Regulation

China increases gasoline and diesel prices

Prices rose by RMB300 and RMB290 a metric ton for gasoline and diesel, respectively.

China increases gasoline and diesel prices

Prices rose by RMB300 and RMB290 a metric ton for gasoline and diesel, respectively.

Increased use of biomass power proposed for Australia

The Australian Greens is calling for investment in clean energy infrastructure.

China's energy consumption surges 3.9% in 2012

China's energy consumption totaled 3.62 billion tonnes of standard coal equivalent in 2012.

Coal Still Part of Australia’s Power Mix Until 2035

A study by the University of Queensland released on Tuesday said that Australia would have to include coal in its power

Bangladesh 1,000-1,500mw load shedding likely in summer

The upcoming summer is likely to experience about 1,000-1,500 megawatt (MW) load shedding during the irrigation period

Electricity agencies scramble to avert April blackouts, increase reserves

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is seeking cooperation from all parties in reducing power

China to invest more in ASEAN hydropower

More Chinese investments in hydropower will be made by China in ASEAN.

Queensland coal-fired plant to be replaced by energy park

The 180MW Collinsville coal-fired plant in northern Queensland will be replaced by a “clean energy park”.

Indian president assures safety of nuclear power plants

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee tried to quell apprehensions rising on the safety of the nuclear power plants.

Investment cap not helpful to renewable energy investments

Constitutional provision limiting foreign ownership to 40% in Philippine companies complicates investments.

Clean coal-fired plants suggested for Thailand

Coal-fired power plants were forwarded as solutions to address Thailand's power woes. 

Pakistan to determine upfront solar and wind tariff

Upfront tariff for solar and wind power projects in Pakistan will be ascertained by NEPRA.

China to impose energy efficiency in metals industry

China hopes to save energy by reducing energy use in the nonferrous metals industry.

Thailand rushes to avert April power woes

Thai authorities are scrambling to prevent a power shortage in April as Myanmar shuts down two gas fields.

Japan to strip power monopolies of distribution and transmission assets

Japan may soon lower electricity prices and giving users a choice of provider.

Australia may stop building coal-fired power plants

Building wind power farms is now 14 percent cheaper than a coal-fired power station.

China, India, Japan, Australia to push Asia-Pacific solar demand

The Asia Pacific region is forecasted to grow to 13.5GW in 2013.