China's state-owned energy companies are making inroads into renewables. (Photo from State Power Investment Corp.'s social media feed)
Energy

China to push renewables for energy security under new law

Beijing to diversify imports and fortify supply chains amid U.S. rivalry

26 November 2024
"Until such time when the accusations against the Adani Group individuals and their consequences have been clarified, TotalEnergies will not make any new financial contribution," the French company said in a statement.
Adani Group

Total pauses business with Adani Group following U.S. indictment

French energy company says it 'was not made aware of' investigation

25 November 2024
The Tangguh LNG project in the Indonesian province of West Papua.
Energy

Mitsubishi and Mitsui to expand Indonesia LNG project

Development of new field will include CO2 reduction measures

23 November 2024
U.S. prosecutors have indicted Gautam Adani on bribery charges. His company, the Adani Group, has denied the allegations. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Ken Kobayashi)
Adani Group

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged: 5 things to know

Adani Group conglomerate is omnipresent in India's expanding infrastructure drive

22 November 2024
The Tangguh liquified natural gas facility in Indonesia's West Papua province (Photo from BP Indonesia website)
Energy

BP and partners to invest $7bn in Indonesia carbon capture scheme

Project in West Papua will also involve a gas field development

22 November 2024
Zero-emission top handlers, like this one at the Port of Los Angeles, consume between 60-80 kilograms of hydrogen per day. (Photo by Takako Fujiu) 
Climate Change

Los Angeles port turns to hydrogen to meet zero-emissions goals

Japan's Toyota Tsusho leads demonstration project at U.S. shipping hub

22 November 2024
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, and Vietnam's communist party general secretary To Lam walk during a welcome ceremony in Putrajaya near Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 21.
International relations

Malaysia and Vietnam agree to enhance renewable energy cooperation

Leaders of two Southeast Asian nations also discuss ties in defense and digital

21 November 2024
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#techAsia

China's solar stranglehold and Taiwan's AI aims

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

21 November 2024
Along with being an energy company, Tokyo Gas holds real estate, such as the Shinjuku Park Tower in Tokyo.  (Photo by Kosuke Imamura) 
Energy

Tokyo Gas shares jump 15% as Elliott buys 5% stake

Utility and U.S. activist investor reportedly discussing offloading real estate holdings

20 November 2024
Denmark's Orsted says its Greater Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms will produce enough clean energy to power 1 million Taiwanese households each year. (Courtesy of Orsted)
Energy

EU-Taiwan WTO offshore wind agreement paves way for dealmaking

Strict localization rules off the table but Taipei appears to leave wiggle room

19 November 2024
JX's energy project in Malaysia. The company has focused more on Southeast Asia in recent years. (Photo courtesy of JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration)
Energy

Eneos unit, Petronas to invest in new Malaysian gas field

JX Oil & Gas accelerates shift to Southeast Asia, devoting over $648m to project

18 November 2024
Kansai Electric had planned to use the hydrogen from the project at its power plants, including at the Himeji No. 2 power station. (Photo by Hiromasa Matsuura)
Energy

Japan's Kansai Electric exits Australia green hydrogen project

High electricity prices seen making production unprofitable

16 November 2024
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja hope their country can collaborate with Japanese companies on decarbonization projects. (Source photos AP and Nikkei) 
Interview

Romania eyes Japan's help for decarbonization efforts: prime minister

EU member prioritizes security, hopes to avoid relying on China for technology

13 November 2024
Japan Atomic Power's Tsuruga nuclear power plant in Fukui prefecture is pictured in mid-2011.
Energy

Central Japan nuclear reactor fails post-Fukushima safety check

Atomic watchdog confirms decision made in August, meaning unit cannot restart

13 November 2024
Taiyo Oil will produce sustainable aviation fuel on what is now unused land owned by a subsidiary in Okinawa. (Taiyo Oil)
Energy

Japan's Taiyo Oil plans $1bn sustainable aviation fuel hub in Okinawa

Project could supply Japanese, Taiwanese and South Korean airlines

13 November 2024
The Maitree Super Thermal Power Project stands near the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, in Rampal, Bangladesh, started burning coal in 2022 as part of the country's plan to meet its energy needs and improve living standards.
Opinion

Japanese financing keeps South and Southeast Asia hooked on fossil fuels

Prime Minister Ishiba should redefine Japan's role in climate leadership

11 November 2024
A sign for the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference with a backdrop of the cityscape in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Opinion

COP29 brings an opportunity for realistic messages on natural gas

LNG is a practical way for Asian economies to wean themselves off coal

8 November 2024
A view of Kuching, the capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak. State Premier, Abang Johari, wants to leverage the region's extensive natural resources to become a leading renewable energy producer (Photo by Norman Goh)
Energy

Malaysia's Sarawak aims to quadruple its renewable energy capacity by 2035

State premier wants to become regional center, exporting power to neighbors

8 November 2024
eRex has already started building several biomass plants in Vietnam. (eRex)
Energy

Japan's eRex expands biomass operations in Vietnam, Cambodia

Power supplier pushes cleaner alternative to meet Southeast Asia's energy demand

8 November 2024
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant's No. 2 reactor. An estimated 800 tonnes of fuel debris remain in the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 reactors since the 2011 meltdown.
Environment

TEPCO retrieves fuel debris sample from Fukushima Daiichi reactor

Feat seen as largest hurdle to long-term decommissioning process

7 November 2024
Japan will encourage Poland to adopt small modular reactors, a small, relatively inexpensive type of nuclear reactor.
Energy

Japan to support nuclear power plant construction in Poland

Tokyo to offer technical expertise from Toshiba, Hitachi and IHI

7 November 2024
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to boost head count as demand for its products and services accelerates. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Aerospace & Defense Industries

Mitsubishi Heavy pushing ahead with workforce expansion in drive for growth

Japanese company's April-Sept results in line with plan, share price falls

5 November 2024
A plane flies over wind turbines in Taipei. Taiwan has abundant of wind power resources.
Opinion

Taiwan's promising offshore wind power sector could be blown off course

Obstacles include local regulations, fisheries and China's military posturing

5 November 2024
India relies on foreign countries, including Russia, for about 90% of its crude oil.
Interview

India won't rule out buying Russian LNG if price is right: oil minister

With demand growing, 'you welcome imports from all over the place,' Hardeep Singh Puri says

3 November 2024
A coal power plant in Romania. Fossil fuels account for almost 40% of the nation's power source mix.
Energy

Japan to help Romania generate green electricity destined for Ukraine

Trillions of dollars to be invested to boost local grid and exports

3 November 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wisconsin, on Sept. 5. The outcome of next week's presidential election could significantly affect U.S. energy policy, which has Japanese trading houses weighing possible contingencies.
U.S. elections 2024

Japan's trading houses keep eyes on U.S. energy policy, election

Top conglomerates brace for potential changes resulting from America's presidential vote

1 November 2024
A bus drives past a windmill farm in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Opinion

Asia needs better energy infrastructure to embrace the AI boom

Tech companies and utilities must collaborate for a sustainable digital future

31 October 2024
Hitachi is seeing skyrocketing demand for power grid equipment like substations. (Hitachi)
Companies

Hitachi rides AI power grid boom to 40% net profit boost

Energy subsidiary expects sales to double by 2030 as order backlog grows

31 October 2024
An employee works at a carbon capture and storage project by JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration. Japan is set to make such tech a key part of its national energy framework. (Photo by Ryosuke Hanafusa)
Climate Change

Japan to commercialize carbon capture by 2030 as power demand grows

Technology expected to be pillar of much-anticipated energy strategy

30 October 2024