Staff Reporter

JSW Energy has commenced with the design and engineering of its upcoming 1,320 MW super-critical coal based thermal power plant in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Jinchang City will add 1GW of PV capacity in its development centre under a five-year plan.

Essar Energy has entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement for 240 MW of contracted capacity with Noida Power Company Limited.

The government of Pakistan released Rs23 billion or US$253 million to clear a part of circular debt to end at least the unscheduled loadshedding.

South Korea faces a severe energy shortage this month due to a combination of nuclear reactor shut down and hot weather.

Bangladesh's Power Development Board has stopped purchasing electricity from the quick rental power plants due to financial crisis.

Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation is saving around Rs 2.4 million or US$18,619 annually by introducing a solar power system to its premises.

Hanoi Energy Conservation Center (ECC Hanoi) coordinated with Hanoi Power Company and Hanoi Women's Department of Propaganda to hold a training conference on energy savings in households and to award the Household Energy Savings in 2011 Title to a number of local households.

SJVN ight have to postpone the commissioning of its critical 412 MW Rampur hydro-electric project.

China urged Pakistan to resolve the issues with Chinese enterprises involved in energy cooperation.

Hanoi will hold more energy efficiency meetings to highlight typical energy efficient households as key factors in the propagation of energy savings in their residential areas.

Toshiba will supply two units of 660 MW super critical steam turbines and generators package to Meja power plant in Uttar Pradesh.

Preventing a waste of renewable energy is behind China’s plan to protect this vital resource.

Tepco will be taken over by the Japanese government after its trade minister approved a $12.5 billion capital injection.

The rehabilitation of Pulangui unit 4 in Bukidnon has been completed nine days ahead of the May 17 schedule.

Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will launch investigations into hydropower projects in nine provinces.