News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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27 May 2011 Bangladesh going to set up mini nuclear power plant Energy Bangla
27 May 2011 China expands its renewable energy lead China Daily
24 May 2011 Innovative solar dish to address energy crises in Pakistan Pakistan Observer
24 May 2011 Maldives: Government to set up renewable energy investment office ISRIA
23 May 2011 Bangladesh approves gas exploration plan by ConocoPhillips Reuters
21 May 2011 India: Nation’s solar power potential mapped Deccan Herald
20 May 2011 India: Builders set to replicate President's green initiatives The Hindu Business Line
18 May 2011 Advanced biofuel to meet over 50% of India’s transport demand Commodities Now
18 May 2011 IBM, BEE partner for India’s first smart grid Financial Chronicle

 
Central Asian project to cost $865m: Qamar
The News International, 18 March 2011

Tajikistasn and Kyrgyzstan will provide 1000 MW electricity to Pakistan under central Asian energy project, which will cost around $865 million, Mr Szyed Naveed Qamar Federal Minister for Privatisation Water and Power said in a meeting with Tajik Envoy to Pakistan, Dr. Zubaydullo N Zubaydov. The electricity from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan will come to Pakistan through Afghanistan. The length of the transmission line will be 750 kilometres and it will be built on public-private partnership basis with the support of World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank.  Read full story...