Asia Power Update 11/13

PetroChina bleeding on natural gas imports India eyes renewable energy partnership with Malaysia Interested to be technology partners. “Solar islands” to provide Japan with power Japan intends to float 10 islands made of solar panel arrays. Japan power firms focus on gas-fired plants 18 gigawatt capacity gas-fired plants. Sinopec going after Nigerian oil Deal with Total to jumpstart Sinopec’s African expansion. India a world leader in renewables India is 4th most attractive worldwide in renewable energy. Sinopec says China can become energy independent The key is reducing energy intensity. Japan's safety experts funded by nuke industry Being swayed by power companies. Mitsubishi to explore energy potential of Malaysian algae Algae as source of renewable energy? Check out Japan's solar market profile A combination of factors makes Japan a profitable choice for solar energy investments. Trans-Asia plans 135 MW plant in north Philippines A 135 MW coal-fired plant. India's north east is new hub for power generation Close to 50,000 MW. India to triple hydropower projects An ambitious target for India. Conergy to build 21MW Thai solar parks Enough energy for 14,000 households. This is the capacity of the solar parks that Thai Solar Energy Co Ltd has tapped Conergy to build. Japan reconsidering geothermal energy Long-neglected geothermal energy is now more attractive. Japan's nuke fallout forecasts found to be flawed Projections riddled with mistakes. Marubeni wins big Japan solar plant deal Sufficient to supply some 15,000 households. Kudankulam nuclear plant starts production by December Entire 1,000 MW goes to Tamil Nadu. China bats for massive energy conservation China needs a revolution in energy production and consumption. China sues EU at WTO China complains against the European Union’s renewable energy subsidies. Welspun to build 100MW solar power plant in India A 100MW solar power project. India, Canada conclude nuclear deal Export uranium to India.

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