Pumpjacks sit atop an oil field in Heilongjiang province, China.
Energy

China slowdown will lead to global oil glut in 2025: IEA

Decarbonization and surging oil prices also weigh on demand

13 April 2024
Around 20% of the liquefied natural gas from Sempra's hub in Louisiana is exported to Japan. (Cameron LNG)
Energy

Greener U.S. LNG: Mitsui, Mitsubishi eye 90% emissions cut from production

Partnership with American giant Sempra to tap renewables in shrinking carbon footprint

13 April 2024
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to boost government support for domestic manufacturing and tap global demand for clean energy. 
Politics

'Made in Australia' act aims to beef up manufacturing, clean energy

Prime Minister Albanese pushes renewable vision but questions over feasibility persist

11 April 2024
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in late March has significantly affected exports out of the Port of Baltimore.
Supply Chain

U.S. coal exports take hit after Baltimore bridge collapse: EIA

Japan the top importer of steelmaking coal from the port

11 April 2024
The Large Helical Device at Japan's National Institute for Fusion Science in Gifu prefecture: Japan has long researched fusion but lags other countries in terms of private investment. (Photo by Junichi Taki)
Technology

Japan Inc. races to join U.S., U.K., China in nuclear fusion race

New national industry group to drive development of nascent energy source

9 April 2024
Natural gas demand in Asia over the next 30 years is likely to be much higher than implied by the projections the U.S. used to justify its export pause.
Opinion

Biden's LNG export pause will hobble Asia's energy plans

Region needs U.S. gas to displace coal and reduce emissions

8 April 2024
A Hyundai Tucson hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in the U.S. Promoting hydrogen is a goal shared by Washington and Tokyo.
Energy

Japan, U.S. in talks to bolster hydrogen supply chain together

Joint incentives to lower costs as race for clean fuel heats up

5 April 2024
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tells Nikkei in an interview that Japan needs to "take greater responsibility" in providing options for Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Interview

Japan, U.S., Philippines to cooperate in clean energy, chips: Kishida

Prime minister speaks to Nikkei in exclusive interview ahead of trilateral summit

4 April 2024
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency concluded a successful safety test of the HTTR reactor on March 28. (Pool photo)
Energy

Japan eyes hydrogen production using next-gen nuclear reactor

Production trials set for 2028 after plant passed safety test in March

4 April 2024
Panasonic and Indian Oil are in talks to jointly produce batteries for motorbikes in India. (Panasonic)
Technology

Panasonic eyes 'strategic' Indian market as New Delhi pushes green energy

Tesla supplier is in talks with Indian Oil on battery production for motorbikes

1 April 2024
Lan Tay gas platform in the South China Sea off the coast of Vung Tau, Vietnam in 2018: Only a fraction of the oil and gas reserves in the South China Sea has been located so far.
Opinion

South China Sea cooperation better for China than conflict

Joint development of oil and gas fields can be made to work

1 April 2024
The Nissan e-4ORCE 04 during a test drive in Tokyo on March 29 (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Sports

Nissan gears up for Japan's first Formula E race

Automaker sees event as a testing ground for new technology

30 March 2024
Mitsui has been involved in Vietnam's Block B gas project via exploration since 1996. (Photo by Keigo Yoshida)
Energy

Vietnam gas field secures $560m investment from Japan's Mitsui

Production slated to start in late 2026 to supply power plant in the south

30 March 2024
Australia is looking to play a bigger role in the rare earths supply chain, but it is up against a dominant China. 
Commodities

Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance

Ambitious strategy to boost role in critical minerals confronts market challenges

29 March 2024
NHPC and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation signed the financing agreement on March 28. (NHPC)
Energy

India hydropower provider NHPC secures $130m loan from Japan banks

Financing led by state-backed JBIC to fund solar push amid renewables demand

29 March 2024
Australia has a high level of solar panel usage but little domestic production. 
Energy

Australia sets up $650m fund for domestic solar panel manufacturing

Prime minister says Solar Sunshot will boost industry, reduce reliance on China

28 March 2024
A gas pipeline in Russia.
Energy

PetroChina does business as usual with Russia

Chinese state oil groups maintain energy ties with Moscow

27 March 2024
Exxon is developing what is expected to be the world's largest low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production plant at its Baytown Complex in Texas.
Energy

Exxon says U.S. subsidy rules threaten hydrogen-ammonia project

Oil major and JERA mull joint project but fate of tax credits uncertain

27 March 2024
Australia softened proposed emissions rules for cars following pressure from automakers and the political opposition.
Automobiles

Australia dilutes fuel efficiency standard proposal after industry pressure

Under changes, some four-wheel drives classified as commercial vehicles

26 March 2024
Woodside Energy Group currently buys LNG from this project in Texas. (Photo by Ryosuke Hanafusa)
Energy

Australia's Woodside to boost North America LNG purchases 5-fold

CEO notes 'uncertainty' over U.S. pause on export approvals

26 March 2024
Turbines silhouetted in the sunset at Noshiro Port, Akita, Japan, will form part of the country's biggest offshore wind farm as Japan seeks to allay fears of impacts on fishing communities while ramping up its wind power capacity fivefold by 2030. (Photo by Masayuki Kozono) 
Asia Insight

Japan sails close to offshore wind snags as fisheries, tech challenges lurk

Fishing co-ops must clear plan to connect turbines to central grid amid seabed doubts

26 March 2024
The Bataan nuclear power plant in the Philippines has sat idle since plans to put it into operation were abandoned in 1986.
Energy

Thailand, Philippines embrace nuclear power to cut emissions

Small modular reactors seen as solution to meet energy demand, promote safety

26 March 2024
Kuching, the capital of Sarawak. The Malaysian state is embracing the transition to renewable energy. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Energy

Malaysia's Sarawak targets green energy powerhouse status

InvestSarawak CEO sees renewables as 'cornerstone' of sustainability for state

25 March 2024
Officers prepare an EV charging unit in Bali, Indonesia, in 2022. The rising costs for metals and minerals due to soaring demand for EVs have put Southeast Asia in a greenflation bind. (Antara Foto via Reuters)
Energy

Greenflation causes Indonesia and Vietnam to backtrack on renewables

In Malaysia, a weak currency squeezes financing for decarbonation efforts

25 March 2024
Monitoring shows there has been no significant increase in the level of radioactive substances in the seawater around the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. (Photo by Kohnosuke Urata)
Opinion

TEPCO is committed to rebuilding trust in Japan and overseas

Transparency central element of cleanup work at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

25 March 2024