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May 21, 2025
India’s coal-heavy steel expansion threatens global decarbonization goals
The global steel industry has seen a steady increase in decarbonization initiatives, but actual progress remains limited. A new report reveals that India has now surpassed China in new steelmaking capacity.
May 21, 2025Gas Malaysia invests first biomethane injection hub to to decarbonize industry
Gas Malaysia Bhd has unveiled Malaysia’s first centralized biomethane injection station, aiming to begin full operations in the second half of 2025.
May 20, 2025Flawed energy road map may block Indonesia’s coal exit, critics warn
Indonesia’s first energy transition road map has been criticized for prioritizing financial considerations over emissions cuts, potentially stalling efforts to retire its coal fleet in favor of renewables.
May 20, 2025UK, EU agree to link carbon trading systems to ease trade barriers
UK and EU reached an agreement to establish a framework compatible with their respective Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) on May 19, which includes defining CBAM exemptions and mutual recognition of emission allowances.
May 20, 2025How Fluence is leveraging supply chain diversification to lead in APAC’s energy storage market?
Wilhelm van Butselaar, VP Growth and Business Development APAC at Fluence, a global leading provider of smart energy storage solutions, shared his insights of how to advance the deployment of energy storage
May 20, 2025CATL targets global expansion with $5.3 billion Hong Kong listing
China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 20, aiming to raise up to USD 5.3 billion.
May 19, 2025Japan backs hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles with major subsidies
To accelerate the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the Japanese government is investing heavily in subsidies. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to provide hydrogen refueling incentives for commercial vehicles.
May 19, 2025Malaysia unveils community rooftop solar initiative to enhance local energy flexibility
The Malaysian government has launched a new renewable energy initiative this year aimed at increasing solar generation capacity through community involvement, while also enhancing regional energy flexibility.
May 19, 2025Green construction not a cost driver over new buildings' entire lifecycle, study finds
Climate-friendly homes are not necessarily more expensive than their more polluting counterparts when accounting for a building's entire lifecycle, a joint report by think tank BPIE and green-building certifier DGNB found.
May 16, 2025As renewable diesel surges, sustainability claims are deeply questioned
Renewable diesel substitutes easily for fossil diesel, so is touted as a climate-friendly transition fuel. But critics are skeptical about industry claims of RD life-cycle greenhouse gas emission cuts of up to 95% over fossil fuel-derived diesel.