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October 31, 2025
Hydropower replaces diesel in Eastern Indonesia, cutting costs by over 85%
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to replace diesel-fired generators with small hydropower facilities. On Oct. 30, two new power plants in East Nusa Tenggara and West Papua were inaugurated, while another broke ground on the same day.
October 28, 2025Sumitomo expands Vietnam energy portfolio with first hydropower investment
Japan’s trading giant Sumitomo Corporation has made its first investment in hydropower in Vietnam, announcing on October 22 that it has acquired a 49% stake in Mekong Electric Power Engineering and Development JSC.
October 20, 2025Malaysia’s energy commission eyes battery storage to flatten ‘duck curve’
The rapid growth of renewable energy in Malaysia is transforming the nation’s power consumption patterns. Due to the intermittent nature of solar power, the country’s peak electricity demand has shifted to nighttime.
October 16, 2025Smart grids could save ASEAN $2.3 billion by 2040 if regional links strengthen, Ember finds
Renewable capacity in ASEAN has more than doubled over the past decade, but an investment of up to USD 10.7 billion in smart grids will be needed to meet rising power demand and sustain economic growth, according to Ember.
October 14, 2025Thailand’s new Power Development Plan to prioritize solar integration
Thailand’s new Power Development Plan (PDP) is expected to be released next year, with the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) revealing that addressing the rapid growth of solar power generation will be a central focus.
October 14, 2025Can China’s green ammonia cope with the green hydrogen slowdown?
Producing green ammonia can be commercially viable without domestic subsidies, but obstacles to scaling remain.
October 09, 2025Thailand rolls out ‘Quick Big Win’ energy plan to reach net-zero by 2050
Thailand’s new government has unveiled an ambitious energy agenda focused on three key priorities — reducing household energy costs, strengthening energy security, and accelerating the energy transition.
October 09, 2025Decarbonizing industry: How ASEAN airlines race to secure SAF supplies?
The aviation sector is considered one of the world’s hardest-to-abate industries. With the drive toward net zero, airlines are actively seeking solutions to curb emissions from both operations and fuel.
October 01, 2025Danantara Indonesia accelerates waste-to-energy rollout across 33 cities
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is fast-tracking its waste-to-energy (WtE) program, with at least eight projects scheduled to break ground by the end of October.
October 01, 2025Vietnam’s green industrial parks rise as global supply chains shift, drawing tech giants and LEGO
To fully realize its potential as the “world’s factory 2.0,” Vietnam’s manufacturing-driven industrial parks are stepping up efforts in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and renewables to align with global sustainability goals.