The Russian-made Kudankulam nuclear power plant operates in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
International relations

India's dependence on Russia for nuclear power raises U.S. concerns

Modi-Biden meeting highlighted Washington's aim to cut New Delhi's ties with Moscow

2 August 2023
Units 5 and 6 of the Tanjung Jati B coal-fired power plant went into commercial operation in 2022 in Central Java province. (Photo by Koya Jibiki)
Climate Change

Japan trading houses explore Indonesia coal-fired power exits

Net-zero emissions target pressures investors to turn to renewable energy

2 August 2023
Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, center, and others pose for a photo at a launch event of the National Energy Transition Roadmap in Kuala Lumpur on July 27. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Environment

Malaysia wants to be 'regional renewable powerhouse'

Experts say 'complementary regulations' needed to accelerate energy shift

31 July 2023
A production platform of the Leviathan natural gas field off the coast of northern Israel.
Energy

Chevron mulls floating LNG plant near Israel to supply Asia, Europe

Annual production capacity expected to reach several million tonnes

25 July 2023
Officials sign a deal on July 25 for Indonesian state oil company Pertamina and Malaysia's Petronas to take over Shell's stake in Indonesia's giant Masela gas block. (Courtesy of Pertamina)
Commodities

Asian majors Pertamina, Petronas to pay $650m for Shell gas stake

European oil company sells interest in Masela block, including huge Abadi project

25 July 2023
Japan has been devastated by a spate of landslides in recent years, and it has now come to light that many solar farms are in high-risk zones. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Climate Change

Nearly 20% of Japan's solar farms face landslide risk

Torrential rains brought on by climate change leave sites vulnerable

24 July 2023
Tokyo Steel Manufacturing usually limits operation of electric steel furnaces to nighttime hours to save on electric bills. (Photo courtesy of Tokyo Steel)
Environment

Tokyo Steel to operate in daytime by tapping excess renewable power

Japan's industry leader to use solar, wind energy to run electric arc furnaces

23 July 2023
A cleaner sweeps up trash on a street in Bangkok, Thailand. Use of waste as an energy source is progressing in Southeast Asia.
Energy

Southeast Asia looks to its growing piles of trash as new energy source

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy and Hitachi Zosen lead way in burning waste for power

23 July 2023
Shuji Nakamura, left, and Hiroaki Ohta are co-founders of Blue Laser Fusion, a U.S. startup pursuing nuclear fusion energy.
Energy

Nuclear fusion race draws in Nobel-winning LED pioneer

Exclusive: Shuji Nakamura's U.S. startup Blue Laser Fusion pursues 'dream' energy source

23 July 2023
Itochu has invested in more than 20 solar and wind power projects in North America. (Photo courtesy of Itochu) 
Energy

Itochu to launch $500m clean energy fund in North America

Japan trading house, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust aim to cash in on tax breaks

21 July 2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen checks out an electric scooter from Vietnamese startup Selex Motors with co-founder Nguyen Nguyen at a factory on the edge of Hanoi. (Photo by Lien Hoang)
Supply Chain

Yellen's trip underlines rise of Vietnam as China factory hedge

U.S. Treasury chief also backs $15bn JETP climate aid for Southeast Asian nation

20 July 2023
An electricity storage facility under construction in Minle county in northwest China's Gansu province in November 2022. (Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
Caixin

Five things powering China's energy storage boom

More pro-market reforms and sustainable business model are needed, insiders say

20 July 2023
Sichuan is at risk of a peak power shortfall of 7.5 million kilowatts this summer.
Climate Change

Sichuan's rolling blackouts pose litmus test for China economy

Facing heat wave and drought, inland province scrambles to ensure power supply

20 July 2023
A Texas LNG plant in Texas built by ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy. (Photograph by Ryosuke Hanafusa)
Interview

Exxon to double LNG business by 2030 with eye on Asia: Executive

U.S. oil major looks to meet demand from customers seeking energy security

19 July 2023
The Wolseong nuclear power plant is one of eight nuclear power stations operating in South Korea. (Image courtesy of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power)
Energy

South Korea moves forward on reactor construction plans

Nation needs to think about new nuclear plants, says energy minister

19 July 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, meets with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, far right, in Doha on July 18.
Energy

Qatar 'prepared' to ensure stable LNG supply, emir tells Japan PM

Kishida seeks to help companies acquire energy interests

19 July 2023
Nippon Yusen aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Energy

Nippon Yusen's LNG-powered ship first to tap new fuel-saving tech

Japanese shipper set to improve efficiency 3% by adopting VCR system

18 July 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan wear wristbands for the COP28 climate conference at a meeting in Abu Dhabi on July 17.
International relations

Japan seeks UAE investments in chips, batteries via new framework

Tokyo offers support with ammonia tech for gradual decarbonization

18 July 2023
Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field and an adjoining solar power farm in Namie, Japan: Hydrogen production using renewables can bring down emissions.
Opinion

Japan can win over investors by clarifying its hydrogen strategy

More supply should be produced locally, using green energy

18 July 2023
A semiconductor chip designer works on a computer component in the Indian city of Bangalore. Japan and India hope to bolster partnerships between businesses from their two countries for advanced industries.
Semiconductors

Japan and India to discuss joint chip, hydrogen development

Tokyo sees chance to provide infrastructure assistance, improve supply chains

17 July 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 16.
International relations

Japan and Saudi Arabia agree to launch regular diplomatic dialogue

PM Kishida meets with crown prince on three-day tour of Middle East

17 July 2023
Japanese companies are switching to short-term contracts for LNG procurement. (Photo by Ryosuke Hanafusa)
Energy

Japan to insure bank loans for LNG procurement

Insurance will cover SMBC's lending to JERA Singapore unit

17 July 2023
Nghi Son is the largest refinery in Vietnam, but construction delays postponed the start of operations by about a year and a half. (Photo courtesy of Idemitsu)
Energy

Idemitsu turns troubled Vietnam refinery into boot camp for talent

Japanese oil major's 300 or so workers on to next projects after stints at Nghi Son

17 July 2023
The wind turbine's nacelle, equivalent in size to a three-story building, houses the generator and several thousand parts.  (Photo courtesy of Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions)
Energy

Toshiba builds Japanese supply chain for offshore wind turbines

Partnering with GE, conglomerate seeks to revive industrial base

16 July 2023
Saudi Aramco aims to produce as much as 11 million tonnes of ammonia a year by 2030.
Energy

Japan to team with Saudi Arabia on joint ammonia production

Leaders set to agree on framework for public-private initiative

16 July 2023