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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7 October 2011 Bangladesh: World Bank approves $172m credit for renewable energy Eco Business
6 October 2011 Malaysian company starts waste-to-energy project in Sri Lanka Colombo Page
2 October 2011 China's green campaign saves 150m tons of coal China Daily
30 August 2011 Biogas fuels rural China's new energy drive China Daily
29 August 2011 Nepal: ADB‚ Japan launch new projects The Himalayan Times
25 August 2011 India: PSU wealth, $5 billion forex to help build energy fund The Financial Express
25 August 2011 Malaysia: Renewable energy expected to generate RM70 billion in revenue by 2020 Bernama
25 August 2011 Pakistan offers renewable-energy incentives to tackle shortages Bloomberg
24 August 2011 India: IIM-A incubator to start Rs 100 crore green fund Mint

 
China launches coal contingency reserve plan
China Daily, 2 June 2011

China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released new guidelines for the nation's coal contingency reserves on Wednesday, China Securities Journal reported. The guidelines include regulations about qualifications for reserve companies and the circumstances under which reserves should be used. Coal mines with an annual output of more than 20 million tons and electricity companies which have an annual capacity of more than one million kilowatts can apply for the reserve qualification.  Read full story...