xia hydropower plant.
Bhutan procures Indian equipment for hydropower project
India's BHEL will provide electro-mechanical equipment package for a 720MW hydropower project in Bhutan.
China to join IRENA
World’s largest energy producer is a latecomer to the agency.
China approves gas development plan in South China Sea
Joint project with Canada is one of China’s largest in recent years.
Korean nuclear plant shut down
Another reactor accident heightens public concerns.
China expanding dominance in Iraqi oil industry
Chinese firms already produce over half Iraq’s total daily oil output.
Huaneng remains world's second largest power producer
China Huaneng Group, the country's leading power provider, remained the world's second largest producer in terms of installed capacity at the end of last year.
Tripura hopes to supply power via Bangladesh
Tripura will soon be supplying surplus power from two of its projects to the rest of India through Bangladesh.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy