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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13 June 2011 Malaysia's Perak state to set up $1.9b LNG plant Downstream Today
10 June 2011 IFC supports renewable energy in Sri Lanka through wind-power projects Asian Tribune
7 June 2011 Malaysia to invest in Kazakhstan The Star
5 June 2011 India Inc expands its green footprint The Financial Express
5 June 2011 India Inc expands its green footprint The Financial Express
3 June 2011 India: Cabinet clears payment security mechanism for solar power projects The Hindu Business Line
3 June 2011 Malaysia: Petronas strikes $1.1bn shale gas deal in Canada Financial Times
2 June 2011 China launches coal contingency reserve plan China Daily
31 May 2011 Pakistan: Planning Commission formulates energy policy The Nation

 
Indian industry becoming energy efficient: UNIDO
Business Standard, 31 March 2011

India has made significant progress in efficient use of energy in its industrial production processes during its journey as one of the top ten manufacturing countries in the world. At a presentation by UNIDO's (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) Chief Statistician Dr Shyam Upadhyaya on 'Performance of manufacturing industries of India: Latest statistical evidences', it was revealed that in the last ten years, the country's manufacturing output grew by an average 7 per cent annually while industrial energy consumption grew at a much lower rate of 3.6 per cent. This, the report said, reflected an increasing awareness of the need for energy efficiency and introduction of energy efficient methods in industry.  Read full story...