Vincent Mariel Galang
Australia to finalise offshore gas exploration permits to boost clean energy transition
Australia to finalise offshore gas exploration permits to boost clean energy transition
There will also be 10 permits for carbon capture and storage exploration.
Western Australia opens tender for 2,000 MWh clean dispatchable capacity
Projects should have a minimum registered capacity of 30 MW.
ACEN Australia submits scoping report for solar plus battery project in NSW
This will be assessed as a state significant development.
Kazakhstan secures $123m loan for transmission network enhancement
This will support construction of 500 kilovolts overhead transmission lines among others.
AboitizPower’s net profit down 4% in H1
Blame it on depreciation and interest expenses.
India increases financial assistance for biomass pellet manufacturing
This will utilise the country’s biomass resources.
Installed solar in India increased over 25 times between 2014-2023
However, authorities also noted risks with large-scale phasing-in of clean energy.
Coal demand in India to reach 1.5 billion tonnes by 2029-2030
Currently, there is a gap between demand and supply.
Coal India production up 8% in Q1 FY 2025
Five of seven producing units breached their targets.
Increase in insurance patents for clean energy, carbon capture reflects net-zero support
First half data for both nearly doubled.
No total ban on coal power plants in PH, gov’t clarifies
Authorities clarify the coverage of a 2020 moratorium.
KPI Green Energy to develop 100-MW solar plant in India
The deal includes operation and maintenance for three years.
Harapaki Wind Farm in New Zealand starts full operation
This is the second largest wind farm in the country.
Masdar raises $1b through second green bond for clean energy projects
This follows the initial issuance in 2023 amounting to $750m.
Global electricity demand to log highest levels in 2024-2025
This is seen to reach 4% globally.
Alinta Energy, Parkwind apply feasibility licence for Aussie offshore wind farm
Once granted, developers will be able to study the project’s viability.
Bold action required to fully tap Japan’s RE growth potential
RE100 urges Japan to increase its green energy capacity to 363GW by 2035.
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