Allens strengthens renewable energy team in Vietnam
Law firm Allens has strengthened its market position in Vietnam with the appointment of Giles Cooper as a partner in the company's Hanoi office.
Asia
Big oil eyes South Korean offshore wind
News that South Korea aims to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm by 2030 follows moves by major exploration and production companies to establish a foothold in the nascent market.
Floating offshore wind could be massive in Asia
The floating offshore wind power market in Asia Pacific could offer investment opportunities worth up to $58 billion as a significant market for the technology is emerging, latest research from Wood Mackenzie shows.
Vestas strengthens Asia Pacific with new president
Danish wind turbine maker Vestas - which last week announced it would build the world's largest offshore wind turbine - has appointed Purvin Patel as regional president Asia Pacific to bolster its presence and market position in the rapidly expanding markets in the region.
Coal use set to surge in India despite renewables boom
Coal-fired power generation is projected to surge in India as the expanding wave of renewable energy capacity cannot keep up with electrification growth in the South Asian country, home to the world’s second biggest population.
Japan plans huge offshore wind expansion to hit climate goal
Japan will aim to more than quadruple offshore wind generation capacity in the decade to 2040 under plans to meet its mid-century emissions reduction target.
Rotech Subsea targeting US renewables market and toasts £2m-plus deals in Asia
Bosses at Rotech Subsea are celebrating big contracts in the Asia-Pacific region and looking to re-establish a foothold in potentially lucrative US markets.
Fugro announces partnership to target Japan’s ‘burgeoning’ offshore wind market
Fugro has become the latest company to try and gain a foothold in Japan’s “burgeoning” offshore wind industry.
UK chases Asia’s largest offshore wind farm in Vietnam
The UK proposes to help develop one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects in Vietnam, where the market is expected to boom.
Japan to use wind, batteries to meet lofty 2050 carbon goal
Japan will promote the use of offshore wind generation and battery storage in its new effort to become carbon neutral by 2050, according to a government official, indicating how the nation might change its policies to meet the ambitious goal.