Energy
Itochu to manage storage battery power network to avoid shortage
Japan trading house to connect 17,000 homes, eyes solar-powered energy
Energy
Indonesian geothermal power draws investment from Japan's Inpex
Company to use fossil fuel drilling knowhow to explore energy potential
South China Sea
Xi tells Marcos that China is ready to restart oil exploration talks
Philippine leader stresses cooperation amid South China Sea feud
Politics
Japan to use Self-Defense Forces to guard nuclear power plants
Government thinks critical infrastructure could be targeted, as seen in Ukraine
.jpg?width=300&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto&height=168)
Climate Change
Southeast Asian public transportation advances decarbonization
Bangkok transit authority plans to introduce 3,200 electric buses by 2025
Energy
Energy guru Yergin deems interest rate changes key in 2023
'Year of central bankers' to come amid war, energy crisis, China concerns
Energy
U.S. solar installations fall 23% in 2022 on China trade curbs
Import restrictions deal blow to industry reliant on Xinjiang silicon
Opinion
2023 outlook: Asia should cement tactical gains in energy security
Region needs to update long-term road map for viable decarbonization
Energy
Japan's Inpex to buy 1m tonnes a year of U.S. LNG
Shipments under 20-year contract to begin in 2027 from Louisiana's CP2 terminal
Energy
Japanese companies to buy over 2m tonnes of LNG from Oman
Mitsui, Itochu and JERA set to close deals; others also in talks
The Nikkei View
Japan must clearly explain its energy policy switch
Distrust of nuclear power remains strong after Fukushima disaster
Climate Change
Vietnam hydropower company takes investment from Japan's TEPCO
Ho Chi Minh exchange-listed Vietnam Power Development now 25%-owned by Tokyo utility
Myanmar Crisis
Thailand's PTT halts fuel storage project in Myanmar, citing unrest
Subsidiary stops oil terminal construction after being dropped by Norway fund
Interview
Brunei to keep supplying LNG to 'trusted Japanese customers': minister
ASEAN member will 'expedite' CPTPP ratification to help diversify economy
Engineering & Construction
Japan's JGC wins 2nd floating LNG order from Malaysia's Petronas
Engineering group to partner with Samsung Heavy on latest project
Ukraine war
Japanese insurers to halt ship insurance for all of Russia
Lack of coverage for war damage could have impact on Japan's LNG imports
Energy
Japan's first big offshore wind farm begins operation
Marubeni-led project with 20 turbines opens in Akita prefecture
Energy
Japan reverts to wider nuclear power use in net-zero emissions push
Challenges include waste disposal, costly construction and public opposition
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar turns to small Russian nuclear reactors for energy solution
International isolation brings countries closer for economic cooperation
Inflation
China's reopening from COVID raises specter of new inflation
Virus fight continues but analysts expect soaring demand for resources
Environment
Green hydrogen booms in Asia as companies rush into projects
Denmark's Orsted in talks with POSCO, BP invests in Australian project
Energy
Coal use set to hit all-time high in 2022 amid energy crisis: IEA
Ukraine war, high natural gas prices drive demand; renewable use also up
36Kr/KrASIA
China startup to mass-produce new supercapacitor material
Japan material supplier at risk of losing sales due to Caiqi's graphene advance
Environment
Toyota to power Aichi factory in Japan with wind
Japanese carmaker plans to install five turbines in 2023
Energy
Ukraine war decimates Japan's small power retailers
High fuel costs put 20% of nation's new utilities in dire straits, data shows