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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9 May 2012 China to build Singapore's biomass-solar power plant China daily
8 May 2012 China's first deep-water rig to drill in South China Sea China Daily
8 May 2012 India: Coal India inks FSAs with 13 power units so far The Hindu Business Line
5 May 2012 India: Ministry plans sovereign fund for coal buys abroad The Financial Express
30 April 2012 Philippines to award oil, gas exploration contracts Business Recorder
28 April 2012 New NAP strategies to turn Malaysia into an energy efficient vehicle hub The Star
26 April 2012 Bangladesh signs drill deal with Russia's Gazprom Business Week
18 April 2012 Wind energy in Pakistan: Sindh to allot 26,000 acres for wind turbines Reve
17 April 2012 Bangladesh approves allocation of $135 million from gas fund for projects Platts

 
ADB grants Rs 13 billion for the development of sustainable power sector in Sri Lanka
Asian Tribune, 21 June 2011

The ADB has agreed to provide financial assistance of Rs.13 billion (US$ 120 million) for the implementation of Sustainable Power Sector Support Project in Sri Lanka. Meeting in line with the government’s target of providing electricity to all households by end of 2012, ADB had decided grant the funds to contribute reliable, adequate and affordable power supply for balanced and sustainable economic growth in the country and increase electricity connections in rural areas, specifically in the Eastern, North Central, Southern and Uva Provinces.  Read full story...