Asia Energy Security
China’s solar production costs down 42%
The Asian manufacturing powerhouse holds 80% of the global manufacturing capacity.
KHNP completes 20 MW Pohang Energy Park
Over $73m was provided to fund the project.
Taiwan changes dispatch model for stable supply
The move comes as the market's renewable capacity increases.
Pakistan’s largest Thar coal-fired power project achieves financial close
It has a 1,320-megawatt capacity.
BCPG divests nine solar projects in Japan
The projects have a total capacity of 117 megawatts.
74.8 MW biomass plant starts operations in Japan
It can supply power to around 150,000 households.
Asia leads growth in oil, gas capacity globally
The region holds 75% of the capacity that started construction last year.
Asia needs natural gas to balance ‘energy trilemma’
Natural gas is cleaner than coal and would support the intermittency of renewables, ANGEA said.
Singapore, Hong Kong lag in Global Energy Vulnerability Index
This is due to their heavy reliance on energy imports.
Global coal consumption reaches all-time high in 2022
Asia continued to drive coal demand growth.
TotalEnergies’ 4th solar plant in Japan goes online
It has a 51-megawatt capacity.
Global energy security at risk as recoverable oil drops
Global recoverable oil is estimated at 1.57 trillion barrels, 9% down from last year.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises