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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22 August 2011 Sri Lanka to achieve 100 per cent electricity reach by 2012 Power Engineering
18 August 2011 Dr Farooq Abdullah urges the nation to transform the promise of boundless and clean energy into reality on TERI's Foundation Day Business Wire India
16 August 2011 Bangladesh to build four large coal-fired power plants Industrial Fuels and Power
15 August 2011 Indian Railways to go LNG way for less carbon footprints The Statesman
10 August 2011 India: Six more solar plants to be commissioned by year-end The Hindu
2 August 2011 India: Amid green patch, funding concerns sprout Mint
1 August 2011 Bhutan: First smart grid electricity at Rukubji Kuensel Online
1 August 2011 China to focus on developing biomass, solar power China Daily
27 July 2011 Indonesia: WB lends $300m for twin geothermal plants Eco-Business

 
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...