Asia Power Update 12/12

China is world's number 1 in wind, hydropower capacity China, Kazakhstan to cooperate more on energy Chinese five-point proposal outlines future cooperation with Kazakhstan. India approves plans for six nuclear reactors in Maharashtra Six nuclear reactors at Jaitapur, Maharashtra. Indian states to be made accountable for power distribution Localize power distribtuion. This will be observed in India after a law will make states accountable for power distribution. Russia, China approve energy pacts Sign four agreements on energy cooperation. S.Korea hounded by fake parts of nuclear power plants More nuclear-related forgeries. South Korean officials uncovered new instances of fake certificates being supplied for parts operating in nuclear power plants. Bangladesh to import power from Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar A growing electricity demand has prompted Bangldesh to import power. Indonesia's PLN prepares for 3 large hydropower projects PLN tapped the help of ANZ for three large-scale hydropower projects outside Java. Japanese nuke plant bound for decommissioning due to active fault Tsuruga nuclear plant's No. China wants 41 nuclear reactors by 2015 Says a Fukushima-type disaster a remote possibility. Tamil Nadu to begin using solar power Issues tender for solar projects with a capacity of 1 gigawatt. India, USA open solar research center Launch SERIIUS to foster collaboration. Canada approves sale of Nexen CNOOC finally attains long-sought prize. Most of Japan's solar plant expansion headed for Hokkaido Hokkaido is facing a solar glut. Russia to help China build new nuclear reactors at Tianwan plant Two new nuclear reactors await. Thailand's Bangchak sets sights on geothermal power Focus on green energy technology. Renewable energy projects costlier in India than in US or Europe: Report High financing costs in India. US and Chinese solar giants do business First demonstration project to benefit both firms. Chinese, Malaysian firms cooperate on Indonesian power plant Pushing forward Sino-Malaysia economic cooperation. This could be said of Chinese firm Harbin Electric's $643 million contract with Malaysia's Genting.

COMMENTARY ›› ENVIRONMENT Solar power plant and long term financing BY EUGENE CHEN 陳仲漁 208 views POWER UTILITY Here's the latest updates on Japan's nuclear industry BY FRENK WITHOOS 204 views POWER UTILITY Fearless forecast: What to expect of Asia's power companies in a few years BY PHILLIP VAUGHAN 198 views POWER UTILITY Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink! BY DALE GERSTENSLAGER 180 views REGULATION 3 areas distribution companies in India must focus on BY SUMAN GHORAI 102 views POWER UTILITY 4 benefits of a sound maintenance program BY GARY J. KELLER 96 views REGULATION Rumored legislation could block foreign manufacturers from entering Japan BY EDWARD CAHILL 78 views POWER UTILITY Secrets to success in hydropower development BY PETER J. RAE 50 views

EVENTS CALENDAR The 12th China (Shanghai) International Power Generating Sets Exhibition Date: 08 Apr 2013 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center 3rd China International Smart Grid Technology and Equipment Exhibition Date: 08 Apr 2013 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center 7th China (Shanghai) International Wind Energy Exhibition & Conference Date: 08 Apr 2013 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center 13th China International Electric Power & Electric Engineering Technology Exhibition Date: 08 Apr 2013 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center ASEAN Elenex 2013 Date: 20 Mar 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Philippines Power & Electricity Conference Date: 26 Feb 2013 Venue: InterContinental Manila Plant Energy Efficiency Date: 04 Feb 2013 Venue: Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, Australia Myanmar Power Summit Date: 28 Jan 2013 Venue: Sedona Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar