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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17 March 2012 China: Shale gas output set to hit 6.5b cubic meters in 2015 China Daily
17 March 2012 India: Comprehensive package for power sector The Hindu
15 March 2012 India: Panel set up to clear roadblocks in oil and gas exploration operations The Hindu
2 March 2012 South Asia grid plan gets a leg up as Bangladesh plans power buys Indian Express
29 February 2012 NTPC inks power supply pact with Bangladesh The Times of India
22 February 2012 World Bank installs 1.2 million solar systems in Bangladesh Two Circles
14 February 2012 India: CERC issues tariff guidelines for renewable energy The Hindu Business Line
3 November 2011 BHP Billiton to begin work on $1.34 billion Indonesia coal project Fox Business
3 November 2011 India: GAIL readies $1billion war chest for shale gas The Times of India

 
Pakistan: 22 wind energy projects of 50 MW each at different stages of development
Business Recorder, 20 October 2011

Around 22 wind energy projects of 50 MW each are at different stages of development which upon their completion would help meet energy requirements and achieve development goals. Out of these, 11 developers have so far completed their feasibility studies. Six independent power producers have also acquired generation license from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, three have been awarded tariff and three IPPs are negotiating energy purchase agreements and implementation agreements with concerned authorities.  Read full story...